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Young artivist helps a community heal through art; people are mobilizing to help her, and we hope you’ll too.

July 30, 2014

By Lupita Peimbert. Photos by Jeff Kan Lee. Two stories converge here. One is about bringing the opportunity of experiencing art to children and youth affected one way or another by neighborhood violence. The other is about Maria de Los Angeles, a young woman currently studying fine arts at Yale University School of Art, who … More Young artivist helps a community heal through art; people are mobilizing to help her, and we hope you’ll too.

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Tree of Life by Ambassadors of Hope.

July 12, 2014

I love the way this youth expressed their thoughts and feelings. Art is self-expression; it heals, it builds, it inspires. These four panes, painted by a group of youth called Ambassadors of Hope and Opportunity. Despite their difficult circumstances (lack of family structure, money and support), they are moving on towards their dreams and goals! … More Tree of Life by Ambassadors of Hope.

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How do you keep going?

May 21, 2014

Those of us who work independently have as much freedom of time as the obligation to be productive. How do you keep yourself going in those days when you just do not feel like doing anything? I know and so do you, I am sure, that simply rituals may structure your work life: Start the … More How do you keep going?

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The Murals in Balmy Alley.

January 15, 2014

(Latino) – Technically a street, Balmy is referred to by long-time San Franciscans as an alley, and it is one literally colored by culture. Murals along the way tell stories of suffering, migration, and hope. Crossing 24th street in the Mission District, the tiny road is visited by dozens every day, local people and tourists who want to … More The Murals in Balmy Alley.

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Big. For California. By David Hockney.

October 26, 2013

Today is the opening of David Hockney’s exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. Can’t wait to see it! The British artist assembled this exclusively for this part of the world. I saw a preview and it looks amazing! The image below is a drawing of Yosemite Park made on an iPad. ¿Cómo … More Big. For California. By David Hockney.

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The House in the Corner

July 9, 2013

Artist Michael Feldman was walking around San Francisco when he saw an influx of light at a corner. He started painting…just because! The house is the one above Casa María, a neighborhood store on South Van Ness in the Mission District. Feldman is an established, independent artist and gallery owner who loves painting landscapes, city-views, … More The House in the Corner

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Culture is all that we create.

June 11, 2013

Culture is all that we create, every moment. Art is an expression of the self that cannot be qualified as high or low, good or bad, for it reflects a perspective. Having “culture” It is not about knowing who did what, or what is that form, thing, and movement called. It is about becoming an … More Culture is all that we create.

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Experiencing the flavors of Marseille at MUCEM

June 10, 2013

Le Musée des Civilisations de l’Europe et de la Mediterranée – MUCEM – Marseille now has MUCEM, a new option for learning about the past, understanding the present, and perhaps envisioning the future of this jewel city by the sea. MUCEM, the initials in French for Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilizations, stands out strong … More Experiencing the flavors of Marseille at MUCEM