Visiting Desert X, Coachella Valley’s Contemporary Art Exhibition
Coachella Valley is about more than just its star-studded music festival. It has a vibrant art scene embodied by the biennial Desert X exhibition. Every other spring, the desert comes to life for two months with installations created by international contemporary artists. The artworks are scattered throughout the region...
Marciano Art Foundation: A Peek Inside LA’s Masonic Temple Turned Museum
From the street, the Marciano Art Foundation looks like a strange windowless building adorned with curious iconography. In fact, the Scottish Rite Masons constructed the temple in the early 60s and it wasn’t until 2017 that the structure was transformed into the contemporary art museum that it is today....
The Ultimate Guide to Maresme, Barcelona’s Overlooked Coastal Neighbor
The spectacular region of Maresme is located just north of Barcelona, but doesn’t receive hoards of visitors like the Catalan capital. Seaside villages, natural parks, rocky coves, and fabulous eateries are just a few things that make a trip here worthwhile. Each of the 16 coastal towns feature expansive...
Exploring LA’s Stunning Filipinotown Street Art
Most people quickly pass through the small neighborhood of Historic Filipinotown, situated below the 101 Freeway and adjacent to LA’s bustling Downtown. The nearby neighborhoods of Echo Park and Silverlake were also relatively overlooked not so long ago, but have been revitalized with hipster cafes, art exhibitions, and trendy...
Inside the LA Street Art Exhibition, Beyond the Streets
Tucked away in the outskirts of Downtown Los Angeles there’s a nondescript warehouse that has been transformed into one of the coolest art galleries around. After seeing the original exhibition Art in the Streets at the MOCA in 2011, I was excited to visit the newest installment, Beyond the Streets....
Events and Activities Happening in Barcelona: December, 2016
Barcelona’s event calendar is always full, adding to the city’s charm. Although not the best time of the year for outdoor activities, Barcelona’s weather remains more or less mild throughout the winter, providing an enjoyable atmosphere for live music events or food trucks. From special Christmas markets to concerts...