One Artist’s Harrowing Escape and the Fight to Practice His Art
byNicolás Chavez Sojuel has tales of violence, persecution, assassination and hiding. But this sculptor found a way to channel his stories into his art….
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The Art that Doesn’t Die: Gregorio Bracamonte Creates New Archaeology
by“Before I die, I want to leave many designs so that people remember me” San Juan de Oriente is a town in Nicaragua that…
Making a Mark: Jalapa Girl Jewelsmiths Embody Female Empowerment
byOurs are the hands that create lovely items to sell and we manage our own micro-business. With the profits, we help ourselves and our…
Weaver of Dreams: The Magic of Mayra Hernandez
by“We suffered not only the grief from my father’s death, we also suffered hunger and sickness… but all of this made me stronger and, thanks to…
Celebrating Mid-teen Milestones: Quinceañera and Sweet 16 Gifts
byOur mid-teen years are some of the most important and exciting of our lives. For girls, it’s within these powerful years that they really…
Tourmaline, The Unknown October Birthstone
byUntil I started researching this article, I had never heard of tourmaline. However, it is one of the two official birthstones for October, along…
The Art of Decorating: Mixing Home Decor from Around the World
byThere is no right or wrong way to decorate a home. Our homes are a reflection of who we are; therefore, they should be…
Chess, the Game of Kings..and everyone else
byThe longest chess game ever recorded was back in 1989 at the Belgrade Marathon in Belgrade, Serbia. Opponents Ivan Nicolic and Goran Arsovic battled…
How to Make your New House Feel Like Home
byMoving into a new home can be a very daunting process but this transition comes with a lot of excitement as well. Your new home…
Stars Who Illuminate Others
byWith the birth of their daughter in 1990, Francisco and Argentina became parents. Emotions of all kinds arose. Love. Dedication. Worries. Fears. All these…