Welcome to a mesmerizing journey into the world of Dutch artist Afra Eisma! In her U.S. solo exhibition debut, HUSH, presented by the Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego, Eisma invites us into her vibrant, dreamlike universe—a healing space woven from personal trauma, mythology, and pure imagination.

Afra Eisma (b. 1993, NL) lives and works in Den Haag, the Netherlands. She studied Fine Arts at the Royal Academy of Arts, the Hague, and Central Saint Martins, London. 

Using craft techniques in novel ways, Afra Eisma explores and manifests personal stories through immersive and intimate textiles, sculptures, and ceramics installations.

Taylor McKimens, an American artist and sculptor, is renowned for his vibrant, comic-influenced paintings and installations. Taylor grew up in Winterhaven, California, a small town near the Mexican border, where its blue-collar population significantly shaped his artistic upbringing. His Southwest desert influences are unshakable in his form of folk interpretations in his contemporary art.

Welcome to a brand-new art collection by Superflat Movement artist Mr., aka née Masakatsu Iwamoto. In this eight-minute video, you will be treated to an exhibition walk-through at the Perrotin Gallery in Los Angeles featuring Mr.’s “It Was On a Brilliant Day.” 

Mr. features a large-scale installation of his Japanese art studio, featuring paintings, drawings, sculptures, and art installations. At the time of my filming, Mr.

Taylor McKimens is an American artist and sculptor renowned for his vibrant, comic-influenced paintings and installations. His formative years in Winterhaven, California, a small town near the Mexican border, significantly shaped his artistic approach. His Southwest desert upbringing influenced his blue-collar defiance of traditional beauty norms often found in contemporary art.

Santa Fe artists Elizabeth Hayes Christopher and Scott Christopher survived a life-changing lightning strike just steps away from their art studio on what seemed to be a clear, sunny day. Against all odds, their survival became a pivotal moment, fueling their creative journey and inspiring people around the globe.

I recently released a mini-documentary, Lightning Strike, an inspirational video sharing their incredible story and exploration of art's perseverance and transformative power.

What happens when a sudden bolt from the sky changes your life forever? Lightning Strike is a powerful mini-documentary that follows the incredible journey of Santa Fe artists Elizabeth Hayes Christopher and Scott Christopher. They both defied the odds after surviving a near-fatal lightning strike—on a clear, sunny day—steps away from their art studio.

Join award-winning author and designer Mark Murphy on a historical adventure as he shares his findings about the Grapevine Canyon Petroglyphs on Spirit Mountain.

The Grapevine Canyon Petroglyphs are in Grapevine Canyon on Spirit Mountain in Nevada. In 1984, they were listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places. For thousands of years, the Mojave Indians have called this sacred place their homeland.

Award-winning book designer Mark Murphy on an outdoor hiking adventure to an ancient civilization in the Arizona desert located in the Great Bend of the Gila National Monument and initially inhabited by the ancestral Hohokam dating back to 3,000 BC. Ancient Arizona Hiking Tour with Mark Murphy

The Great Bend of the Gila, located in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert and covering more than 375,000 acres, is a site of immense historical importance.

Join award-winning book designer Mark Murphy on an outdoor hiking adventure to an ancient civilization on the Pacific Crest Trail in San Diego County, California. Get ready as we hike to Eagle Rock.

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Eagle Rock is a 6.3-mile out-and-back hike along the Pacific Crest Trail that delivers an 856-foot elevation gain.

Baseball, Art, and Dreams by Scott Christopher is a grand slam book for baseball literature.

How was that for a creative first pitch? The following blog entry is a brief introduction to a new book and experience written by a wild and illuminated character in baseball.
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