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So for AAW this year i decided to explore some QPRs since ive never done that before (does that even qualify for AAW?). So without further ado (i'll try to keep it quick) these are the relationships that give me the strongest QPR vibes theres no particular order just a attempted color gradient

1. Joan Watson and Sherlock Holmes (Elementary)

Ive talked about these two before for AAW 2019(?) so ill touch on them briefly (and i'll put the link in the notes). Disclaimer: This is a show that i watched in bits and pieces, almost primarily from reruns. The longterm focus of this show is clearly these two's relationship. In the beginning they were stuck together, and then they chose to be together but they still had issues, at one point they stop talking to each other (like legit didnt talk one of them moved away and they didnt stay in contact), were together with issues again, and then they were primarily okay, and at one point left/fled the country together even though only one of them had to. Throughout the show there are these spoken moments that really tell the depth of their relationship, from either them or other characters. Off the top of my head theres "you named a species of bee after me," "i think shes the person you love most in this world," "i consider you to be a exceptional person. So i make a exceptional effort to accommodate you," "this is your home," "i'll stay. Of course i'll stay," and that line in the picture. They dont seem to struggle that much when it comes to describing their relationship and believe "partners" sums it up best. They live together, see each other as the most important/favorite person in their lives, and are raising a child together.

2. Aziraphale and Crowley (Good Omens)

Im not sure these two count, being not human and all. In the show and in the fandom (and i assume the book) people, and they themselves, struggle to understand their relationship and on top of that they arent supposed to be on good terms with each other (one is a angel and one is a demon). Are they friends? Enemies? Boyfriends? Best friends? Crowley at one point comes to the conclusion that never having Aziraphale in his life again is worse than the end of the world. One of the definitions for a QPR is "undefinable relationship," which fits nicely here.

3. Mako Mori and Raleigh Becket (Pacific Rim)

Disclaimer: i havent seen this movie since it was in theaters and therefore dont remember much. If i had know what a QPR was when i saw this movie it would have made so much more sense. One of the background themes is strong relationships (you cant power the robots without it) which includes familial, platonic, and romantic. These two were left ambiguous, all the shots were framed in that typical "they're gonna end up together by the end" way only for nothing to confirm it at the end. It was wonderful. You follow two different gendered strangers who become super important to each other and share all their darkest secrets and memories and give each other soft looks to not end up dating at the end. Wether or not you see it as a QPR its a movie that doesnt erase m/f friendship and thats just fantastic.

[sorry guys its 2am now these paragraphs are gonna be a little shorter]

4. Carol Danvers and Monica Rambeau (Captain Marvel)

Before Carol disappeared it was clear she was living with Maria, her best friend, and helping her raise Monica, Maria's daughter, from a young age. Its clear her "death" greatly effected them.

5. Maka Albarn and Soul Eater Evans (Soul Eater)

I recently rewatched this show and their relationship on the surface seems like Two Kids Who Are Opposites And Dont Like Each Other Are Forced To Do Group Project type relationship but its actually so much deeper. They're roommates and best friends and each think the other one is the greatest person they know. They both have arcs centered around protecting the other. Soul states on multiple occasions that he's not into Maka, and Maka compares their partnership to her parents' marriage but never actually expects or acts like Soul is her boyfriend. Its clear they're gonna stay together for a long time coming.

6. Clint Barton and Kate Bishop (Marvel Comics)

Okay so i could say so much on this but let me start this off with a big Disclaimer: i have not read these comics, all of my knowledge comes from fan works (like the entirety of ao3 and tumblr) and wiki pages. These two. THESE TWO. Ahhh i dont even know what to say because i dont know if this is a thing where fanon versions are entirely OOC. These guys have something like a 12 year age difference, so from the outside their relationship seems weird. People (real or fictional idr) keep trying to slot them into familial roles (big brother and little sister, uncle and niece, dad and daughter) but the truth is they're friends and partners. Ya its a little weird with their age difference but if they were both 10 years older most people wouldn't even notice the age difference. Clint makes it clear to us just how much he loves Kate. She's super important to him. Just looking for pics for this post i saw so many panels displaying how close they are. Idk if its canon or not but fanfic really gave the impression Kate basically lives part time at his place. These two give me vibes that they have the kind of closeness where they could cuddle on the couch together and it wouldnt be weird. And i mean full horizontal doing a balancing act in order to get them both to stay on the couch between the backrest and the edge so they could nap. Like if one of them was married their spouse wouldnt be surprised to wake up in the morning and find them both eating breakfast in their PJs. Like these two would kiss on the mouth but it wouldnt be romantic at all just a way to express emotion. They just give me this vibe thats led to so many headcanons and idek if its canon

#hinacu #aaw21 #aggressively arospec week #its 2:30am and ive finished #i started at 12:30 #qpr #qpp #queer platonic partnership #queer platonic relationship #joanlock #ineffable husbands #soma #hawkeye squared #hawkeye^2 #i forget the other ship names #we really need a symbol for qpr like u have / for romantance and & for platonic/famlial/dynamics in general #what should we use like a \ or a + or ~

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A First-Grader’s Picasso-Like Painting Is Now Hanging At The Met

On Tuesday evening,a group of students pre-kindergarteners to 12th graders from New York public schools in all five boroughs converged at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.The young people were not gathering for some sort of field trip, but rather to welcome visitors at the landmark museum to the opening night of their group exhibition.

