Emergence of Modern Jewelry

The Jewelry Museum of Pforzheim possesses one of the most remarkable collections of modern jewelry. This exhibition of works, which is divided into four decades, offers a captivating view of the emergence and development of an entirely new jewelry philosophy. Its way paved by a few forerunners, this philosophy has now taken hold worldwide among the avant-garde in the world of jewelry.

Brooch by Björn Weckström,

1965.

Gold, tourmaline

At the hub of jewelry design in Germany and in collaboration with knowledgeable advisors, new tendencies in individual jewelry design were observed, promoted by means of exhibitions and design competitions, and documented during the creation of a museum collection of avant-garde works.

Contacts with galleries, collectors, and jewelry artists in Germany and abroad led to intensive dialogues with jewelry artists from Japan, Korea, Israel, Italy and Catalonia alongside those from Poland, Russia, and other countries. With more than 800 jewelry objects from a period spanning four decades (1960-1998), the modern collection of the Jewelry Museum of Pforzheim is one of the most extensive ever.

 

Brooch by Fritz Maierhofer, 1972.

Gold, acrylic glass

Very few private collections, and hardly any public ones, can offer such a wide spectrum of works, with examples from 20 countries around the world. In the quality and scope of its collection, the museum can hold its own even among the greatest international collections, such as that of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Brooch by Claus Bury, 1972.

18 karat yellow gold, colored acrylic glass Necklace by Daniel Kruger, 1976.

Copper, silver parcel-gilt, silk, glass

The modern collection shows how, since the 1950s, a new art of jewelry has been developing, nearly unnoticed except by experts and connoisseurs. Emerging from a few centers of activity, it has taken hold and shown individual influences in many countries and across entire continents, according to museum director and proven expert in the field Fritz Falk. One common outlook is that goldsmiths feel themselves to be artists, just as sculptors or painters are, who create individual works of art for the human body. This means that their creations are a reflection of artistic as well as social conditions. For the wearer, this kind of jewelry signifies identification and communication, because the piece becomes a challenge to all involved – designer, wearer, advisor – to enter into an intensive dialogue through the medium of jewelry. “Ornamentum humanum” was what Karl Schollmeyer, longtime director of the Kunst- and Werkkunstschule Pforzheim (Art and Artisan School of Pforzheim), called the new jewelry in his 1974 book.

The way in which the new art of jewelry strives to relate to people on an individual level, while at the same time taking part in the artistic developments and trends of our time, continues to inform our understanding of jewelry as a sign of the times. The tendency toward new materials was one of the earliest to take hold. Although numerous jewelry designers, such as Reinhold Reiling, Klaus Ullrich, Fritz Becker, Hermann Junger, Peter Skubic and others in Germany, David Watkins in the UK, Mario Pinton in Italy, Josef Symon in Austria, Arline Fisch in the US, Yasuki Hiramatsu in Japan, and Claus Bury, who was a guest instructor in the UK, Israel, Australia and the US taught successfully at academies and universities of applied sciences, very few schools were formed except for “Padua,” according to the director of the Jewelry Museum of Pforzheim, Fritz Falk. Their influences, however, are clearly visible in the individual further developments of the generations that followed.

Lily-Rose Depp Is Glamorous In Chanel At The In The Snow Party

Lily-Rose Depp, the 20-year-old daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, was glamorous as she arrived at the Chanel No. 5, In The Snow Party. Wearing a black mini-skirt, black shirt, and a gorgeous, black-tweed Chanel jacket, Lily represented the fashion house with style and elegance. Mimi Cuttrell styled Lily for the event and photos of Lily-Rose have gone viral. Lily accessorized the outfit with stylish, hoop earrings, black nylons, and black heels. Lily posed for photographers and smiled brightly for the cameras.

The Chanel jacket that Lily-Rose wore featured intricate detailing, had satiny lapels and a fuzzy texture. Decorative buttons embellished the jacket and matched the gold stitching in the skirt. Lily-Rose carried a matching clutch with similar criss-cross patterning that perfectly complimented the skirt.

The Chanel tweed jacket was stylish and sophisticated and Lily-Rose looked gorgeous as she made her debut at the party. Lily-Rose Depp Is Glamorous In Chanel At The In The Snow Party.

