For an increasing number of tourists, domestic and international, the idyllic destination of Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo isn’t simply about enjoying breathtaking natural beauty. The shift towards sustainable luxury gets fueled by a unique amalgamation of eco-consciousness and a high-end experience that sets a new global standard in the hospitality industry. Peninsula Papagayo, a 1,400-acre…
Journeying to the heart of Santa Fe in New Mexico brings you to the National Park Service’s (NPS) Southwest Regional Office, a division that showcases the unity of conservation, history preservation, and the vibrant western culture. The Southwest Regional Office maintains and oversees operations for 23 national parks across New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas,…
New York-based architecture firm WORKac has tackled the considerable challenges posed by a Rhode Island floodplain to create a model for resilient domestic living that marries a cutting-edge approach with environmental concerns. With climate change increasing floods’ frequency and severity, the development embraces a new and innovative way to manage domestic living in flood-prone areas.…
An innovative breakthrough in the art world has recently gained significant attention, leaving no room for interpretation – that the realm of creativity has a new, shining beacon. The prowess of which we speak is the Light Pavilion, a unique canvas that sits in the confluence of art, architecture, interaction, and perception, steering the DRAWING…
In eastern Italy, famed street artist Giulio Vesprini has just added another stunning and cerebral composition to his growing portfolio of public art. The monumental fresco, named ‘Cerchio G024’, adorns a basketball court in Monte Urano, a small town in the Marche region. Measuring over 600 square meters, Vesprini’s latest work is a striking geometric…
In the world of urban art, one name continues to push boundaries and redefine the parameters of the genre: SpY. The Madrid-based artist, known for his ingenious and thought-provoking interventions, makes his mark yet again through his recent works, ‘DIVIDED’ and ‘Cycles.’ SpY, whose career began in the mid-1980s as a graffiti artist, quickly emerged…
Internationally acclaimed artist Eric White is currently showcasing his distinctive work titled ‘Vignettes & Mutations’ at the prestigious GRIMM gallery in New York City. The exhibition, which opened on February 19th, is being hailed in online reviews, and has brought an intriguing mix of historical and pop-cultural elements to the heart of contemporary art scene.…
Renowned artist Hurvin Anderson is currently making waves in the art world with his latest collection of intimate, vibrant paintings depicting personal interpretations of the concept of home. Born in Birmingham, Anderson’s Jamaican heritage heavily influences his picturesque yet thought-provoking body of work that offers viewers a cross-cultural perspective on homely spaces. Anderson’s newest creations…
The unveiling of new stained-glass windows by Paris-born artist Claire Tabouret for the Notre-Dame Cathedral has garnered both admiration and criticism, sparking fierce debate within French society and precipitating legal threats. Tabouret was commissioned to create the new pieces as part of the ongoing restoration project following the devastating fire that engulfed the iconic cathedral…
Jordanian-Canadian architect Abeer Seikaly has pioneered an innovative solution to help displaced communities worldwide by integrating traditional Bedouin weaving techniques with modern architectural principles. Her design’s primary objective is to provide sustainable, mobile, adaptable, and culturally pertinent shelters for communities uprooted by climate change, war, or other catastrophic events. Seikaly’s revolutionary project, “Weaving a Home,”…