The immersive digital experiences that have been flooding Boston and other cities are not Art with a capital “A.” But they do serve the purpose of making complex art historical figures more approachable, and perhaps more entertaining, to a wide audience. “Immersive Frida Kahlo,” showing at The Castle on Columbus Avenue in Boston, was particularly difficult…Read More
Frida Kahlo
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Currently reading. 2) Winter sangria with cranberries, apples, and oranges. 3) PSA/public art on the way to the bus. 4) Matching outfits I made for my brother and his dog. 5) My new mug from Pipdream Pottery! 6) Christmas bites.
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) Having horchata with Frida. 2) Still visiting my ladies at the nursing home! 3) Very excited about the English language debut of this author. 4) Forever lurking at Little Free Libraries. 5) Will twirl for espresso. 6) Caught between stories.
Frida Kahlo
Next up in the Artist Series is the stunning and tragic Frida Kahlo. As many of you know, Frida was a Mexican painter who worked in the first half of the 20th century. She’s famous for her self portraits which reveal the trials of being a woman in a stifling patriarchal society. Frida was a…Read More
Gifts for the Stylish Intellectual
In keeping with the Trends and Tolstoy theme of fashion and intelligence, this year’s holiday gift guide features gifts for all the stylish intellectuals in your life. As one of them I advise you to avoid books, it gets too tricky with translations and editions, and pick one of these whimsical options instead. For the…Read More
Lady on Lady
I love clothes that are a little unexpected. Styling something that seems a little extravagant is always a fun challenge. I was immediately drawn to this dress. It’s not quite an homage to Frida Kahlo (no eyebrows!) but it’s a really interesting piece. I styled it with booties, a leather jacket and a red lip…Read More