Traditionally artists have provided a mirror image of the societies in which they lived, often being at the forefront of […]
A Tale of Three Colombian Pueblos
While Colombia’s big cities of Bogota, Medellin and Cali get most of the press, the true heart of this incredibly […]
Can we free ourselves of cultural bias?
I saw the sign ‘Real Estate—Apartments and Condos for Rent’ so decided to stop in and inquire. The professionally dressed […]
Madonnas as Symbols of Devotion
Only a Woman, divine, could know all that a woman can suffer. ― Willa Cather, Death Comes for the Archbishop Shrines […]
The Power of the Visual
As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. This is definitely the case when comparing the […]
Film and Television Production: Living in an Alternative Reality
Have you ever wondered why Hollywood ‘celebrities’ seem to be so out of touch with the reality that normal folks […]
Rediscovering Legendary Artist Frida Kahlo
I never paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality. – Frida Kahlo It’s impossible to write about the […]
Diego Rivera: Master Muralist and Defender of Worker’s and Indigenous Rights
Avowed atheist, proud communist, tempestuous lover and principled artist—Diego Rivera was all of these and much, much more. The Mexican […]
Discussing US Immigration: Emotion and Facts
On this blog, I welcome dissenting opinions as well as all comments and insights from readers, but I do expect […]
Dispelling Myths About Migration
With thousands of migrants from Central America currently stranded just south of the US border in Mexico, it’s time to […]
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