The journey of an olive from tree to oil was brought to life in trip to the Marche region and a friend’s farm, where I experienced that exquisite quality of timelessness. The past and future met here, and it was gorgeous
Italian maximalist design is expressed, well, to the max, in this study of a really well-designed look. From graphics to home design and fashion, La Double J is a branding inspiration, even if baroque combos are not your personal aesthetic
A comparison of four websites in the Italian home design industry: Kartell, Minotti, Poltrona Frau and Arflex. I note the best aspects of their web design, and what can be improved. How your site looks and functions speaks volumes to your audience – make sure yours is up to speed.
There are some works of art whose process is almost tangible – as if you can imagine the artist’s thinking and approach, even if you would never be able to replicate it. With some great oil paintings and timeless works of art, you can see the structure and path it took to realize the image. […]
Abel Ferrara’s latest film, Tommaso, premieres at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. I had the chance to be a part of this film, and here I reflect on the dark genius of this artist filmmaker, a fellow New Yorker in Rome
With the anniversary of Bauhaus coming up, I have found my thoughts reaching back to my first design job out of college – a position which had me studying 20th century design while honing the 21st century skills of web and graphic design
I’m sharing a few new projects on the horizon – in new mediums. From acrylic to video, my creative world has a broad palette.
Taking a few moments in your day to carve out time for yourself, away from screens and connections, is a luxury so few tend to do regularly. When it comes to unwinding for myself, I always find divulging into a story is a salve – especially if the story has magical or ancient themes. These […]
Truly capturing the beauty and culture of any location in the vast world is difficult to do. But to do it artistically – and concisely – seems almost impossible. But, the sweet and beautiful filmettes by videographer Oliver Astrologo caught my eye with because of their ability to do just that. Absorbing the environment and […]
Tom Ford’s Fall 2019 collection had me at purple – the androgynous line only brought out the sleek femininity of silk, fur and velvet fabrics, presented in the a chic, wearable palette. The designer’s fearless return to timeless simplicity makes the wearer’s own confidence and allure shine through
This artist has recently come into the spotlight – at 98 years old. I’m inspired by Luchita Hurtado, whose soulful career as an artist, woman and mother is an inspiration
As an entrepreneur, sometimes it can be hard to let go of what brought you to where you are. Just as the very business you created is a representation of you, so is every single element. But, just as you wouldn’t hire a copywriter to do your business accounting – your visual communication needs the […]
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