The fansite, Lilyrose.Candids shared multiple, full-length photos of Lily as she attended the party and the French, American model and actress was absolutely stunning. You may see those pictures in the photo slideshow below.


Celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano did Lily-Rose’s hair that was sleeked straight and pulled back into a tightly cropped bun. The hairstyle gave Lily-Rose an elegant appearance and helped show off her stunning features that she inherited from her handsome father and gorgeous mother. Her hair color was a golden brunette with plenty of highlights and the hue perfectly matched her natural coloring that celebrity makeup artist Sam Visser did.

Danielle Priano shared a beautiful, close-up photo of Lily-Rose’s hair and makeup that gave the public a better look at her glamorous look. You may see that photo below.


Sam Visser used Chanel makeup on Lily-Rose and her look was truly inspired by the French fashion house. The luxury company is known for its high-end makeup and Sam even shared a little video on his Instagram account that highlighted the products used.

Lily Rose’s eyes reflected shimmery and metallic gold and bronze hues and her face was expertly contoured and highlighted. Sam chose a natural-appearing rose-blush lipstick for Lily-Rose who modeled the fashion line extremely well.


What do you think of Lily-Rose Depp’s Chanel look?

Artist Continues To Protest Violence By Playing Through Call of Duty: Modern Warfare As A Pacifist On YouTube

There is a whole community dedicated to completing speedruns or breaking games in interesting and fun ways, but there has been a recent flock of gamers who just want to play through games in an illuminating way. Artist Continues To Protest Violence By Playing Through Call of Duty: Modern Warfare As A Pacifist On YouTube.

One of these gamers is Kent Sheely, who recently did an interview with USGamer about how he plays through the Call of Duty series as a metanarrative on a culture of violence and the role these types of first-person shooters play in our society. Sheely’s run started back in 2016, when he did a run-through of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, which was first released back in 2007, and then published it on YouTube. The whole point of Sheely’s gameplay is to try and advance the storyline without killing or harming anyone.

To do this, he follows three rules. First, Sheely will never directly harm infantry or vehicles (unless he has to do so to progress). Secondly, if he has to use weapons, he will try to use them in a way that doesn’t directly harm anyone in the game. Finally, if there’s no other way to progress the story, including by breaking the game’s programming, then Sheely will break the above two rules.

Often, this means Sheely has to push his NPCs into combat to harm others. For example, if the game requires him to clear a bunker, Sheely has found that he can push NPCs into a location where they have to defend themselves and will do the work for him. Often, NPCs are invulnerable and this makes a great tactic to complete the game.

Other times, he doesn’t even need to do this. He can just run straight through the level and the game will progress for him on its own.

But what is perhaps the most surprising this, is that many times Call of Duty will just progress the story without Sheely having to do anything at all. The game is sort of set up to keep flowing and moving the plot forward, especially with NPCs that will fight and wear down enemies slowly over time.

Sheely says he receives a lot of comments that try to take the “moral high ground” and see issues with how Sheely plays the game. But he thinks they miss the point. For him, playing through the game this way helps to highlight the issues and moral dilemmas that are front and center in a game about war.

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius The Musical Announced For March 2020

Final Fantasy Brave Exvius is a free-to-play RPG available on iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire devices. The mobile game is a spin-off of the Final Fantasy series, with some elements from Alim’s previous game Brave Frontier.

The app has become popular worldwide, celebrating over 40 million downloads. The game features characters from both the Final Fantasy and Brave Frontier series, along with other Square Enix series like Kingdom Hearts. Even musicians like Katy Perry and Ariana Grande made appearances in the game.

For those unfamiliar with the title, the official website states: “Crystals and heroes. Fear, Friendship, and a world in peril. Two young knights of valor and a girl bereft of memory are pulled by a string of fate across realms of beauty and danger.”

To play the game, users can tap to join battles and swipe to attack. To earn exclusive rewards, users can take on quests to fight creatures for loot. While there is plenty of PvE content to enjoy, players can also take part in PvP battles.

The title has become so popular that it has spawned a real-life musical. Final Fantasy Brave Exvius The Musical is based on the game. The first promotional poster as recently released, showcasing Rain and Lasswell. Final Fantasy Brave Exvius The Musical Announced For March 2020.

Fumiya Matsuzaki is in charge of writing the screenplay and directing the musical. This week, all of the cast members were listed on the official website.

