Greetings, Substackers, and welcome to the weekly newsletter, full of color and talent and surprise. I think we can all use more of that right now, ya’ know? The glimmers that keep us going. Enjoy!
Please watch this insane and beautiful rhythm demonstration by a father and son..
Every Saturday in Aksum, Ethiopia, the women bring their handwoven baskets to market.
Aojierou is a young fashion designer studying at the Royal Academy of Antwerp. Their looks convey an apocalyptic vision and a fear of war.
The bent trees that grow on Slope Point, at the southernmost tip of New Zealand, are strange and beautiful.
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These handmade metal pieces are a contemporary take on the traditional milagros of Mexico and other Latin American countries.
Okuda is a Spanish street artist based in San Miguel, Mexico. He makes large scale installation and murals using fantastically bold colors and designs.
Check out a young Chaka Kahn performing Once You Get Started. SO GOOD.
How have I never heard of this place? The ancient Roman city or Timgad, located in modern day Algeria, and known as the ‘Pompeii of Africa.’
I feel it’s a good time to review some of the most iconic designs of the Bauhaus school. Here you go.
Did you know typewriter art was a thing? This guy’s insta is full of live examples, and his website has prints of his work.
Danny Rozin is an interactive digital artist. He’s been making what he calls ‘mirrors,’ for many years now. His pieces respond to the presence of the viewer.
This is a new painting by Robert Lucy, who happens to be my husband. Here in the desert, we don’t get peonies, so he decided to paint one. Luscious, isn’t it?
One more thing: if you haven’t read the Alice Munro obit in the NY Times, please do. What an extraordinary artist. I’m wishing you all a good weekend. - Chris
Inspired in so many directions. Loved getting a glimpse into the art and mind of new-to-me artist Daniel Rozin. Thanks for opening my eyes this morning, dear Chris.