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Art Geek: The MoMA's Color Chart Online Exhibit

GeekSugar — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:05:52 PDT

Hey culture vultures, you can now get a dose of a museum visit from your laptop! The MoMA (Museum of Modern Art to the Luddite) has just gone live with the first online art exhibit, and its theme is color.

Color Chart is an all-online exhibit of modern artists from 1918 to 2008 who interpreted color in different and innovative ways. The works of greats like Andy Warhol, Marcel Duchamp, and Ellsworth Kelly make up this online composition that forces new appreciation of them - like any good exhibit can do.

As a geek, I can really appreciate the setup of the website - it's aesthetically pleasing and achingly easy to navigate through the works. The quality of the work, combined with the high resolution, makes me feel cultured, and also absolved for watching that Newport Harbor marathon.

Tom Breaks From Movie Duties For a Gym Day With Suri

Allie Merriam — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:31:44 PST

Tom Cruise brought his daughter Suri out for a special visit to NYC's Chelsea Piers on Sunday afternoon. The playdate took place on Katie Holmes's 33rd birthday, and later in the evening, she marked the occasion at dinner with Tom and her parents, Kathleen and Martin. Tom, Katie, and Suri hung out in the Big Apple ahead of last night's big stateside Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol premiere. Suri didn't join her parents on the red carpet, but Tom and Katie seemed to have a blast. They went from the screening to the afterparty at the Museum of Modern Art, then hit the West Village's Meatball Shop for a late night meal.

Tom and Kate Celebrate MI4 With Costars, a Queen, and Meatballs

Allie Merriam — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:17:26 PST

Tom Cruise had wife Katie Holmes by his side last night for the afterparty following his Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol premiere in NYC. We caught a minute with Tom on the red carpet - stay tuned for that later today on PopSugar Rush! - and he spoke about what he loves to do most with his youngest child, Suri. He told us, "Really, everything with her is amazing. She's so much fun to be with. So funny and sweet. Lovely." Additionally, Tom spoke of his love for Katie Holmes. He said, "Every day I fall more in love with her. It's been quite an amazing five years because of her. She's an incredible woman. She's everything to me."

Along with his costars Paula Patton, Simon Pegg, and Jeremy Renner, Tom celebrated the over-the-top screening at The Museum of Modern Art. Tom and Katie also welcomed their pal Queen Latifah to the bash. Queen Latifah starred with Katie in 2008's Mad Money and also shared the screen with Paula in 2010's Just Wright! Paula cuddled up to husband Robin Thicke, who brought his dad, Alan, to the premiere. Simon, meanwhile, said hello to his former Paul buddies Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader. Once the fun wrapped up at The MOMA, Tom and Katie headed out for dinner at The Meatball Shop in the West Village.

Rachel Zoe and Jessica Simpson Celebrate Their Mutual Love - Shoes!

Allie Merriam — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:47:28 PST

Jessica Simpson and Rachel Zoe turned out in NYC last night for the 25th annual Footwear News Achievement Awards. The show was held at the Museum of Modern Art, and Jessica posed for pictures with fiancé Eric Johnson before heading inside.

Rachel received one of two launch of the year prizes from her friend and fellow shoe creator Brian Atwood - and funnily enough, Rachel presented Brian with the corresponding honor! Recounting a tale about loving shoes in her youth, Rachel said, "I was a salesperson at Nine West in the Short Hills Mall. True story. And I was salesperson of the week. Every week." Jessica was on hand to present her business partner Vince Camuto with brand of the year. Referring to reports that her Jessica Simpson Collection has earned $1 billion in revenue, Jess said of Vince, "I'm not the billion-dollar baby. Vince Camuto is truly the billion-dollar baby." Jess is a veteran at the shoe gala, as she was honored with launch of the year back in 2005.

6 Questions to Find the Best City For Generation Y

Kiplinger — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:05:51 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy!

As young adults, many of us enjoy a unique time in our lives when we can relocate wherever we like. We’re often free from any significant ties, such as kids or a mortgage, that can tether us to a certain location. Plus, with the technological advances of the past decade, we need not fear losing touch with family and friends; we can stay connected with the touch of a button - regardless of distance.

So when the world is your oyster, how do you decide in which part to settle? Here are six questions to ask when figuring out which city is best for you:

Will I find good work there?

In today's tough market, Generation Y has had a particularly difficult time finding and keeping a job: While the job market struggles to regain its footing, with the national unemployment rate at 9.5% as of June, 25- to 34-year-olds suffer joblessness at a 10.3% rate, and 20- to 24-year-olds are unemployed at a staggering 15.3% rate. But some areas have held up better against the recession. Austin, Tex., Salt Lake City and Washington, D.C., for example, have experienced lower unemployment than the rest of the country.

Jobs in certain industries are more prevalent in some areas. For example, if you’re interested in politics, the nation’s capital is the obvious choice. Or if you aspire to “make it work” as fashion’s next hot designer, the Big Apple might suit you best. If you have no particular trade in mind yet, look to big cities with opportunities in a wide range of fields. (For career ideas that promise a bright future, see 13 Careers for the Next Decade.)

