Yves Saint Laurent fashion auctioned off
A month after the death of Yves Saint Laurent, Christie's is auctioning seven pieces of the legendary French fashion designer's clothing and jewelry representing nearly every decade of his career. The items at the July 2 auction inc ... english.people.com.cn |
Liu Xiang pulls out of 110 hurdles with injury
&$ &$China's Liu Xiang (L) prepares prior to the first round competition of men's 110m hurdles at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. The defending champion Liu Xiang dropped out after getting injury. (Xinhua/Li Ga)&$&$ &$ &$China's Liu Xiang kneels down wh ... english.people.com.cn |
Change and Permanence, Captured by Cameras
Zoe Leonard’s shows at the Hispanic Society of America and at Dia:Beacon are cooler and less intimate than her previous gallery shows, but moving nonetheless. nytimes.com |
‘Bunch of Guys on a Mission Movie’
Quentin Tarantino’s violent revenge caper pits Brad Pitt and others against the Nazis. nytimes.com |
Reviving the Exotic to Critique Exoticism
In the exhibition “Lalla Essaydi: Les Femmes du Maroc,” the photographer plays with stereotypes by placing Moroccan women in scenes from Orientalist paintings. nytimes.com |