Playing through March 5, the Boston Ballet’s “Artifact” portrays a startling battle between past and present for control of the collective consciousness. The first show of a five-year collaboration with star choreographer William Forsythe, “Artifact” delivers a chilling and refreshingly contemporary performance. The piece originally debuted in 1984 at Ballet Frankfurt, though Forsythe made significant…Read More
Art
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Stunning piece by Henry Taylor at the ICA. 2) Galentines present from my friend Jocelyn. 3) Fashion week goodies from Marc Jacobs. 4) Journalist on duty. Always on duty. 5) Buttermilk & Bourbon on Comm Ave opens to the public tomorrow! Delicious New Orleans style food and cocktails, and live jazz on Sundays. 6) Sassy little skeleton at the MFA Boston.
6 Year Blogiversary!
Six years ago today I sat down and tentatively penned my first post for Trends and Tolstoy. 12 countries, hundreds of books, and countless glasses of champagne later, I’m a better person for it. Writing this blog has helped me pursue and discover my passions, and has allowed me (through lots of hard work and…Read More
State of Emergency
Last week I attended a powerful activist art installation at the Dorchester Arts Collaborative. Below is a snippet of my coverage for The Bay State Banner. The Dorchester Arts Collaborative pulsed with laughter, energy and life last Saturday, Feb. 4. It was the second of two weekends during which the Design Studio for Social Intervention…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Stunning exhibit of the Cuban artist Diago at the Cooper Gallery. 2) Spent an empowering afternoon photographing an Emergency Response Center that provides art therapy to victims of racial violence. 3) Can’t get enough of this adorable doormat. 4) Lazy Sunday breakfasts. 5) Naturally, I’m rooting for the Patriots tonight! 6) Style blogger with normal interests and reading habits.
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Volunteering at the Sherrill House nursing home has become the highlight of my week. 2) Breakfast & The Banner. 3) Perpetually looking at art. 4) An aggressive, but not unwarranted, feminist wake up call. 5) Starting the year right with a trip to the Motherland. 6) Found this little oasis in my office building.