Posts Tagged ‘spain’
Underground Oasis at Aire Ancient Baths
By Melissa Sorge Tucked away in a 18th century textile factory in lower Manhattan, a subterranean sanctuary beckons visitors seeking old world relaxation and a place to hit the pause button the city that never sleeps. Aire Ancient Baths’ Tribeca location is a refuge from out bust livesโa place to unplug from the modern world…
Read MorePop Culture Portrait โ Interview with Alberto Ramirez
For as long as Alberto Ramirez could hold a pencil in his hand, heโs been drawing. The Madrid-born artist began painting in elementary school and simply never looked back. For a large part of his career, Ramirez has focused his efforts on portrait painting. Fascinated by the human face and its ability to tell the…
Read MoreMallorca: The Mediterranean Dream
Beyond the shores of Barcelona, some 150 miles south in the Mediterranean Sea lies Mallorca, a 1400-square-mile Spanish paradise. From azure views and roaring cliffs, to rich culture and charming villagesโthe sights of the popular European hotspot have inspired generations of artists and writers, including poet Robert Graves who is buried in the islandโs northwestern…
Read MoreDomingo Zapata: Falling in Love with Expression
Describing Domingo Zapata as a man of passion would no doubt be an understatement. Although, this may also be the artistโs favorite way of describing himself. Seen frequently amongst the company of A-listers such as Johnny Depp and Leonardo Dicaprio, Zapataโs lavish lifestyle has earned him almost as much attention as his Expressionist paintings, which…
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