The protagonist, Rain, is being played by Aran Abe who appeared in Kiki’s Delivery Service stage play. Lasswell is portrayed by Hiroki Nakada, who played Danganronpa 3: The End of Kibogamine Gakuen The Stage in 2018.

Additional roles include Kanon Nanaki as Fina, Saho Aono as Lid, Kohei Norizuki as Nichol, and many more.

Although the full cast has been revealed, only images for Rain and Lasswell have been shown. Photos of the actors in their FFBE outfits have been shared on social media, but not for any of the other announced cast members. As the debut date approaches, it’s likely more media will be released of the other characters.

Scheduling information was also announced. Performances will be held in two cities across Japan: Tokyo and Kobe. Tickets will go on sale on February 1, 2020, at 10 AM JST.

The ‘Emotional’ Moment the Obamas Dropped Off 18-Year-Old Sasha at College: ‘We Wanted to Make It Feel Normal’

Except for their last name and world-famous faces, Barack and Michelle Obama were just like so many other parents earlier this year when, as late summer began crisping into fall, they sent off their youngest to school.

“Time just goes so fast. But like so many experiences in the last 10 years, we wanted to make it feel as normal as possible, given our family’s circumstances,” the former first lady tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue, reflecting on 18-year-old daughter Sasha Obama‘s next chapter. Sasha Obama Is Back In The Spotlight Thanks To This Stunning Photo And Michelle Obama's Emotional Story About Her First Day In College.

“It was, of course, a little emotional to drop Sasha off at college,” says Mrs. Obama, admitting “the tough part” has been “missing our girls.”

“It’s an adjustment to see each other for a weekend here, a holiday breaks there, but the moments we do spend together feel extra special because of it,” she says.

And when Sasha is in her college dorm (the Obamas have asked to keep private where she is enrolled) she will still be surrounded by the familiarity of family.

“We were there, just like most parents, helping her unpack and make her dorm room feel like home,” Mrs. Obama says.

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“But by and large, we let her take care of herself,” she continues. “As a parent, one of the most important things we can give our children is the freedom to find their own way in the world.”

Echoing what she wrote for PEOPLE in a special Mother’s Day essay earlier this year, Mrs. Obama says, “I first learned this truth from my own mother, who made sure my brother and I had plenty of space to speak our minds, make mistakes, and follow our passions, wherever they might lead. I try to do the same with Sasha and Malia, honoring the unique flame each of them has inside.”

“They are their own people, and that’s what I love about them,” Mrs. Obama says. “And they’ve got to have room to breathe and explore.”

Whey Protein

No supplement says "I'm a lifter" as much as the post-workout whey protein shake! And with good reason. Whey protein supplies the body with a high amount of protein and amino acids that help to jump-start the anabolic process.

Whey is most often consumed after a workout to increase protein synthesis and to improve muscle recovery and restoration, although as Nick Coker writes in the article "The Case for Pre-Workout Protein," it can be equally effective when taken before training.

1. Fast digesting and more easily absorbed than other protein sources
2. Increased muscle mass, especially when taken post-workout
3. Improved appetite control, and greater feelings of fullness when dieting
4. Contains more leucine than any other protein source

Recommended Dose: 20-30 grams of whey protein at a time, preferably before or after a workout. You can also take it as a meal replacement or to boost your protein intake at other times. Supplemental protein should not be your primary protein source, though. You still need to get the majority of your mass gain tablets.

Branched-Chain Amino Acid (BCAA)

Another category of muscle-building supplements that lifters and bodybuilders use to improve their results are branched-chained amino acids (BCAAs), or BCAAs. Of the 20 amino acids that make up protein, just three are referred to as BCAAs: leucine, isoleucine, and valine. These are the specific amino acids that have been shown to stimulate protein synthesis and help regulate protein metabolism.

Benefits Of BCAA Supplementation

1. Increased levels of muscle protein synthesis
2. Decreased levels of muscle damage during exercise
3. Decreased muscle soreness from exercise
4. Improved endurance during exercise

Recommended Dose: 3-6 grams before or during exercise. A ratio of two parts leucine to one part each of isoleucine and valine appears to be most beneficial. As Krissy Kendall, Ph.D., explains in "The Top 7 Supplements to Boost Endurance Performance," BCAAs can be just as effective for endurance athletes like runners, rowers, and cyclists as they can be for lifters and bodybuilders.

