Travel

The Other Side Of Paris: Street Art That Changes Overnight

December 21, 2012

Capture it while you can, because the next day it may be gone. The multi-cultural section of Paris called Belleville has a storied past – and a fascinating present. The iconic French songstress Édith Piaf grew up here, and according to legend, was born under a lamppost on the steps of the Rue de Belleville. It has since seen [...]

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Barcelona Graffiti: A Method To Its Madness

October 30, 2012

I had always wondered why European homeowners allowed graffiti to cover their facades and doorways and how they seemed  to simply accept these turf attacks as a reality of their changing urban landscape. Last week, while working in Barcelona, I got my answer. A colleague of mine, Rosa told me that back in the day [...]

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Today’s Pic: Side Street Surprise

October 25, 2012

La Sagrada Familia Church, The Magic Fountain, The Picasso Museum — all made the list: The Top Ten tourist attractions in the city of Barcelona, Spain. All definitely worth seeing. But “Mila” and her sister “Lua” did not make the list — yet they will remain one of the sweetest travel images I take home [...]

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Killer Street Art: Unintended Collaboration

August 21, 2012

They may be total strangers, but graffiti artists, band promoters, and illegal “poster pasters” often meet on the same gritty, decrepit, forgotten walls that make up our urban landscape.  Over a period of years, they unknowingly create partnerships in art making, and change the face of our neighborhoods – for better or for worse. Together, layer [...]

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Munich: Funky Factory Art (Part 2)

December 31, 2010

Pure Abstraction: A German factory complex produces many quirky, unexpected works of art — and it’s been closed for years. The twists, turns, and torn edges of a German industrial park have me asking – “Why am I obsessed with pipes and vents?” Why am I drawn to decaying wood, broken glass, and rusted metal? The [...]

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