Michael M. Barnes

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Dior’s 70th Anniversary Exhibition at Les Arts Décoratifs

Paris museum Les Arts Décoratifs will be holding its most expansive exhibition to date, dedicated to Christian Dior. Held in celebration of Dior’s 70th anniversary, the exhibition will cover 3,000 square meters and feature over 300 haute couture gowns designed by Dior and the six designers that followed him. The exhibition is set to open […]

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How to Be Mindful While Gardening

Go ahead and get a little dirty with this meditative practice.

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Skipping the College Tour

Researchers say talking to people who have been through an experience leads to better decisions.

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The Best Thing to Eat Before a Workout? Maybe Nothing at All

Fasting before exercise may have beneficial effects on fat cells.

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A Jamaica Trip With the Ultimate Travel Amenity: A Nanny

For the Frugal Family, the appeal of an all-inclusive resort came from the child care and the possibility of a vacation that would feel like a vacation.

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5 Tips for Finding Child Care for Your Next Vacation

Finding reliable, affordable child care can be enough of a challenge at home. Where does one even begin to get help on the road? Here are five tips.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Type With Pride: The Gilbert Font ProjectOn 31 March, 2017,...

Type With Pride: The Gilbert Font Project

Type With Pride: The Gilbert Font Project

On 31 March, 2017, Gilbert Baker the creator of the iconic Rainbow Flag sadly passed away. Mr. Baker was both an LGBTQ activist and artist, and was known for helping friends create banners for protests and marches. To honor the memory of Gilbert Baker, NewFest and NYC Pride partnered with Ogilvy & Mather and Fontself to create a free font inspired by the design language of the iconic Rainbow Flag, the font was named ‘Gilbert’ after Mr. Baker.

Learn more about Type With Pride at typewithpride.com

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