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London’s ‘Blood, Swept Lands and Seas of Red’
London’s ‘Blood, Swept Lands and Seas of Red’ Creates Controversy and Contemplation About War AOC Human Values
AOC shares an extraordinary installation in London called ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’. Estimates are that over four million people will see the installation of 888,248 handmade poppies, each representing a person who died during World War One, before the last poppy is planted on Armistice Day, November 11.
16 acres of clay poppies commemorating blood spill out and around the Tower of London in a magnificent tribute individually assembled by volunteers under the direction of artist Paul Cummins working with site design by Tom Piper. Ninety tons of steel comprise the stems of the poppies, which appear to be floating over the moat or pouring out of a tower window.
The project is controversial in its beauty. Hear both sides of the controversy: Read on.
Toni Garrn for Hamburg’s Closed Denim and African Women
Toni Garrn for Closed Denim Jeans - #youandmegirl Campaign In Burkina FasoAOC GlamTribale
Hamburg-born, top model Toni Garrn has teamed up with the Hamburg-based denim company Closed andthe charity Plan International in a jean collaboration. All profits from the line will provide scholarships for impoverished women in Burkina Faso through Plan International’s ‘Because I’m a Girl’ campaign. Read on.
Cindy Crawford Is 2015 Art Van Charity Challenge Ambassador
Art Van Elslander, founder and chairman of Art Van Furniture, andCindy Crawford, international supermodel, businesswoman and philanthropist, have deepened their decade long retail relationship by collaborating on a major Midwest philanthropic initiative. On Wednesday, October 29, Crawford launched her new, high visibility role as 2015 Art Van Charity Challenge Ambassador, officially announcing that $1 million in charitable grants will be awarded next year to nonprofit organizations in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. Crawford shared the news at “A Shining Star Event” at its store in Logan Square, Illinois celebrating the retailer’s 55th anniversary and first year in Chicago.
“I know from firsthand experience how empowering it is to get involved and give back,” said Crawford, who lost her brother to leukemia when she was nine years old and helped raise money for the Leukemia Foundation of America as part of her healing process. “I have long been devoted to helping to make our world a better place. I personally support numerous nonprofits, and am truly touched and honored to partner with my dear friend Art Van Elslander to promote the mission of the Art Van Charity Challenge.”
“Cindy is a woman who cares deeply about others, and possesses a genuine passion for philanthropy,” said Van Elslander. “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Art Van Furniture’s ten year collaboration with Cindy and her Cindy Crawford Home collection than to team up to give away $1 million to nonprofit organizations working tirelessly to enrich the lives of those in the communities we serve.”
The Art Van Charity Challenge has generated close to $20 million in donations over the past six years for charitable organizations in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. For more information, visit artvan.com.
Naomi Campbell’s Holiday Pop-Up Shop For Ebola Relief
Naomi Campbell’sFashion for Relief Campaign will open a pop-up shop at Westfield London to raise awareness about the spread of Ebola.
Selling clothes donated by Naomi herself and friends — as well as contributions from designers — the supermodel hopes to best her 2011 Westfield first Fashion For Relief Pop-up store which raised over £20,000 in one week in one week.
Naomi’s shop will be bigger with hundreds of designer pieces on sale, reports British Vogue.
Glamour December 2014 cover girl Lupita Nyong’o joins Chelsea Clinton, Robin Roberts, Sylvia Earle, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Burton, Natalia Vodianova, Samantha Power and Lavern Cox as Glamour Women of the Year 2014.
