Category: Art and Design
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The Nature of Adventure: Behind the Scenes
Is planning and creating an adventure an art or a science? I believe it is both. Two elements come together to form a complete adventure, an art that can be experienced, appreciated and revisited. It is shaped by subjective decision-making that fuels creativity and guides the journey itself. Planning requires…
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Her Lens on Desert Light and Mid-Century Design
As I stepped out of the car, the desert greeted me like fire, dry and relentless, wrapping itself around my skin. The temperature soared past 105 degrees, the sun burned so fiercely I could barely open my eyes. Each breath was ignited by its scorching intensity, every vein in my…
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At the Edge of Land and Sky: Katie Rodgers’ journey of Artistic Evolution
It is a journey shaped as much by the roads I traveled as by the conversations I shared in New Mexico. The adventure begins with a striking juxtaposition of New York and New Mexico, two contrasting worlds reflected both in life and in the artworks of American artist Katie Rodgers, opening…
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Beyond the Open Road and the Big Sky of Far West Texas
“The world offers itself to your imagination”. — Mary Oliver On my first adventure of 2026, I was heading deep into the high desert of Far West Texas from New Mexico, settling into the long hours of open road. Across the vast sweep of the Chihuahuan Desert, the world narrowed…
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The Whimsical Realm of Santa Barbara Architect Jeff Shelton: Shelter of Vision
“Even if you can’t see the full picture, trust the process, every small piece you add brings the vision close to life, gradually revealing the vision you’ve been building all along.” – Jeff Shelton On a sunny day in early December, I returned to Montecito (California) and drove along Mountain…
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From New York City to East Hampton: Discover the fascinating stories spoken in Art’s Language
New York City never sleeps, its lights and movement blur day and night, a reminder of being alive. Yet as I walked through the Upper East Side, autumn softened the scene: crisp air, golden leaves, and a rare calm tucked inside the city’s perpetual rush. The dialogue between art and…
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Black and White: Art and Philosophy
“To me, black and white are not merely colors of visual art, they are also philosophers: a dialogue between our being and the unseen power.” – American artist Christopher Mudgett Adventure begins with a black and white painting, both online and in the artist Christopher Mudgett’s (b.1982) profile photo. In the…
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More than meets the eyes: discover a treasure trove of art
I recently embarked on a European art adventure in the art world capital New York City (NYC). I captured the inspiration of artists, discovered more leading international art galleries and artists, immersing in centuries of extraordinary old-master paintings, antiques, timeless creativity and craftsmanship that have left an enduring mark on the…
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The Architectural Shelter Adventure
My scene transitioned from unusual Joshua Trees to the awe-inspiring giant Saguaro on the high desert, along with the strong sun and wind. I wanted to discover the architectural creation that is settled somewhere, composed with functional structure from the ceiling to the floor, embracing nature, arts and each other and…
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My Outer Space Adventure
“In spite of the odds, I am glad you found me”. I was on the dirt road under strong sun on the high desert world. Those unpaved roads that vanish into the horizon, in the middle of nowhere, leading me to somewhere: the infinite universe, whispering of an intimate outer…
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Art is culture; Art is discovery
The open windows in a cozy cabin like a mirror, reflecting those art scenes… I was stuck in traffic, I was in the warmer climes, my toes sunk into the soft beach. Art has the unique ability to inspire, transform and connect us all. Artists create beauty, visualize dreams and…
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My Island life: Maui, Hawaii
After taking a long break since my last adventure in 2024, I decided to start a long Hawaii journey – 12 days epic adventure – exploring and immersing in the island of Maui and Kauai deeply. It was my second time at Maui since the pandemic. I returned to experience…
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