Isabeau van Maastricht, Author at Science of the Time

EMOTIONAL CLOTHES, FASHION REPRESENTING EMOTIONAL WELLBEING

We all know that clothing is, in a sense, an identification tool that can function in determining the symbolic boundaries between people. Fashion and clothing are a field where clothes…

ABOUT HUMANITY, ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR AND ENVIRONMENTAL IDENTITY.

As life evolves, navigating through stress from our daily lives where climate change, coupled with economic and political uncertainty plays a big role, we are seeking to reconnect with nature…

#DONTTOUCHMYCLOTHES

On about how colour and clothes are an important expression of culture and identity for Afghan women in contemporary society. Clothing is an expression, image and personality of a culture,…

COLOR INNOVATIONS IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY

Color is a sensation. It’s a sensation of light, and light is energy. Energy can stimulate, excite, evoke emotions, create feelings of warmth, coolness, comfort, or discomfort, and can also…

THE SCIENCE OF WELL-BEING: EXERCISE YOUR MOOD

Research suggests that 30 minutes a day of exercise can boost your mood in addition to making your body healthier. In times where our mental health is struggling more than…

SHIFTING MINDSETS IN A SOCIETY EMBROILED IN A PANDEMIC. – ON MAKE-UP AND COSMETICS

The huge shift in behaviour driven by the pandemic has reshaped consumers’ demands in just a few months. Beauty has discovered a new role beyond aesthetic, as a protector and…

ON HOW THE CORONA PANDEMIC INFLUENCES INTERIOR; ‘THE PRACTICAL’ AND ‘THE VISUAL’

This blog is a follow up on my last two blogs called ‘On how art and creativity can help us to stay positive and connected during the corona pandemic’ and…

ON HOW THE CORONA PANDEMIC INFLUENCES THE USE OF TEXTILE

Textiles can be seen in the streets more than ever before because of facemasks, that really are ‘in your face’. So, Textile can be seen as a protection against diseases.…

Inspired by the moon lander, Stockholm-based artist Åsa Stenerhag has created a series of ceramic objects in collaboration with ‘Massproductions’ that she suggests might be alien body parts. Finished in…