Mexico City – The Zona Maco expereince

{warming up before the race – tm} My first trip to De Efe – Mexico City happened this month. It was a business trip for my Human’s gallery Luis de Jesus and I was there as an eager and helpful gallery intern/volunteer. There were a couple of free days to explore but for the majority …

El Matadero, Madrid

In the Slaughter House Lovis Corinth 1893  So if you go outside of Madrid proper, down some fancy named calles (streets), you will end up at the river. And at the place of slaughter and selling of flesh. El matadero.It isn’t a very old place, by European standards, but it really resonated in a familiar way with me. …

Saint Who? Bring on the Ladies!

{on the bridge} The name San Ysidro brings no goods feeling to most borderland Mexicans. This spot on the globe is one of the most tedious crossing points of the US and Mexico; especially on foot. When in the capital of Spain, however, the patron saint- San Isidro brings picnics in the park, holy donuts …