For the past 10 years, The Met has hosted a group exhibition entitled P.S. Art, featuring artwork from a variety of media highlighting the innovation and skill emerging from public art education programs in and around New York City. On opening night, the young artists were given lanyards to distinguish them from the hundreds of visitors clamoring to get a glimpse of the work. Visitors were encouraged to approach any and all lanyard-wearers, providing the ever-rare opportunity to discuss an artwork on display at The Met with its maker.

One of the most powerful parts of the show is the moment when the young people realize their ever first show is happening at The Met,Sandra Jackson-Dumont, the Museums Frederick P. and Sandra P. Rose Chairman of Education, told HuffPost in an interview. Jackson-Dumont oversees programming at the museum geared toward teaching and learning, from coordinating lectures and artist residencies to managing accessibility programming for museumgoers with vision loss or dementia.

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Delia Cadman, "Self As Alexander," Grade 12, Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, Manhattan

Every year, Jackson-Dumont explained, over 1,000 students submit their work to a jury comprising art world figures and staff members at The Met. The works are judged in comparison to others in their age group, though the criteria is inevitably subjective. Theyre looking for youth voice, Jackson-Dumont said. Even at that age, we encourage them not to copy. We want them, as artists, to use their own creative impulses and let that guide the process.

This year 103 artworks were selected, including a first-graders Picasso-like depiction of the Statue of Liberty and a 12th-graders wildly realistic sculpted bust titledSelf As Alexander. Jackson-Dumont recalled hearing multiple comments in the vein of Michelangelo should watch out uttered in in the vicinity of the work at the opening.

The show is a galvanized grab-bag of subjects, media, styles and skill levels, the work a visual reflection of the artists heterogeneity. People make assumptions about who is featured in a show like this, Jackson-Dumont said. But were really looking at the full spectrum of education in New York public schools. We show work by every kind of student, including students with special needs.

When asked if there were any salient themes tying the sundry works together, Jackson-Dumont responded: There are a lot of portraits in the show, which I think communicates a sense of self-realization.

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Tamia Reyes, "Majic," Grade 12, Art and Design High School, Manhattan

This year marks the 15th iteration of P.S. Art and the 10th housed in The Mets hallowed halls. As the tradition continues and evolves, Jackson-Dumont hopes to expand upon the number of works selected and exhibited. Currently approximately one out of every 10 artists is selected; she hopes to see that ratio grow over time.

Its a matter of expenses, Jackson-Dumont added. This isnt treated like a throwaway project.All the works are framed and arranged like they would be in any other Met exhibition. The labels here are the same as the labels upstairs.

Another longterm goal is building awareness of these kinds of exhibitions those that value local community and the universality of artistic expression as opposed to the fabled genius of the dead, white chosen few. Its not as if these projects havent been happening all around the country, Jackson-Dumont said. And yet you can probably count on your hands the number of times you read about something like this. People, I think, are now realizing that when you nurture young people in this way, you are nurturing the next generation of young innovators.

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Valery Vlasenko, "Summertime," Grade 8, Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented, Brooklyn

Conversations about exhibitions like P.S. Art often end up in a similar space, discussing the indispensable impact of an arts education on a young and growing mind. Thework speaks to the quality of arts education we want to see erupting, Jackson-Dupont said. I continue to be blown away by the commitment teachers and educators have shown to include arts education not as something that is ancillary but a part of the basic education system.

For those skeptical of the effect an artistic education can have on a young person in flux, Jackson-Dupont recommends stopping by an opening of a P.S. Art show and watching a third grader hardly big enough to reach a microphone proudly explain the motivations behind her work. This is a space for young people to share their voices, she said. To live out loud as themselves and be celebrated, not scrutinized. When we provide a space for them to be their best selves and they show up that way.

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Yasmin Lopez, "The Mysterious Forest," Grade 5, P.S. 200 Benson School, Brooklyn

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Kiana Hong, "All Wired Up," Grade 12, Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School, Queens

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Cyra Cupid, "In A Nutshell," Grade 12, Brooklyn High School of the Arts, Brooklyn

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Jessica Dukes, "Coming To Nyc On The Great Wave," Grade 2, P.S. 160 Walt Disney, Bronx

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Zara Abbasova, "Little Trees," Grade K, P.S. 048 William G. Wilcox, Staten Island

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Elijah Claudio, "Rock City," Grade 2, P.S. 110 Florence Nightingale, Manhattan

P.S. Art will show at The Met until Oct. 29, 2017. Between Wednesday, June 21 and Friday, June 23, 27 artworks from the show will be projected on the Clear Channel Spectacolor sign in the center of Times Square43rd and 44th Streets on Broadway. The works will be shown for four minutes every hour beginning at midnight on Wednesday, as well as for one hour on Tuesday, June 20 at 2 p.m.