December 2024 – On Boxes
December 2024 On Boxes Malvina Reynolds was an American singer-songwriter and political activist who passed away in 1978 at age 77. Truthfully, I hadn’t heard of her until binge-watching Weeds, the mid-2000s Showtime series about a widowed mother in San Diego who turns to selling marijuana to support her family. Her song Little Boxes wittily […]
November 2024 – On Heritage
On Heritage In almost every conversation about my creative work, the theme of heritage inevitably surfaces.Heritage, the legacy passed down from previous generations, has become a powerful focus in the design world today. I remember the first time I heard Beyoncé’s The Gift, particularly the song “Black Parade.” The research and concept behind that album still resonate with […]
October 2024 – On Identity
On Identity As the trees begin to adorn their autumn colors, the release of a new Alaa El Aswany novel brings a mix of emotions. Au Soir d’Alexandrie, purchased but not yet read, sits on my shelf. There’s excitement because El Aswany is one of the few living Egyptians whose creative voice resonates internationally. But […]
September 2024 – September
Every two years, the Michelangelo Foundation for Creativity and Craftsmanship celebrates some of the finest craftsmanship in the world, through a public exhibition called HOMO FABER in Venice kicking off this September 1st. With Paris Design Week closely following, September is a month of celebration and work for many creatives. For those formatted by the […]
