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Clip from The Substance (22 seconds)
A 22-second clip from Coralie Fargeat's 2024 film The Substance, with the main character in the midst of mental collapse. She is accosting her older self in a state of obvious distress and desperation, suggesting how much she detests how she appears…
Tags: Aging, Beauty Standards, Body Dysmorphia, Body Horror, Coralie Fargeat, Cosmetic Culture, Experimental Drug, Female Desperation, Feminist Film, Gender & Identity, Hollywood Ageism, Horror Cinema, Media Critique, Mental Health, Patriarchy, Psychological Breakdown, Self-Perception, Surrealism in Film, Visual Metaphor, Youth Obsession
Hart and Hertel Cigar Press
Vintage cigar press made of softwood on the outside and copper beech on the lower layer with hornbeam in the area of the sharp edges on the upper layer. This particular press was No. 9059. The wood is stamped with a “6” and the letters “D.R.G.I.” and…
Stella Artois Beer Sign
Produced by Anheuser-Busch in 2004 with “La Biere Fine de Luxe” at the bottom. Translates to Fine Luxury Beer in French to signify French Influences with the Beer.
Faces & Characters of Intersectional Feminism
This poster shows pop culture media characters or public figures(notably animation and TV or public figures) that I believe embody the idea of intersectional feminism and how it has shaped their characters and ideals. Images inspired by various media…
Nike Flight Premier League Third Match Ball 2024-2025
Nike Flight ball, with its 12-panel construction and debossed chevron arrows, offers “30% truer flight” than average balls, according to Nike. It’s the official match ball of the 2024-25 Premier League season, marking the end of an era as the final…
Tags: FIFA, Football, material culture, Nike, Nike Flight, Nike Football, Nike Soccer, Premier League, Soccer, Sports
“Puff Puff” Loco Battery-Operated Tin Train
An inanimate, three-dimensional 16-inch tin toy train. Operates by battery, produces smoke, and has flashing lights. Colorfully designed toy that was made for children.
Physical Dimensions; 16”(L) x 3”(W) x 4.5”(H)
Physical Dimensions; 16”(L) x 3”(W) x 4.5”(H)
Vintage Fisher-Price Movie Viewer (1970s-1980s)
An old Movie Viewer by Fisher Price Toys. It’s a cream color now but was originally whiter. As the colored dial on the right side is spun it creates a quick ticking sound. The Device itself was used to view short film cartridges of shows like Sesame…
Tags: 1970’s, 1980’s, Fisher-Price, historic, material culture, nostalgia, nostalgic, nostalgic toys, past, relics, toy design, Toys, vintage toys
Bear of Love Totem Replica from the 2003 Film, Brother Bear
The front & back of a necklace replica of the “Bear of Love” totem from the 2003 film Brother Bear. One photo shows the front while the other shows the back of the totem. The necklace was casted in solid resin with a stone filler to give its stone…
See and Draw Copier
A photograph of a green and orange box weathered by time, a picture can be seen of a man using the device and are given a visual representation of how the device is used. On the inside it comes with a black metal stand with a lip on top where you can…
Tags: 1950s, 1960s, Animation, Art, Graphic Design, mirror, photocopier, Tracing, vintage tech, Youth creativity
Hello Kitty Tamagotchi
The Hello Kitty Tamagotchi is a limited-edition version of the classic virtual pet toy, featuring Sanrio’s beloved Hello Kitty. Players care for their digital pet by feeding, cleaning, and playing mini-games. This battery-powered device is a small,…