Oriental Textiles and Fashion Rick Owens Returns to His Geological Roots for Monumental Spring/Summer 2027 Women’s Collection, Titled ‘Stone’ October 4, 2026 rifanmuazin Stone has long served as the fundamental anchor of Rick Owens’ sprawling aesthetic universe. It is deeply embedded within his craggy, geological silhouettes and his signature monochromatic palette of chalk,…
Asian Art and Culture Beyond the Factory Floor: Reimagining Women’s Labor Through the Lens of the V&A Collection September 30, 2026 rifanmuazin During my recent curatorial research fellowship at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), I embarked on a deep dive into the institution’s vast and historically significant photography collection. My initial…
Oriental Textiles and Fashion The Beauty of the Bush: A Cultural History of Women’s Pubic Hair, From Ancient Art to TikTok September 29, 2026 rifanmuazin It is easy to assume that hairlessness has always been the definitive Western beauty ideal when it comes to women’s bodies. Modern culture is saturated with an array of products…
Asian Art and Culture Beyond the Factory Floor: How Photography Reveals the Hidden Landscapes of Women’s Labour September 21, 2026 rifanmuazin During my tenure as a curatorial research fellow at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), I have spent months navigating the institution’s vast and storied collection of photographs. My initial…
Asian Real Estate and Architecture Reimagining the Women-Only Boarding House: Tamara Wibowo Architects Completes Anir Guest House in Semarang September 21, 2026 rifanmuazin In the dense, bustling residential neighborhood of Tembalang in Semarang, Indonesia, a new architectural typology is taking root. Designed by Tamara Wibowo Architects, the newly completed Anir Guest House offers…