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Conflitti e Armonie: The starting point for progress

“Conflicts and Harmonies,” a new installation by renowned artist Luigi Petracchi opens this weekend in beautiful Pistoia, Italy. The show is described by curator Laura Monaldi as “an introspective invitation to personal reflection; an invitation to ‘descend’ within the most complex, deep and ancestral themes with which modern man lives, often ignoring its existence. From artistic creation – pages wisely elaborated by hand and chemically, … Continue reading Conflitti e Armonie: The starting point for progress

Accents & Apertures: Arts & Culture. Photography. Travel.March 28, 2019March 28, 2019Leave a comment

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Where are we going and why?

Take a listen as Ibarionex and Jens Krauer talk about a holistic approach to creativity on The Candid Frame. Continue reading Where are we going and why?

Accents & Apertures: Arts & Culture. Photography. Travel.March 13, 2019March 13, 2019Leave a comment

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Stark Realities

“The Snow is melting into music.” –John Muir, John of the Mountains, The Unpublished Journals of John Muir No symptoms. No family history. I haven’t touched these pages for some time because since October, health issues had my creative mind frozen in a thick, cold web of anxiety. It was in early October that a routine colonoscopy after turning 50 in August revealed a serious … Continue reading Stark Realities

Accents & Apertures: Arts & Culture. Photography. Travel.March 11, 2019Leave a comment

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At the Center of Things

“My foot slips on a narrow ledge; in that split second, as needles of fear pierce heart and temples, eternity intersects with present time. Thought and action are not different, and stone, air, ice, sun, fear, and self are one. What is exhilarating is to extend this acute awareness into ordinary moments, in the moment-by-moment experiencing of the lammergeier and the wolf, which, finding themselves … Continue reading At the Center of Things

Accents & Apertures: Arts & Culture. Photography. Travel.January 7, 2019January 7, 20192 Comments

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Photo Ark: From adversity springs inspiration, hope and a global quest

National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore‘s multi-year quest to photograph all creatures in human care around the world offers important lessons on inspiration, conservation action and finding hope during dark times. AI-AP Pro Photo Daily recently published my piece (below) on his project and ongoing exhibition at the beautiful Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles. I hope some of you may have a chance … Continue reading Photo Ark: From adversity springs inspiration, hope and a global quest

Accents & Apertures: Arts & Culture. Photography. Travel.December 7, 20181 Comment

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Absolute freedom of the soul: A journey to Lapland

Italian photographer Andrea Giandomenico recently shared images with me from his magical journeys to one of his favorite destinations on earth: Finnish Lapland, a wild and pristine park in the far north, home to Santa Claus and the last refuge of Finland’s ancient Sámi people. “Imagine something surreal in those quiet places where humans can observe and breathe moments of absolute freedom of the soul,” Andrea says. … Continue reading Absolute freedom of the soul: A journey to Lapland

Accents & Apertures: Arts & Culture. Photography. Travel.October 25, 2018October 25, 20181 Comment

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WorldWide Feature: Alexander Vinogradov

WorldWide Magazine Feature: Stunning portraits by Alexander Vinogradov Continue reading WorldWide Feature: Alexander Vinogradov

Accents & Apertures: Arts & Culture. Photography. Travel.October 9, 20181 Comment

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Calling All Creatives! Lensbaby’s “Project Disrupt” contest deadline is Oct. 8!

Lensbaby – makers of award winning lenses, optics, and accessories – is partnering up with Lume Cube and Mountainsmith, for Project Disrupt, a contest which will give 10 lucky individuals photography/videography gear to fuel their next passion project. It’s easy to enter via a simple form. Check it out & share your great idea! Project Disrupt Disruptions are great creative fire starters – they force us to stop what we’re doing, break out … Continue reading Calling All Creatives! Lensbaby’s “Project Disrupt” contest deadline is Oct. 8!