From Christian Grey to Jay Gatsby, Alina Kulesh explores the influence of literary heroes in current fashion collections - illustrating the thin line between fiction and fashion.
By Alina Kulesh
It used to be that one had to keep their voice down and wear their Sunday best to worship the artistic masters. But, the gallery and museum experience is evolving. Alina Kulesh takes a tour of the digital museum landscape.
By Alina Kulesh
Given the importance of first impressions on judging people, places and experiences, Alina Kulesh explores the communicative properties of smart menu design - revealing just how much menus influence overall dining experience.
By Alina Kulesh
A few weeks ago, in the course of Pinning, Alina Kulesh discovered the egalitarian and surprisingly popular world of phillumeny - the collecting of match-related items (yes, matches). Kulesh traces the history of the hobby and speaks with lifetime phillumenist and author, Roger Fennings.
By Alina Kulesh
"No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive," observed Mohandas Ghandi. The creation of the annual European Capital of Culture award has allowed one woman to leave her legacy and has given many others the opportunity to do the same. Alina Kulesh explores the importance of open and shareable culture through the European Capital of Culture initiative.
By Alina Kulesh
The Art Gallery of Ontario's new exhibit, Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics and Painting, exposes the burning passion of the worlds of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Rivera's grandiose work once overshadowed the intimate oeuvre of Kahlo, but now the tables have turned. Alina Kulesh wanders down their artistic path, learning that opposites do attract - both in love and in art.
By Alina Kulesh
