Thoughts : A Tribute to Amy

Photographs by Hedi Slimane in tribute to the recently lost British pop star Amy Winehouse.

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Often when we talk about struggling stars we may criticize their behaviors and assume their overall success to be less deserving. Music in particular, its vibrations and those who channel its energy, are a reflection of the culture and people, and just as we glorify those artists who highlight our deepest fantasies and desires, remember too that they also bring to life our deepest fears and struggles. It is their own path to overcome those struggles, and since they have sacrificed their own privacy, often they must struggle harder to achieve those same goals.

Remember: criticizing anyone is the unnecessary response of feeling insecure.

Amy, I will miss you, your music, and your love!

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