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Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation - Episode 28 – Michael Jackson and Fashion

Episode 28 – Michael Jackson and Fashion

08/21/17 • 76 min

Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On An Academic Conversation
Abstract: In this episode Karin and Elizabeth discuss Michael Jackson's groundbreaking use of clothing and costume, creating his own unique brand of fashion. We also explore Jackson's unique sense of style and the hidden meanings behind his use of cosmetics to create highly memorable characters, which remain iconic to this day. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 28 – Michael Jackson and Fashion” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 2 (2017). Published electronically 21/08/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-28/. The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 28 – Michael Jackson's Fashion by Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them 1. Elizabeth Amisu,'"Liberace Has Gone to War": Undressing Michael Jackson's Fashion', The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016). 2. Michael Bush, The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson (Insight Editions, 2012). 3. Nada Basheer, 'Academic Book Review: The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson', The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies Vol. 3 Issue 4 (2017) http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/academic-book-review-of-the-king-of-style-dressing-michael-jackson-by-michael-bush/ 5. Mary van der Heijden, My Michael Jackson Dolls http://www.michaeljackson-dolls.com 6. Elizabeth Amisu,'"Liberace Has Gone to War": Undressing Michael Jackson's Fashion', The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016) p. 66 7. Artwork by Karin Merx, http://karinmerx.co.uk/illustrations-drawings/ 8. Elizabeth Amisu,'"With All His Beauteous Race": High-Status Blacks in The Masque of Blackness and The Merchant of Venice', The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016) p. 207-234. 9. Elizabeth Amisu, Teaching Michael Jackson Studies Online Course (Online Arts Education & Writing Eliza Publishing) Downloadable PDF Press Release | Official Course Page. 10. Elizabeth Amisu, ed., Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation – Michael Jackson & Prince (Writing Eliza Publishing, 2017). Downloadable PDF Press Release | Buy Here
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Abstract: In this episode Karin and Elizabeth discuss Michael Jackson's groundbreaking use of clothing and costume, creating his own unique brand of fashion. We also explore Jackson's unique sense of style and the hidden meanings behind his use of cosmetics to create highly memorable characters, which remain iconic to this day. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 28 – Michael Jackson and Fashion” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 2 (2017). Published electronically 21/08/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-28/. The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 28 – Michael Jackson's Fashion by Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. All Our References and Where to Easily Find Them 1. Elizabeth Amisu,'"Liberace Has Gone to War": Undressing Michael Jackson's Fashion', The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016). 2. Michael Bush, The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson (Insight Editions, 2012). 3. Nada Basheer, 'Academic Book Review: The King of Style: Dressing Michael Jackson', The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies Vol. 3 Issue 4 (2017) http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/academic-book-review-of-the-king-of-style-dressing-michael-jackson-by-michael-bush/ 5. Mary van der Heijden, My Michael Jackson Dolls http://www.michaeljackson-dolls.com 6. Elizabeth Amisu,'"Liberace Has Gone to War": Undressing Michael Jackson's Fashion', The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016) p. 66 7. Artwork by Karin Merx, http://karinmerx.co.uk/illustrations-drawings/ 8. Elizabeth Amisu,'"With All His Beauteous Race": High-Status Blacks in The Masque of Blackness and The Merchant of Venice', The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016) p. 207-234. 9. Elizabeth Amisu, Teaching Michael Jackson Studies Online Course (Online Arts Education & Writing Eliza Publishing) Downloadable PDF Press Release | Official Course Page. 10. Elizabeth Amisu, ed., Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation – Michael Jackson & Prince (Writing Eliza Publishing, 2017). Downloadable PDF Press Release | Buy Here

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Episode 27 – Part 2: 8 Years – 8 Short Films

Abstract: In Part 2: 8 Years - 8 Short Films, Karin and Elizabeth discuss The Way You Make Me Feel and Speed Demon. Also Happy Birthday to our Journal (3 years) and to Elizabeth (30 years). REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 27 – Part 2: 8 Years, 8 Short Films” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 1 (2017). Published electronically 21/07/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-27/ The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 27 – Part 2: 8 Years - 8 Short Films by Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. All Our References and Where to easily Find Them 1. Michael Jackson, The Way You Make Me Feel, YouTube. Original long version on Michael Jackson's Vision. 2. Michael Jackson's Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation, ‘Episode 4 – Michael Jackson And Monochromatic Cinematography‘, The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies (2016). 3. Elizabeth Amisu, Bad 1987, The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies (2014). 3. Michael Jackson, Speed Demon, YouTube. Original version available on Michael Jackson's Vision. 4. Jermaine Jackson, You Are Not Alone Michael: Through a Brother's Eyes (Harper Collins, 2011). 5. Adrian Grant, Michael Jackson: A Visual Documentary 1958-2009 The Tribute Edition (Omnibus Press, 2009). 6. Elizabeth Amisu, "Instrument of Nature": The Voice of Michael Jackson, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016), pp. 60-65.

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Episode 29 – Celebrating The Dangerous Philosophies: Part 1

Abstract: In this episode, Karin and Elizabeth discuss 'The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife' and its first anniversary. In part one Elizabeth discusses the history of the book and her secrets of combining creativity and research. An extended version of this episode is accessible by becoming a Patron at http://patreon.com/mjdlo. REFERENCE AS: Merx, Karin, and Elizabeth Amisu. “Episode 29 – Celebrating The Dangerous Philosophies” Michael Jackson’s Dream Lives On: An Academic Conversation 4, no. 4 (2017). Published electronically 21/08/17. http://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-29/. The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies asks that you acknowledge The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies as the source of our Content; if you use material from The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies online, we request that you link directly to the stable URL provided. If you use our content offline, we ask that you credit the source as follows: “Courtesy of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies.” Episode 29 – Celebrating The Dangerous Philosophies By Karin Merx & Elizabeth Amisu Karin Merx BMus, MA, is editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies, and author of ‘A festive parade of highlights. La Grande Parade as evaluation of the museum policy of Edy De Wilde at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam’. Find out more about Karin here. Elizabeth Amisu, PGCE, MA, is co-founder and the former editor of The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies and author of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife. Find out more about Elizabeth here. Elizabeth celebrates the first anniversary of her book 'The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson' -photo Karin Merx All Our References and Where to Easily Find The 1. Elizabeth Amisu, The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson: His Music, His Persona, and His Artistic Afterlife (Praeger, 2016) Trailer | Press Release | Buy Signed Copies | Buy 2. Episode 11 (7/7/16): Author & Text: The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson Pt. 1 Episode 12 (7/8/16): MJ Academy: The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson Pt. 2 Episode 15 (13/9/16): MJAS Exclusive – Live from Kingvention Episode 16 (30/9/16): A Celebration of the Book Release of The Dangerous Philosophies of Michael Jackson 3. Join our Community on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/mjdlo 4. The Online Course for 'Dangerous Philosophies' is half-price until 30th September! Don't miss out: http://www.onlineartseducation.co.uk/.../dangerousphilosophi.../ 5. Watch the 'Dangerous Philosophies' Online Course Introduction Video here: https://youtu.be/l4hol745Dzg 6. A Behind-the-Scenes pack of downloads for every reader of the book: http://bit.ly/2jJqJE1

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