Category: Nostalgia
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Miami Art Week 2023: Acclaimed Artists Reimagine Toys for “PLAY by American Express Platinum”
[ad_1] A nostalgic group exhibition will pop up on the sand at the Miami Beach EDITION by Kumkum Fernando, courtesy of American Express More and more we’ve observed an uptick in vintage memorabilia and an emphasis on nostalgia in art, design and culture. In conjunction with this forthcoming Art Basel Miami Beach 2023, taking place […]
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It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Filled with songs from composer and musician Vince Guaraldi, the soundtrack for It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) is an essential for fans of jazz, Halloween and Peanuts animated specials. Featuring “The Great Pumpkin Waltz” and “Linus and Lucy,” this orange-hued and pumpkin-shaped vinyl is over-flowing with kitsch and nostalgia. Added: Posted on […]
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NYC’s Last Public Pay Phone Acquired by the Museum of the City of New York – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Last month, NYC’s last remaining payphone (of 30,000) was removed from the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 50th Street, near Times Square. That phone has been acquired by the Museum of the City of New York, where it’s on display as part of the Analog City NYC B.C. (Before Computers), which explores technology in […]
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Notte Jewelry’s Euphoric Blend of Childhood Memories and Contemporary Style – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Suffused with bright pastels, freshwater pearls, dolphin-shaped gems, fruity charms and more cheery details, Notte Jewelry is a celebration of life, the beach, childhood and anything that can induce a smile. Their collections of chunky and colorful Y2K-inspired rings, necklaces and earrings are nostalgic but not dated, from the past but not passé. This […]
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German Airline Condor Debuts Whimsical Striped Airplanes – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] In opposition to the bland exteriors of most airplanes at commercial aviation companies, German airline Condor has unveiled colorful candy-striped designs for their aircraft. Condor’s Berlin-based creative agency, Vision Alphabet, looked to “parasols, bath towels and beach chairs” to inform the design, according to a statement, and that whimsy—which is intended to inspire nostalgia […]
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The Link Between Nostalgia and Pain Relief – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Scientists behind research outlined in a new paper published in the Journal of Neuroscience believe there’s a connection between nostalgia and pain relief. The study (helmed by a team at University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing and titled Thalamocortical mechanisms for nostalgia-induced analgesia) involved an experiment in which participants had slight […]
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How Buffy Staked Our Hearts – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] From journalist and beloved cultural critic Evan Ross Katz comes Into Every Generation a Slayer Is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts, a celebration of fandom and a study of one TV show’s continued influence on popular culture. Katz, an avowed Buffy the Vampire Slayer fanatic, speaks to influential figures from the program—including the […]