Category: big cities
Bancas Pintadas: Painted Benches of Santiago, Chile
During a short stay in Chile’s capital – Santiago, we noticed many colorfully painted benches on the streets, especially in the area of our hotel, Las Condes. A bit of digging revealed “Bancas Pintadas,” a public-art initiative that transforms ordinary seating into open-air galleries for local artists. Enjoy a tune while browsing. Las Condes is
Wandering in Lastarria: Santiago, Chile
During a short stay in Chile’s capital – Santiago, we visited a colorful, historic district of the city – Lastarria. Barrio Lastarria is one of central Santiago’s most walkable, culture-forward districts—compact streets lined with cafés, wine bars, galleries, and indie shops which give it a lively, bohemian feel. Enjoy a tune while browsing. Barrio Lastarria
In the Air, On the Ground, Under the Sea at M+, Hong Kong
On our visit to Hong Kong, we visited M+, Hong Kong’s flagship museum of 20th–21st century visual culture—art, design/architecture, and moving image situated on West Kowloon Cultural Waterfront. We found enthralling a mural within the design/architecture gallery – “In the Air, On the Ground, Under the Sea” which rewards slow looking and has become a
Cafes, Bars & Brasseries of Paris, Part 10
Following our 9-part series showcasing nearly 100 photographs of cafés, bars, and brasseries on the street corners of Paris, we recently returned to the city and captured even more photos. These establishments offer an endless source of fascination, as both residents and visitors go about their daily routines in a unique setting. This compilation is