10 Superb Things To Do This June: All of Them Without Leaving The House
Summer has officially arrived and we’re still here, at home, not knowing what to do with our time. Although many countries have loosened their restrictive measures, we have most definitely not returned to normality yet, although we are headed there with big, confident strides. Whether we will get there by the end of June, by the end of summer, or by the end of 2020, nobody really knows. But what you do know, is that we will be here during all that time, bringing to you our thoroughly researched Culture Dips and making sure that regardless of your location and the status of the pandemic, you are able to immerse yourself in some entertaining and educational activities. Now, grab your Aperol spritz, put your feet up on the couch, and read carefully the list of activities that follows.
1 — Anti-Fashion 90s
What: DOCUMENTARY
Where: Youtube
How Much: FREE
Today's transgressive, subversive and even 'revolutionary' ways of fashion-making may be not new at all: some industry specialists, in fact, trace these tendencies back in the 90s scenario when, after 80s high glam, voices like Comme des Garçons and Margiela began re-defining the very conception of fashion. French film director and journalist Olivier Nicklaus traces this cultural moment in his documentary, featuring previously unseen interviews with the absolute masters of the fashion world.
2 — Here and Now Virtual Festival
What: VIRTUAL FESTIVAL (Graduate Student Presentation)
Where: Parsons website
How Much: FREE
When: June-August 2020
Parsons School of Fashion is collaborating with Solange Knowles’ creative agency, Saint Heron, to celebrate the graduating class of 2020. Here and Now will be an immersive creative festival celebrating the student’s end of year projects. A space for ‘discovery and growth’, the platform fosters innovative ideas and will also feature Metonymy, a 3D installation created by artist Jacolby Satterwhite in collaboration with Saint Heron’s creative team. Find more info here
3 — Art Books from the Guggenheim Museum
What: ONLINE LIBRARY
Where: Guggenheim Museum Website
How Much: FREE
More than 200 books are available for free on the website archives of the Guggenheim Museum in PDF format! The collection includes catalogs of retrospective exhibitions on masters like Francis Bacon, Paul Klee, or Mark Rothko, but also many other art books. The perfect opportunity to learn more about art history! Access the digital library here and find some of our favorite reads below:
4 — Virtual Tour of the Vatican Museums
What: VIRTUAL TOUR
Where: Vatican Museums Website
How Much: FREE
Technically, the museums in Italy are still closed including the constantly overcrowded Vatican Museums. Why not take now the chance to enjoy the interiors from your home and see them from a different perspective? Without being blocked by dozens of tourists and cameras, you can browse through the interiors and zoom into the particulars that many miss at bare eyesight. Access the virtual tour here!
5 — FUORISALONE TV
What: DIGITAL EXPERIENCE
Where: Furisalone Website
How Much: FREE
When: June 15th - 21st 2020
Salone del Mobile Milano 2020 has been canceled however, Milan Design Week doesn’t stop. From June 15 to 21 Fuorisalone TV will be live streaming with interviews, talks, round tables, product previews, films, live performances, concerts, and much more. Find more information on how to access it here
6 — GANNI TALKS
What: PODCAST
Where: Ganni Website
How Much: FREE
GANNI TALKS is a podcast born during quarantine. In it, the brand’s founders, Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup, call friends (who happen to be industry experts) around the world to talk about the crazy times we’re living in. From it-girl Camille Charriere to fashion icon Leandra Medine, the podcast is guaranteed to make you feel like you’re catching up with a friend, while still giving you fascinating insights! Listen here!
7 — BOTTEGA VENETA FILM CLUB
What: FILM CLUB
Where: YOUTUBE
How Much: FREE
There are many clubs out there you can join, but none of them are cooler than Bottega Veneta’s Film Club. The award-winning brand is hosting a Sunday movie night as part of its newly-launched Bottega Residency, which celebrates the creative visionaries who have shaped the brand. The films are available to stream every Sunday on the Bottega Veneta YouTube channel for 24 hours from 7pm (GMT).
8 — BODILY OBJECTS AT RICHARD SALTOUN GALLERY
What: DIGITAL EXHIBITION
Where: Richard Saltoun Website
How Much: FREE
When: Online Until June 30th 2020
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