I went to Florence in 4th grade and was convinced I was in the middle of a fairy tale. Going back in my 30s, I still felt the same awe. The architecture and art, so beautifully preserved, you step inside a time machine to another century. Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore and The Last…
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According to Martinez family legend, my abuelo rang one of those big bells on top of the Leaning Tower when no one was looking and they kicked him right out. Hard to believe, but if you knew him, you might. Fallen Angel by Igor Mitoraj The face of someone thinking they too might ring the bells…
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Made a trip to Milan. Again. (check out the previous time here) And again, I decided to overdress for Italy’s fashion capital in a brand new pair of sneakers. Speaking of being a fashion capital, the likes of New York, Paris and Tokyo, Milan is home to Prada, Versace, and Armani. But I’d never know…
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As winter blows in and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) takes its toll, browsing pictures from warmer months might beat the cold weather blues. So please, enjoy! A few weeks after peak sunflower season, keeping true to my “always late” policy in life, I went to Grinter Farm in Kansas. The Grinters are an incredible family…
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Well, it’s that time of year again–the season of Black Fridays and Cyber Mondays and Buy All This Sh*t You Don’t Need Post-Thanksgiving Days. Instead of putting on my blinders, I decided to make some art in outright defiance. I present you with my bossy word bouquets. Each bundle represents a facet of Sneakerhead Culture…
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I’m sharing this post in honor of my 50th day of quarantine. Yes, we’ve all heard it a million times already–these are strange, historic, and difficult times. Although we’re all struggling on different levels, it’s always good to be thankful for who and what you have. I’m so grateful that my family is happy and…
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How often have you heard that we all need art in our homes and workspace? Upon hearing, do you immediately assume that person is trying to sell you art? Well, take it from me (someone who has absolutely no authority on the matter–but who isn’t trying to sell you anything), being surrounded by art is…
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The Rhine River, originating in the Swiss Alps, flows through Germany and the Netherlands, emptying into the North Sea. Along the way, you’ll find Rhine Falls. Located on the boarder of Schaffhausen and Zürich, it is the largest waterfall in all of Europe. In the photo below you can see two separate falls, divided by a rock…
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I recently visited the Escher: The Exhibition and Experience at Industry City in Brooklyn. This fantastic show includes over 200 original works by the artist along with interactive displays where you can become a part of the art. If you’re unfamiliar with the name M. C. Escher, perhaps you’ve seen some of his works. The…
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For many years, the Swedish, female talent (whose works are on display at the Guggenheim in New York at this very moment) was unknown to most of the art world. It wasn’t until the 1980s, almost 40 years after her death, that she became internationally known. Hilma af Klint, it turns out, was among the first of…
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