Author Archives: Art for Housewives
Yūgen doilies
I often go to the outdoor market near my studio. One of the main things I look for is the second hand table full of used linens because it is there that sometimes I can find “centrini”, that is, Italian … Continue reading
Coppedé, a magical neighborhood in Rome
Recently I made reference to the Coppedé neighborhood in Rome. It’s such a magical place that it’s worth writing about even though my fotos don’t do it justice. And if you’re in Rome and interested in architecture, it’s a MUST SEE. The district, … Continue reading
A Mended Sidewalk
Originally posted on The Narrative Within:
Mending is a philosophy. And a measurement of value. If something must be mended, it means it has been used, thus is useful. Unfortunately, we have a tendency to look at much of what…
Mercatino Usato, second hand market in Rome
with Frida at the Mercatino This weekend, while taking a walk after A Heavy Duty lunch, we came across a second hand market near San Giovanni. It’s called Mercantino Usato Porta Maggiore and was full of EVERYTHING including books, furniture, clothing and … Continue reading
Arthur Bispo do Rosário
Originally posted on WWW.LATINOSINLONDON.COM:
This display at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum brings together over 80 artworks ranging from sculptures, hand-embroidered banners and garments, showcasing the variety and creativity of Arthur Bispo do Rosario (1909-1989), one of Brazil’s…



