Photo By Gail
Sometimes the best souvenirs are the ones that combine artistry, whimsy, and cultural heritage — which is exactly what you get with this delightful set of three small figurines: a Mariachi Band of Pink Axolotls, each one handcrafted from painted gourds. With their tiny instruments and cheerful expressions, these amphibious musicians look ready to serenade you right off the shelf.
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Souvenir shopping in San Diego’s historic Old Town presents an unmatched opportunity to score treasures that perfectly blend Mexican folk art with pop culture. Case in point: an eye-popping picture frame that reimagines DC’s Wonder Woman — with supporting appearances by Superman, and Batman — in bold, colorful Day of the Dead style, with intricate sugar skull makeup, vibrant detailing, creating a playful twist on the heroes we all know and love. Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Wonder Woman Day of The Dead Picture Frame
Image Courtesy of AKC Museum of the Dog
This Friday, November 1st, the AKC Museum of the Dog is excited to celebrate Dia de Muertos with a special event for all dog lovers! From 12 Noon to 2 PM, come enjoy their monthly Breed Spotlight program, focusing on the incredible Mexican breed, the Xoloitzcuintli.
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One of my neighbor was showing their Halloween spirit with this cute window ledge display, and I just had to snap it. Have a fun Halloween, everyone!
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It’s been more than a few months since the Stephen Romano Gallery closed its location in Dumbo and went in search of a new home, and it has been sorely missed; not only for its unique exhibits of engaging art, and the cutting-edge artists that Romano goes out of his way to promote and support, but for the invaluable sense of community he has helped to cultivate among artists, writers, collectors and fans – which is just indispensable.
Continue reading Stephen Romano Presents Opus Hypnagogia at the Morbid Anatomy Museum