Ron English has a new book and to coincide with its release, there’s a launch this Thursday at Atomica Gallery in London. Death and the Eternal Forever is the new book from fine artist and street art legend Ron English. In this collection of visually astonishing and bitingly funny work, English explores his belief that…
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In the past few weeks, I’ve been trying to gather resources that help me understand the architecture & cities of Africa. For many, the mention of Africa conjures images of poverty, mysterious tribes, thick jungles, and colossal Savannahs. While that remains true, according to this article, it’s been more and more clear that Africa will…
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For dinner tonight, whip up the BEST Homemade Beef Enchiladas to enjoy a meal full of flavour. These Beef Enchiladas are made with deliciously seasoned ground beef, red enchilada sauce, cheddar cheese, and more. Read, cook, and enjoy! Is there anything better than big-batch meals that are full of flavour, and also leave you with…
Randol Contreras. The Marvelous Ones: Drugs, Gang Violence, and Resistance in East Los Angeles. Oakland: University of California Press, 2024. By Dianne Violeta Mausfeld East Los Angeles is an unincorporated part of Los Angeles County with a population that is over 95 percent Latino, overwhelmingly Mexican immigrants and Mexican Americans. Mexican immigrants settled in this…
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When we think of the art world, our minds often leap to the artists, galleries, and exhibitions that bring creativity to life. But behind every masterpiece hanging in a gallery or traveling the globe for a show, there’s a meticulous process ensuring its safety and presentation. Enter Dubai Fine Arts, the leading art handling company…
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I love basil. I love growing basil, eating basil, looking at basil, thinking about basil, and talking about basil. One of the best things about basil is that, while on first blush it may seem like a challenging plant to grow, in reality it is very easy, prolific, and predictable. As long as you go…
JR rail network in Tokyo area What you may have read in this blog during the past four weeks were just my personal impressions and, by no means, a full analysis. Hardly ever had I had the same feeling of rushing through a country, covering so many metro and metro-like systems in just one month….
For the past few years, many people have asked me if I heard about the doctor in Clintonville who started a farm. None of them knew him or could tell me his name. He was a mystery farmer. Over time, I came to learn he didn’t just live in the neighborhood, but one street over…
The Smart “Enough” City The smart city concept arguably dates back to the invention of automated traffic lights, which were first deployed in 1922 in Houston, Texas. The exact origin of the concept is not tied to a specified time or individual. However, Smart cities have been around for a long time. We can also…
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Spring subtropical vegetable garden is unique compared to more temperate climates. There is so much beauty in this transition of seasons, as well as opportunity to use plants in finishing state whilst bringing in new warmer season crops. I will explain the experience through my own biodynamic vegetable gardens where we hold many of our…
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