Read on for more.

Lauren Bush and David Lauren Share Their Wedding Pictures in Vogue

Allie Merriam — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:04:10 PST

Lauren Bush and David Lauren married at his father, Ralph's, Ridgway, CO ranch Sept. 4, and they're now sharing images from the special day in the Charlize Theron-covered December issue of Vogue. Photographer Mark Seliger snapped Lauren in a carriage en route to her nuptials, which she described as having a "rustic elegance." After a honeymoon on Italy's Amalfi coast, the couple reunited in the Big Apple to do an official portrait with Norman Jean Roy.

David shared the story of his proposal with the magazine, saying he surprised Lauren last year with a special room filled with just photos of their relationship at NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art. He told the magazine, "I created our own exhibition of our life together. And I got down on my knee and proposed. Then we went outside and took a carriage ride with a clarinetist and a saxophonist following us." Lauren spoke about the process of creating her gown, which looked a lot like Kate Middleton's, with Ralph Lauren. She said, "I wanted something modern as well, so there is the high-necked collar and puffed shoulders with the large open back.” Lauren went wild with the Western theme, pairing the elegant frock with a pair of cowboy boots.

Miranda, Drew, Blake and Elizabeth Go Glamorous For Tribute to Pedro Almodovar

Molly Goodson — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:51:27 PST

The Museum of Modern Art played host to a bevy of beautiful women at "A Tribute to Pedro Almodovar" Tuesday evening in NYC. Two of Pedro's good friends and cinematic muses, Penelope Cruz and Antonio Banderas, were honorary cochairs for the soiree and past honorees at the annual event have included Tim Burton in 2009 and Kathryn Bigelow in 2010. Blake Lively and Chloe Moretz were both in stunning Chanel concoctions and had Karl Lagerfeld himself accompanying them to the event. Miranda Kerr traded in her edgy mom leather pants and high tops for a form-fitting Peter Pilotto dress and Nicolas Kirkwood heels and Sarah Jessica Parker pulled off a sleeveless pea coat.

Elizabeth Olsen, who continues to get high praise and award season buzz for her role in Martha Marcy May Marlene, was ladylike in black while Emma Stone kept up her rigorous red carpet schedule. Emma and her man Andrew Garfield are starting to go public with their relationship, though he wasn't by her side for this arrivals line. In fact, most of the lovely ladies were on their own for the evening, though Drew Barrymore stuck close to her boyfriend Will Kopelman.

Check out lots more photos from the celebration of Pedro, including Anna Wintour, Olivia Wilde, Drew, Elizabeth, Emma, and more.

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux Make a Love Match in NYC

Allie Merriam — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:10:03 PST

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux headed out to run errands in NYC together yesterday. Their outfits were remarkably similar to the ones they sported Wednesday night when they went on a date to Nello's restaurant. Jen looked dramatically different, though, on Monday. Jennifer wore a hot Versace dress to the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, where she presented her pal Chelsea Handler with a special honor. Justin was in a tux to watch from the audience as Jennifer publicly professed her love for Chelsea, and the whole group celebrated at the event's afterparty held inside the Museum of Modern Art.

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux Cozy Up at Glamour Awards MOMA Afterparty

Molly Goodson — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:50:48 PST

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux stopped to chat at a cocktail table during the Glamour Women of the Year Awards afterparty held at the Museum of Modern Art last night in NYC. Jennifer presented to Chelsea Handler on stage at the show, and Justin came out to support both ladies. Jennifer picked a revealing black Versace dress for the event, and she showed off her comedic side as she lavished praise on the late-night host, who was one of Glamour's honorees. Jennifer and Justin have been making Manhattan home for most of the past few months, and they're apparently putting down even more roots in the city. Jennifer Aniston is reportedly purchasing an $8.7 million apartment in the Gramercy Park neighborhood to add to her NYC real estate collection.

Johnny Depp Takes The Rum Diary on the Road

Lindsay Miller — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:30:51 PDT

Johnny Depp wore in his signature shades for the NYC premiere of The Rum Diary last at the Museum of Modern Art. The Big Apple debut of the film was its second premiere this month. Just a couple of weeks ago, Johnny was in LA with his castmates Amber Heard and Aaron Eckhart to unveil the off-kilter comedy on the West Coast. Amber made a quick trip east for the affair, having stepped out Monday at the Hollywood Film Awards in Beverly Hills, where she accepted a Hollywood Spotlight Award. Johnny also had his close friend - and the man who inspired Captain Jack Sparrow - Keith Richards by his side at the event, and New Yorkers like actress Zoe Kravitz also turned up for the screening. The Rum Diary gives Johnny the opportunity to revisit his role as a thinly veiled Hunter S. Thompson from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and the actor is reportedly planning to play yet another literary figure, Dr. Seuss, in an upcoming biopic.