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That is to say, the Institute for Contemporary Art’s (ICA) new exhibition, “Chic Clicks: Creativity and Commerce in Contemporary Fashion Photography,” has plenty of absolutely stunning pictures featuring models glaring at the camera, gazing misty-eyed into the distance, or being just plain weird—but not really wearing anything you might want to buy. Take Terry Richardson’s “Campaign for Sisley,” where we get to see close up a couple rutting in the hay: The image is interesting, albeit a little...
This conflict, how “fashion photography navigates between two supposedly oppositional forces—creativity and commerce,” as the entrance wall text explains, represents the core of “Chic Clicks.” “Rather than reinforce traditional dichotomies (high vs. low, art vs. commerce),” the exhibit aims to “allow visitors to decide whether such distinctions are still useful or important, considering the multiple ways contemporary art and fashion photography now intersect.” It does this in an unusual way, splitting...
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Begin your festivities with a drink at Barcode (955 Boylston St., 421-1818), the happening watering hole of Back Bay yuppies. With the dark wood paneling and retro fans decorating the ceiling, the restaurant cum bar exudes an aura of casual chic. If feeling hungry, engage your palate with the delicious and eclectic Fusion menu or indulge in the luscious chocolate soufflé. Otherwise, stand tall and rehearse looking cool and pretentious as you network with well dressed 20- and 30-somethings. Here is a place to get used to Manhattan prices: drinks don’t come cheap?...
Nestled among chic galleries and boutiques, this small, friendly store is the first in a new chain of upscale lingerie retailers operated by the New Hampshire-based Nearly Nothing...