All articles tagged with #art deco
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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have opened their Art Deco-inspired Upper East Side townhouse to Architectural Digest, showcasing a blend of early 20th-century French glamour and personal touches. The couple, who met on "All My Children" and now co-host "Live With Kelly and Mark," have lived in the home since 2013. Despite the trend of celebrities frequently changing homes, Ripa expresses a deep attachment to the house, which features unique elements like a Napoleon-style desk and a replica chaise lounge from "Mommie Dearest."
The new Broadway musical "Lempicka" delves into the life of iconic Art Deco artist Tamara de Lempicka, exploring her struggles as a bisexual woman and her artistic journey from revolutionary Russia to Paris and America. The musical showcases the vibrant portrayal of her relationships and identity, with actresses Eden Espinosa and Amber Iman delivering compelling performances. While the show's visual and choreographic elements shine, the musical's flamboyant tunes and storytelling may not fully capture Lempicka's brilliance, but it aims to spark more interest in her work.
The Broadway musical "Lempicka" portrays the life of artist Tamara de Lempicka, known for her Art Deco-era paintings of strong, luminous women, but struggles to fully capture the complexity of the titular character. Starring Eden Espinosa, the musical spans different epochs of Lempicka's life, addressing themes of class, patriarchy, and sexual liberation. While Espinosa's performance shines, the show's uneven storytelling and music leave the artist's complexity just beyond the frame, despite its efforts to cast her in a new light.
The art-deco Hollywood Hills mansion owned by the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield's widow, Joan Dangerfield, is on the market for $17.4 million. The property was purchased by Joan after Rodney's death in 2004 for $6.3 million. The mansion has four bedrooms, six baths, an infinity-edge pool, a firepit, and a fancy movie theater. The house also contains a formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen stocked with high-end appliances, a central island, and a breakfast nook. The property is listed by Marcy Roth and Ella Angel of Douglas Elliman.