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New Balance & Unfinished Business Manuel Goliath / Pedro Wirz / John Beeson 08.04. – 01.05.2010, Opening 08.04.2010 at 7 pm

Critical Conditions, 15.04. at 7 pm  Hanging Out at Hermes und der Pfau, 22.04. at 7 pm 24h Kino, 24. / 25.04. from 7 pm to 7 pm Dîner Privé (by Invitation Only), 28.04. from 8 pm

A new balance has been struck between the practices of artist, curator, critic, et cetera. While the three practitioners Manuel Goliath, Pedro Wirz, and John Beeson are not the first to cut across multiple fields, they have resolved to bring the strategy to bear with the exhibition New Balance & Unfinished Business at the project space Hermes und der Pfau.

“New Balance & Unfinished Business” draws inspiration from life’s pastimes and pleasures, the experience of relating to others, and quasi-objective reflections on quality and meaning in art. The artists’ versatile practices will be reflected here by a teetering mélange of objects and activities whose only sure quality is their relation to art. The exhibition itself will be a continuously evolving admixture of projects – at times artistic, curatorial, creative, and documentary. Over the course of the exhibition, the artists will present evidence of their past projects as well as new curatorial exercises and a changing series of their own works. Moreover, the artists invite visitors to return to the project space again and again and again during the month of April to take part in a variety of events. Neither simply performances nor festivities, these events intend to prolong and develop the viewers’ engagement.

For ‘Critical Conditions’ (15.04.2010 at 7 pm) the three artists and the co-founders of Hermes und der Pfau – Philipp Ziegler and Anne-Sofie Ruckhaberle – will reenact the conversation depicted in John Beeson’s video work. Following the combined screening and reading, the public will be invited to openly critique the exhibition.

Later in the month with ‘Hanging Out at Hermes und der Pfau’ (22.04.2010 at 7 pm), the artists will turn the project space into a place to hang out, talk, and listen to a music podcast DJ’ed by collaborators living outside of Stuttgart. For twenty-four straight hours during ‘24h Kino’ (24.04.2010 at 7 pm until 25.04.2010 at 7:00pm), visitors to the project space will be able to watch the new releases playing in movie theaters around Stuttgart.

At Beauty Nine to Five, we love getting the latest scoop from the best in the industry. Lorraine McAndrew, Creative Director and John Beeson, Colour Director, of Yorkville’s hot spot salon, Vidal Sassoon, chatted with us on the hottest hair trends for summer. From how to beat frizz to deciding to make a major hair chop, John and Lorraine filled us in on how to keep our hair looking great all summer long.

Beauty Nine to Five: What are the best ways to beat frizz during summer?

Lorraine McAndrew: If you have the time, let hair dry naturally or for as long as possible before using the hair dryer. The heat from styling tools can strip hair of moisture and add to frizz.

For curly or wavy hair, try a leave-in cream like Kérastase Crème Oléo-Curl to fight humidity and give curls shine. For straight or fine hair, use a lightweight leave-in conditioner spray to avoid strands from looking greasy and to keep hair moisturized without weighing it down.

Getting hair trimmed regularly will prevent the hair from splitting or breaking on its own.

BNTF: What are the top summer hair trends?

LM: Bobs have always been in fashion and it’s a great look for summer. It’s a classic shape with many variations that work on just about all women. They’re also very easy to maintain which I know is important for many women.

Short cropped hair like Michelle Williams’ short pixie cut is a favourite of mine too. It’s so modern, fresh and easy-to-wear. I think we’ll be seeing a lot more short hair for summer.

BNTF: What are the trends in hair colour for summer?

John Beeson: We’re beginning to see less bold colours and moving towards soft shades of browns and blondes, like warm caramel browns and honey blondes. The red tones are more of a copper tone than a blood red.

Starting with an overall base colour, the colour is applied in staggered sections giving a natural suggestion of colour. This eliminates hard lines and helps to emphasize the shape of the cut. It’s subliminal, blended, and natural.

BNTF: How can we protect our hair from becoming dry and brittle while out in the sun?

LM: The best way is to moisturize the hair with a leave-in treatment. Sassoon Salon offers three great treatment options that are tailored to the client’s individual hair needs. This is a great way to start the summer with protected, moisturized, healthy hair.

Other ways to keep hair moisturized: Avoid overusing styling tools, such as flat irons, and to leave conditioner in a little longer than usual after shampooing.

BNTF: What are the key products that we should be using all summer long?

LM: Sebastian Potion 9 and Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oléo-Complexe are two great leave-in treatment products that are applied to towel-dried hair before it is blow dried or left to dry naturally.

Potion 9 is a conditioning and styling hybrid gel-like cream which adds shine to all hair types and decreases frizz. Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oléo-Complexe is a light-weight oil treatment that conditions hair and acts as both a heat protectant and finishing gloss to tame frizz. Hair is protected and moisturized and also helps to decrease frizz. Both are light enough so they don’t weigh hair down or cause it to look greasy.

BNTF: Many celebrities have been making major hair transformations, like going from long to short and cropped, what should you think about when making a major hair decision like this?

LM: Believe it or not, all women can pull off a short hairstyle. Body shape and hair texture are minor factors when it comes to making the cut – the key is to be ready to make the change and to have the confidence to wear it proudly.

Going from long to short is like having a new wardrobe: existing clothes feel new and different and women tend to add more accessories like earrings or necklaces to accentuate the new, bold style.

The best thing about hair is that is grows back! If someone regrets their decision, we can help them figure out the best way to help them grow it out in a stylish way.

BNTF: How can we keep our colour looking vibrant while exposing it to the harsh effects of the sun and chlorine?

JB: The number one tip is to protect the hair from sun and chlorine exposure when you can. If you plan to be out in the sun or pool for a long period of time, wear a hat or bathing cap. If a hat or bathing cap is not your thing, the Kérastase Soleil line has great leave-in conditioners and products that are designed to give the hair a protective barrier from the sun’s harsh effects. Use gentle shampoos specifically for colour-treated hair to protect your hair and your investment. Most indoor and outdoor swimming facilities have showers so another great tip after swimming is to immediately rinse hair with cool, clean water. This will help to remove the chlorine before it causes damage.

By: Melanie Kerr, Managing Editor, Toronto