Spring has sprung, and no one noticed. While the planet is sprouting new life , we are afraid for our own. Every morning I wake up and I think what a horrible nightmare I had, only to find out that the nightmare is happening when I am awake. Those of us who love to travel, and enjoy our basic freedoms, are seeing the world on … Continue reading I want to wake up from this nightmare.
After going to the New York Times travel show this year, and sitting through the Cuba Forum, the only thing that had changed, is the spot that you tick on your affidavit. I found at the show that many people wanted to go, but still had doubts, whether it was legal or not. Well to put your mind at ease , Yes you can still … Continue reading My heart is in Havana Oh La la.g. —
Travelling through Upstate New York on route 28 in Boiceville north of Woodstock, you will no doubt notice a little furniture shop with a menagerie of Art pieces spread out all over the property. Made from reclaimed materials. Do take a little time and stop by, its really worth it, you may just find a piece that fits perfectly in your home.This place is a … Continue reading Fascinating places you encounter on road trips. Steve Heller’s fabulous furniture.
Locked up in a glass cage at the East Martello museum in key west, is Robert the doll . I have to say, this doll really gave me the creeps. The most hunted doll in the world. He was put there under lock and key to keep him from escaping. Apparently every year he is unlocked , taken out of his cage and given a … Continue reading If you don’t ask for permission, horrible things will happen to you.
Located at 43-01 21st street in Long Island city, this building is worth the trip for the big fans of Murals and all sorts of street art.The Artist Cern who painted this work entitled “homage’ painted on all four façades of the building. I tried to find out what the homage was about but it seems to be self explanatory. Cern Is a Native of … Continue reading One Building, four facades, one Artist ” Cern”.
While all of us are flying here and there trying to figure out where to go on vacation. Canada just across the border and 6 hours by car from NYC, is a place that is safe and fun, another 1 1/2 hours and you are in Montreal . I know it’s not the first place people think about, when planning a vacation. I am guilty … Continue reading Montreal, under pressure xxlll festival. It’s a hoot.
Kobra has been very prolific in New York City this year, he is my favorite muralist. I have had the pleasure and the honor to meet him a few years ago in Brooklyn. He is also one of your favorites, 18 murals this year and I am determined to photograph all of them, so travel with me throughout the city of new York as I … Continue reading Put a little love in your heart. Kobra is spreading it all over the city that doesn’t sleep.
If you want to drive in Santo Domingo “Don’t” . Nerves of steel is an understatement, at least for me. Red lights ! oblivious. Lanes !! only a suggestion. Imagine you open a room full of crazies and distribute driving licences, cars and motorcycles and just say “go out there and drive, Don’t Worry about the rules , there are none” I know you think … Continue reading Nerves of steel, Dominican driving.It’s more than that.
A little while ago my attention was drawn to some absolutely beautiful photographs of a installation in Paris. As a lover of graffiti art and murals,. I decided to check out the photographer. French photographer Jonathan “Jonk” Jimenez really impressed me. Not to mention that he is also quite handsome. I so loved his work that I contacted the photographer to see if i … Continue reading There is life after death / Jonk Photography
José Rodríguez Fuster (born August 1946 in Villa Clara , Cuba) is a Cuban naive artist specializing in ceramics, painting, drawing, engraving, and graphic design . The first thing you will notice when you arrive,is the remarkable similarity to Picasso and Gaudi This is a most amazing village to see, and a definite must do, on a trip to Cuba. Can you say Instagram ?? … Continue reading Fusterlandia , Jaimanitas , Cuba. Folk art kingdom. mind blown!!
