History and High Heels: GaGa for the Guggenheim

Friday, October 21 was the 52nd anniversary of the opening of the Guggenheim Museum in Central Park, New York City. This museum opened in 1959 and instantly became renown for its collection of modern art. Currently they display the works of artists such as Georges Seurat, Paul Gauguin, Paul Cezanne, and Vincent Van Gogh. The museum began with mining giant Solomon Guggenheim's collection of art that he began in the 1930s. With the help of Frank Lloyd Wright and other notable architects the museum was erected to house Guggenheim's purchases, which continued to expand after his death.

The one fact that never fails to inspire me about the artists whose work are housed in the museum is that each of these artists were incredibly groundbreaking with their new style of art. They tried styles that had never been used before and defied the predefined rules that restricted artistic interpretation at the time. Thanks to these artists the definition of art has expanded by an incalculable amount. Also, I'm incredibly inspired by the colors that these artists employ to create such beautiful works.

The colors in these pieces and daring innovation that led to such masterpieces helps inspire my own fashion sense. It pushes me to test the fashion rules and try interesting color, pattern, and fabric combinations. Right now, I'm really enjoying color blocking! By recreating outfits, my wardrobe has doubled without spending money at clothing stores. It's economical, fun, and keeps life interesting!