I blog about a diversity of artworks from various perspectives: social/emotional, spiritual, cultural, making connections to real life and offering suggestions how you can make art come alive for your students/children/loved ones.
Rafael Ferrer: Istoria de la Isla, 1974: Floating Island of Resistance
Rafael Ferrer's 1974 series, Istoria de la Isla, utilizes maps to reflect Puerto Rico's intricate history and identity. The artist...
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Recreating Puerto Rican Art: A Personal Journey
During the pandemic, the author recreated iconic Puerto Rican artworks to highlight cultural contributions often overlooked. Each piece served as...
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The Sewing Machine in Latino/Latin American Art
September is National Sewing Month, inspiring a celebration of Latin American art featuring sewing themes. Highlights include Fernando Botero's "Taller...
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Latin American Artists in the “Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism” Exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
I've been having an amazing time giving tours at the Met's Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism exhibition. One surprise were...
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Amalia Mesa-Bains: Archeology of Memory: Seeing this exhibition with my sister was everything!
I visited the Amalia Mesa Bains: Archeology of Memory exhibition with my sister, and it felt like we had our...
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Frida Kahlo: Portrait of my Family
Frida Kahlo painted "Portrait of My Family" throughout her life, illustrating her cherished relatives and her emotional losses. After a...
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“La Cama” by Puerto Rican Artist, Pepón Osorio
What do you See? I facilitated a program at El Museo del Barrio last week for Arts & Minds, an...
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How can I learn about an artist(s) if I miss their exhibition?
I have every intention at getting to all the exhibitions that I am interested in. I live in New York...
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