Recycled Art in Sebastopol
I recently taught my students a unit about recycled materials and green design, and it opened my eyes to the many uses of found…
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The Colorful Street Art in São Paulo, Brazil
The street art in São Paulo is one of the best things to do in this overwhelmingly huge city. São Paulo, Brazil is a…
Northern California’s Greatest Artist: Wayne Thiebaud
Wayne Thiebaud was born in 1920 and just passed away, at the age of 101, here in my hometown of Sacramento. Just after I…
What is folklore? The intersection of art, culture & travel
Because art and culture are such integral parts of travel, let’s take a look at what folklore is and where to see folklore while…
Botticelli’s Primavera…And so what?
If you’ve been to Florence, you’ve likely seen this Sandro Botticelli painting. If not, then perhaps you will someday because Botticelli’s Primavera is one…
10 Tips for Visiting Museums with Kids
I love going to museums. I loved it when I was a kid, when I first went to Europe as a teenager, when I…
2 Very Different Museums in San Francisco: de Young Museum & Legion of Honor
2 favorite museums in San Francisco: Art museums and small children are not always a good mix. On our many visits to San…
The David Statue: The Story Behind Michelangelo’s David
Yesterday as I was leaving the grocery store, I saw a bumper sticker that said “EARTH without art is just ‘Eh’”. That sticker reminded…
A Sacred Conversation in a Church in Venice
I’ve had a hard time writing this post, trying to eloquently explain its purposes, so I’ll just keep it simple and lay them out…
Where to See the Art of Brazil
Most people don’t realize that Brazil is a very artsy place. When I first went there, I was surprised to see art everywhere…from the…