Art Basel Miami Beach 2023 recap
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I came, I saw, now I'm writing about it: my first time at Art Basel. Miami Beach, that is. A tale of modernism, zombie formalism and formal bras. Yayoi Kusama Miami Beach is a beautiful island town with white beaches and palm trees; it also has an architecturally exceptional Art Deco downtown, …

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10 artsy things in Dallas-Fort Worth to do with kids this summer
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The DFW metroplex is a great place to raise children. And we have made it to the summer break, let's make the best of it. Texas heat can be brutal, so here are some entertaining, educational and artistic alternatives to other summer classics like splash pads and indoor playgrounds... And what …

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DFW’s 2023 cultural calendar
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If your New Year’s resolution for 2023 is to get out more and experience art and culture and you also happen to live in Dallas-Fort Worth — or plan to visit — then this list is for you! And if you’re against resolutions but need some inspiration or variety for outings with friends, dates or family …

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10 artworks in Dallas-Fort Worth you need to see
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Here is my list of the ultimate must-see pieces of art around the DFW metroplex. Admittedly, these are not my absolute top 10 favorites artworks (which are more niche) but are rather a compilation of all those very important works and places that I think make this area such a versatile art destinat…

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New aperitivo ideas
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Summer is here... or has been here for an eternity if you live in Texas like I do. And is there anything better than a light,  refreshing  pre-dinner cocktail in summer? Ok, maybe a beach vacation. But a cold yummy aperitivo with great snacks can be a nice substitute if there are no French Riviera …

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Ukrainian artists everybody should know
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Now it is more important than ever to highlight Ukrainian culture. And as an art writer that was born in Russia I see it as my duty to honor the Ukrainian art world in the best way I can. So without further ado, here are some of the most prominent (and also my favorite) Ukrainian artists in alphabe…

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Hello 2022: Dry January and other funny ideas
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"Wordle is the sourdough starter of Omicron" (Emily Coleman via Twitter ). Similarly to this meme that shows the unpredictability of our times, I would have never thought that one day, I'd be one of those "Dry January people". How we laughed at our high school teacher who g…

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21st century art
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... what an ambitious title! But I will dare an attempt at a summary. For almost 22 years - a fifth! - of the 21st century have already passed. This is still very hard to believe, for many of us - hence the multitude of memes that claim that 20 years ago was 1980 😁 Similar to that point of view, t…

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The 25 results of a poll conducted by the New York Times on the best book of the last 125 years have disappointed me so greatly that I decided to make my own list! (Really, have a look , did a high schooler just list everything they have read in their life?) This list represents what I - duh 😉 - b…

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2021 gift guide
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Here are some ideas what to gift to people, based on their personalities. for the intellectual - an avid reader, always informed, outspoken, a great person to have deep conversations with, though pretty intimidating: JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this co…

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