![]() In Jay-Z’s 2003 “Public Service Announcement,” for instance, he lists his many achievements, including “Got the hottest chick in the game wearing my chain.” And the Jay-Z of today seems to have found a way to gloat about his skills in realms typically associated with women. At this stage in their relationship it’s hard to imagine the couple reducing Beyoncé’s sexuality to an ornamental prop as they have in the past. Everything Is Love is sprinkled with lyrics that revel in gentleness, most notably on the song “Summer” when Jay-Z says, “We hugged, made love, on the seats … We watched the sky turn peach … She taste like Corona Light-sweet.” Beyoncé adds that they should “make plans to be in each other’s arms.” These scenes mark a dramatic departure from the more aggressive sexual dynamic of earlier music videos like “ Déjà Vu” from Beyoncé’s B’Day in 2006, or “ Partition” from her self-titled 2013 album. Similar moments of mutual tenderness show up throughout the Carters’ work, suggesting a personal resonance for the duo. When the two are kissing and caressing one another, they’re at eye level neither is the more dominant. Later in “Apeshit,” a painting of a crying woman clinging from below to a man in anguish (the two trapped in “hell” for adultery) is followed by a contemporary scene of a black man leaning his head peacefully on the chest of a woman as she holds him. The tableau, a political statement of its own, highlights the breakdown of order that can occur when women aren’t respected. It depicts a group of women-who were kidnapped and raped by Roman soldiers in the eighth century B.C.E.-throwing themselves between their captors and the men of their home city in an effort to stop the war. Perhaps the most striking work showing the toll of male violence is The Intervention of the Sabine Women by Jacques-Louis David. The video subtly contrasts paintings of suffering in male-controlled societies, such as ancient Rome, with peaceful, present-day scenes of couples who are presumably equals. In “Apeshit,” classical art helps define the Carters’ vision of how men and women relate to each other. At times, the dancers’ formation calls to mind a spine. At another point in the video, female dancers lying on the stairs beneath the duo resemble a foundation, lifting up the Carters’ “empire” with pulse-like movements. The other main artwork that orients “Apeshit” is a statue of a goddess, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, which appears to symbolize their success-as individuals and as a couple. The full-body shot calls attention to Beyoncé’s pants and Jay-Z’s elegant attire as the duo re-create the gaze of the woman in the painting. In the now-iconic first glimpse of the couple, the camera glides toward them as they stand in front of the Mona Lisa, each wearing pastel-colored suits with no shirt underneath. ![]() Some hard-hitting investigative reporting going on in the apartment right now.Throughout the video, Beyoncé and Jay-Z borrow inspiration from the strength and grace of women. The Louvre: but we have guests coming to-īeyonce: I said I'm borrowing this #EVERYTHINGISLOVE /h4jDpU4f4t- Quit ur Queefin' June 16, 2018 I can't believe Beyonc and Jay Z own The Louvre- Luke Waltham June 16, 2018 The louvre is officially called the louvr now because of beyonc, thats the rules- jomny sun June 16, 2018 People are joking, but they are impressed Like, Beyoncé's impressive in a million different ways, but the fact that NOTHING about her productions leak even when she TAKES OVER THE LOUVRE is some next level shit- Caroline Framke June 16, 2018 ![]() How much does it cost to shut down the Louvre? Is it the same price that Jesus paid on the cross?- Morgan Jerkins June 16, 2018ĭo you know how rich you have to be to film that shit in the Louvre- Olivia A. They can't even imagine how rich you have to be to do something like that According to a quick search, only about 4-5 companies are allowed to film inside the Louvre per year, in case you're wondering how much of an AMAZING POWER move Beyonce and JZ pulled.- Donna Dickens June 16, 2018
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