Caffeine

Pre-workout formulas usually include caffeine to help you perform at full throttle. In addition to getting you stoked to work out, caffeine can lower feelings of exertion, fatigue, and even post-workout soreness.

Pre-workout supplements help you train harder, keeping both your mind and body in the game for just a little longer. The caffeine jolt can make the difference between a workout that maintains muscle and one that builds muscle.

Benefits Of Caffeine Supplementation

1. Improved motivation to work out 
2. The decrease in perceived exertion 
3. Delayed muscle fatigue 
4. Increased endurance 

Recommended Dose: In Shannon Clark's article, "6 Ways To Get More Energized For Your Workouts", Dr. Chris Lockwood recommends between 1.36 and 2.5 milligrams of caffeine per pound of bodyweight. That would be 200-375 milligrams for a 150-pound person. If that leaves you jittery, try less. Determine your tolerance and find the dose that works best for you.

10 Essential Wedding Planning Tips and Tricks

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When planning your wedding, there are things that are nice to know, and there are things you need to know—advice so essential any bride who's lucky enough to hear it thinks, "I'm so glad someone told me that!" If you're wondering whether there's something you may have missed (or even if you've got everything under control), check out our indispensable planning secrets below. 

1. Guests Come First

Get a grip on the approximate number of guests you'll invite before settling on a venue. This will ensure there's ample space for your crew. As a rule of thumb, allow for 25 to 30 square feet per guest. That may seem like a lot, but it's really not if you count the space you'll need for the tables, bustling waiters, the band and a dance floor.

2. Investigate Wedding Blackout Dates

Know ahead of time if your wedding tips on the same day as a trade conference, charity walk or other local events that could affect traffic and hotel room availability. Here's a handy list of potentially problematic wedding dates coming up in the calendar.

3. Listen to Mother Nature

Heed the weather and other potential annoyances. Guests have been known to skip out early from hotter-than-hot summer tent weddings and improperly heated winter loft receptions. Bugs (gnats, deer flies and mosquitos) also swarm in certain areas during certain seasons. Consider renting pest control tanks to alleviate the problem or including bug repellent in guests' gift bags. And if you want a sunset ceremony, make sure you know when to say your vows. Oh—and always, always have a Plan B for unexpected weather snafus.

4. Check Your Credit

Take advantage of the high cost of weddings and sign up for a credit card with a rewards program. Whether it gives you airline miles or great shopping deals, consolidating all wedding-related purchases to this card will help you accumulate thousands of rewards points (which could be used for your honeymoon).

5. Pay It Forward

Let one vendor lead you to another. Your wedding photographer can tell you which florist's blooms really pop, and your reception manager should know which band consistently packs the dance floor.

6. Lighten Your List

The easiest way to trim your wedding budget? Cut your guest list. Remember, half of your wedding expenses go to wining and dining your guests. If it's costing you $100 per person, eliminating one table of 10 can save you $1,000.

7. Ask and You Might Receive

Request an extra hour for cocktails or for your band to throw in that Frank Sinatra sound-alike before you sign on the dotted line. Most vendors would rather secure the reservation than nickel-and-dime you early on (which might turn you off of them). Later on, though, they may be less inclined to meet you halfway.

8. Make a Meal Plan

Another unforeseen expense? Feeding your wedding day crew. Before you sign the contracts, make sure you're not required to serve the same meal to your vendors that guests will receive. Otherwise, you could be paying for 20 additional lobster tails. Choose a less expensive (but equally hearty) meal for them instead. You will have to let your wedding caterer know a couple of days before the wedding exactly how many vendors you need to feed (don't forget photography assistants and band roadies) and what you want them to serve.

9. Get Organizationally Focused

In a three-ring binder, compile all your correspondences with vendors, notes you make during meetings, and photos or tear sheets from magazines you want vendors to see. Set up a special email address dedicated to your wedding, and store important vendor numbers in your cell phone. For on-the-go planning that keeps everything in one place, download The Knot All-In-One Wedding Planner app to keep all of your planning info digitally on-hand at all times.

10. Tend to Your Bar

Typically, you need one bartender per 50 guests to keep the line at a minimum. But if you're serving a signature cocktail that cannot be made ahead of time (or in large quantities), consider adding an extra server designated to this task.