Alina Oswald is a writer, photographer and photo educator living in the New York City area. She is the author of Journeys Through Darkness: A Biography that tells the story of award-winning, legally blind photographer Kurt Weston. Alina Oswald has spent much of her career covering HIV and AIDS, as well as the LGBTQ+ community, […]
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“Early Sunday Morning” by American Artist Edward Hopper 1930 – Oil on Canvas 60″ x 30″ In the permanent collection of The Whitney Museum of Art in New York City. FROM OUR ARCHIVES: This article was first published by ARTS&FOOD on Sept. 27, 2013 “Early Sunday Morning” A Painting by Edward Hopper “Early Sunday Morning” A […]
PHOTO L.A. celebrating its 27th Anniversary is the longest running art fair west of New York and is the largest photo-based art fair in the country by attendance. It brings together photography dealers from around the globe, displaying the finest contemporary photography, video and multi-media installations along with masterworks from the 20th and 19th centuries. These old […]
“Nordic Cuddle.” Founder Rebecca Mikkola CUDDLING is a new form of Physical and Mental Therapy, aka, Hugging! The company’s name is “Nordic Cuddle.” Founder Rebecca Mikkola uses tactile therapy to get up close and personal in the name of relaxation and a sense of well-being. Big city life often dictates that you shouldn’t so much as […]
Vegeterian Cauliflower Casserole Recipe Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice 4 oz. of sliced mushrooms 1 Green Pepper, diced 3 Tablespoons Butter 3 Cups of Bechamel Sauce (recipe at the end) 3 Green onions, sliced in 1/4 inch segments, white and best parts of the greens 1 small jar of […]
Yasuhide Kagii (Japanese Artist) starts his artwork with a painting on board or canvas. Love, passion, song, music and Japanese culture are his subjects. Then he transitions that two-dimensional image into a multi-dimensional digital delight created on clear acrylic film and suspended in layers, forming a moving image as the viewer walks around the […]
Mercantile Dining & Provision By Zane Beck This is the place to show off “Dinner in Denver.” The Mercantile Dining & Provisions restaurant is one of several great reasons to visit downtown Denver’s “Union Station.” First, you must experience it’s echoing grand hall, a true nostalgic train station, constructed in 1914. Amtrak’s California Zphyr still […]
Editor’s Hello: Yuletide in NYC means Parties, Parades, High Culture, Beautiful Lights, and Great Shopping! EDITOR’S NOTE: Special NYC Issue: As an artist, editor, publisher, and career-long member of the 4th estate, I have logged many years in NYC, for work and by having an apartment there for 10 years. For me, New York City is the center […]
New York City’s museums, galleries and theaters host an incredible breadth of offerings. The choices are nearly endless, and they extend to every borough. Below, we show you what cultural attractions you can’t miss when you’re in town. Read on for all the details. NYC Museums Carnegie Hall History The Museum Restaurants Guide two a […]
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