Category Archives: Museum Hopping

She Explains ‘Mansplaining’ With Help From 17th-Century Art

“Men to Avoid in Art and Life,” Nicole Tersigni harnesses her skill with a Twitter meme to illuminate the experience of women harassed by concern trolls, “sexperts” and more. She Explains ‘Mansplaining’ With Help From 17th-Century Art – The New York Times All men have done it. Credits: Painting at the MET, NYC The Fortune-TellerContinue reading “She Explains ‘Mansplaining’ With Help From 17th-Century Art”

Cuban Music Video Playlist

Cuba has been at the vanguard of music excellence for years. As a simple tribute I have collected the ones I have liked over the years in this playlist to share them with those who like dance, rhythm and their unique way of blending harmony and melody.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwngxavKOJmeGNvJ-c588Zcbiue3wLyWI Photo – Museum of the City of NewContinue reading “Cuban Music Video Playlist”

I.M.F. Predicts Deeper Global Downturn Even as Economies Reopen

“World finance group expects a 4.9 percent contraction this year instead of its previously forecast 3 percent drop, underscoring the scale of the task facing policymakers.” I.M.F. Predicts Deeper Global Downturn Even as Economies Reopen – The New York Times

In a Crisis, We Can Learn From Trauma Therapy

“I define resilience as the ability to navigate adversity and to grow and thrive from challenges,” Dr. Reivich added. And, she emphasized, it is an ability that can be learned.” In a Crisis, We Can Learn From Trauma Therapy – The New York Times PHOTO SOLOMON R. GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM Symbolist Poetry and the Salon deContinue reading “In a Crisis, We Can Learn From Trauma Therapy”

Juan de Pareja (1606-1670) by Velazquez, at MET, NYC

Velazquez (Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez) Spanish, Seville 1599-1660 Madrid Juan de Pareja (1606-1670) 1650 (oil on canvas) “Velazquez most likely executed this portrait of his enslaved assistant in Rome during the early months of 1650. According to one of the artist’s biographers, when this landmark of western portraiture was first put on displayContinue reading “Juan de Pareja (1606-1670) by Velazquez, at MET, NYC”

Diario de Puerto Rico – Se reportan 95 resultados positivos adicionales y se añaden dos muertes por COVID-19 en Puerto Rico

via Diario de Puerto Rico – Se reportan 95 resultados positivos adicionales y se añaden dos muertes por COVID-19 en Puerto Rico Painting: Francisco Oller y Cestero, El Velorio,c. 1893, oleo sobre tabla. 96” x 1561/2”. Colección Museo de Historia, Antropología y Arte de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras. (wall mural reproduction, TheContinue reading “Diario de Puerto Rico – Se reportan 95 resultados positivos adicionales y se añaden dos muertes por COVID-19 en Puerto Rico”