Exhibit Review | Martine Syms Total, @ Lafayette Anticipations in Paris
Martine Syms (1988) is a 2009 School of the Art Institute of Chicago and Bard College graduate. She is a Los Angeles-born contemporary, interdisciplinary…
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Spiritual Journey: Celtic Way Pilgrimage to Iona
“…a spiritual feeling unrivaled by anything I have experienced at home before or since. No words can better sum up how I feel about my pilgrimage to Iona better than this verse we sang together from the hymn “All Are Welcome” on our last night…”
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My Grandmother Was a Travel Writer Too, England – June 1978
So as the influences have come down, my family has kept my grandmothers journals from her major travel experiences and a few of them have come my way. Having spent much time in the United Kingdom myself now, I know that as much as things change, some things do not.
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Photo Exposition | Présences, Photographic Treasures from the Gilman and Gonzalez-Falla Collection
Each of us is living art, and each is the steward of oneself. We also are the collective stewards of our humanity. Art is communication and has a long-held purpose for humans. It is our right and a choice as to whether or not, and if so how, we engage in art.
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Signals from the Homeland
Currently based in San Diego, am I actually going to visit Paul’s Meat Market in Mamou for boudin balls or chicken leg quarters? Do I really need anything from Alario Brothers Marine Hardware in Golden Meadow? Do I need to know the weather in Morgan City? The answer is definitely no, but these signals from distant stations sonically transport me back to Louisiana.
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Based in Paris | The Culture of Christmas
As traditions go, I grew up fast and formed my own family at an unusually young point in my life for choosing that sort of important lifestyle. My three children grew up with the tradition of opening one gift on Christmas Eve-pyjamas.
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Based in Paris | Bamyan, A Parisian Boutique’s Autumn-Winter 2023 Collection
I fully enjoyed my Bamyan visit. As I approached Bamyan Boutique, 72, and Showroom at number 51 rue Saint-Louis-en-l’Île, on a tranquil late-morning Tuesday, I floated on the feeling.
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Based in Paris | Visiting the Exhibitions at Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
The special exposition; the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris from builders to restorers; the interactivity of the architectural collections attracts curious youngsters; invites immersion into time travel and exposes ‘virtual reality’ in the expositions.
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Exploring Los Angeles | Rolling Greens – Garden & Nursery Mecca for the Modern Home
One balmy Southern California weekend in July, I had the opportunity to explore an eminent garden center in Los Angeles called Rolling Greens. I had learned about this comprehensive, family-owned garden center from their smaller shop in the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles. But it is the larger flagship center in Culver City is where our afternoon was spent…
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Hollywood Walk of Fame | Tupac Shakur’s Legacy Honored
Shakur’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a fitting tribute to his life and his work. It is a reminder of his impact on popular culture, and it is a testament to his lasting legacy.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER | The People’s Justice Festival – BLM Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary
The People’s Justice Festival was designed to include “a reunion of families, organizers, activists, artists, spiritualists, freedom fighters, and allies. It’s a reclamation of the soul of Black Lives Matter, a chance to build our skills and restore our Spirits.” The vision was fulfilled this past Saturday!
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Based in Paris | 5 Reasons to Spend a Day at the Jardin d’Acclimatation!
Everyone will find at least one ride or attraction amongst the numerous choices in the amusement park. Apart from the 49 popular rides attractions, there are shaded playgrounds, horseback rides, workshops and events to accommodate diverse interests.
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