David Bowie Is
An exhibition about the internationally acclaimed artist David Bowie (1947-2016) faces its final curtain call at the Brooklyn Museum.
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Category: 2000-2009
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2008 – Chadwick, The Other Boleyn Girl
Two sisters, Mary and Anne Boleyn, contend for the affection of King Henry VIII.
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2007 – Kapur, Elizabeth: The Golden Age
A mature Queen Elizabeth endures multiple crises late in her reign including court intrigues, an assassination plot, the Spanish Armada, and romantic disappointments.
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2003 – Roberto Cavalli, Spring/Summer RTW embroidered denim ensemble
This Spring/Summer 2003 ensemble references 18th-century menswear, but inflects it with Cavalli’s signature sexiness and characteristic use of both denim and...
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daggingIn 14th century, 15th century, 16th century, D, term definition
1747 – Arthur Devis, Mr. and Mrs. BullIn 1740-1749, 18th century, artwork analysis
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1778 – Joseph Siffred Duplessis, Benjamin FranklinIn 1770-1779, 18th century, artwork analysis
1884-1886 – Mme Grapanche, Red Silk Dinner DressIn 1880-1889, 19th century, garment analysis