Radishes at Christmas

For 125 years, the Mexican community in Oaxaca has celebrated their agrarian roots with a knock-out display of carved radishes … More

The Art of Orchids

Exploring your own neighborhood can surprise you. For the past year I’ve driven past a discrete sign on the road … More

Creativity is central in every part of the Dia de Muertos holiday, a time when many in Latin America and … More

Mexican chocolate combines the fragrance of cinnamon with nuts and cacao beans into a unique and memorable taste. When visiting … More

The Oaxaca weaving tradition is centered in Teotitlán del Valle, where now over 150 families create rugs and textiles. Their … More

Answer: a think tank for artists. The luxury of time, a rare commodity in this over-scheduled world can allow for … More

The color red may dominate during Valentine’s Day, but this vibrant color has ruled for thousands of years. Red can … More

Aren’t you curious when you see a locked door, a portal into another environment? Here are a selection of doorways … More

My walk today passed by an art installation on the mountain. The rusted steel frame traced out the traditional shape … More

While I sit here in Oaxaca today, January 6, 2022, nearly all residents are celebrating Three Kings Day: a time … More