A Family Affair – Johnny Jimenez Knows to Add Love to his Art
byJohnny Jimenez has an anniversary coming up. On the 29th of January, he will have been married for 21 years. We wanted to know…
Artisan Stories
Let’s Talk About Love
byTry to pin down love. Try to define it. It slips away. It doesn’t stay put. It’s something we know without necessarily having the…
Survival of the Spirit in the Grips of A Pandemic
byStranded hundreds of miles from his wife and children during the COVID-19 pandemic, one Peruvian artisan discovers a powerful way to survive loss, theft,…
The Day Nancy Quispe Will Never Forget
byNancy Quispe was five months pregnant when the world shut down. Confined to a house with her husband and daughter, Nancy had to manage…
Heartfelt Thanks From the Far Reaches of the World
byThe presents have been opened. The meal has been eaten. The sun has set on the holidays, and on a particularly challenging year. But…
Hope Shines Bright for the New Year
byIn a year filled with uncertainty, heartache, and change, we find reason to celebrate every small moment of joy. You may not realize the…
Meet Elena Ixtamer, Weaver of Joy
byElena Ixtamer weaves gratitude into every piece she makes. It is evident in the vibrancy of her colors, the gorgeous texture of her fabrics, and…
A Heartfelt Thank You From Susana Valadez
bySusana Valadez is the founder and curator of the Huichol Center for Cultural Survival and Traditional Arts. She has spent decades supporting and promoting…
Artists Welcome Happiness
byWhile this year has been full of challenges, artisans around the world forge ahead with grace, happiness, and creativity. Some have discovered unexpected talents….
Celebrating African Art and Artisans, In Their Own Words
byNOVICA’s West African artisans share their deeply personal stories about what their art means to them and why black art should matter to us…