The Art in Life: Fashion Makeup

In this iteration of the Art in Life, Kluge-Ruhe and The Fralin Museum of Art are exploring the art of fashion makeup. As always, we’re featuring three expert voices on the topic from the following top-notch makeup artists:

• D’angelo Thompson, New York- and LA-based makeup artist who has worked in fashion, TV, with celebrities and more, with three Emmy nominations and one win
• Kaydee Kyle-Taylor (Wakka Wakka, Birri Gubba, Kaanjtu, Ngati Porou, Ngati Kahungunu), Melbourne-based fashion makeup pro specializing in working with BIPOC artists and models
• Isaac Meyers (Alaskan Native), Seattle-based makeup and hair artist with tons of experience in the fashion, bridal and film industries

“There is no distinction for us between art and life,” said Yolngu Aboriginal Australian artist Wandjuk Marika. This proclamation draws attention to the arbitrary distinctions we often make in western cultures between “fine art” and “craft,” “design” and other often-unhelpful labels. As museums, we actively work to break down such distinctions. As museum professionals, we are aesthetically minded people who see art all around us. THE ART IN LIFE is a series of programs that explore the artistic creativity, innovation, challenges and aesthetic decisions of practices that usually aren’t considered fine art.

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