We were raised in an Assyrian-Iranian American household. “Tarof” takes up a large part of the day. It’s a set of rules to follow in social situations. Just Wikipedia that shit. You can’t come right out and say what you think or ask for what you want. That’s rude! It often involves insisting that others… Continue reading Tarof and Other Christmas Rituals
Cubicles are the New Cigarettes
In twenty years we are going to look back at cubicles and shake our heads. A magazine spread promoting cubicle-esque office furniture will be today’s equivalent of finding an ad that touts the relaxing effects and medical benefits of Camels or Virginia Slims. “What were they thinking?” The youngsters will say. I sit all day… Continue reading Cubicles are the New Cigarettes
Canceled Exhibit at Artissima Reeks of Censorship
Arte Povera did not exist. This was the central thesis for an exhibit developed by Triple Candie which was to be included in the Artissima Art Fair in Turin last November. Triple Candie gained approval and developed its concept for months. The entry which was accepted for publication in the… Continue reading Canceled Exhibit at Artissima Reeks of Censorship
Ken Okada window in Paris
OK, I promise, last post about Paris (maybe). I passed by this Ken Okada window on my way to dinner two weeks ago on rue de la Chaise in Paris. Its cool, eerie glow combined with delicate strata of tissue seemed to lift me off the ground… Continue reading Ken Okada window in Paris
Headphones remind me I’m in a public space
When I was in Paris last week (yes, my body has returned to the Bay Area, but my heart and mind have not, so please indulge a few more posts about France) I was struck by all the headphones. Headphone ads all over the walls of the metro, on those… Continue reading Headphones remind me I’m in a public space
Fresh Produce
Still high off my purchases at Anno Domini’s Fresh Produce last night!! Speak Slow by Lacey Bryant and You Are the Tiger to My Milk Bar by Faring Purth
Any Ever by Ryan Trecartin and Lizzie Fitch
I went to the Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris last Sunday with my husband to see Ryan Trecartin and Lizzie Fitch’s exhibit called Any Ever. As soon as you enter the gallery, you know that you’re in for a different kind of museum… Continue reading Any Ever by Ryan Trecartin and Lizzie Fitch
What wine goes with…?
I love Auchan supermarkets in France. They have everything a girl could ever hope for, a whole aisle dedicated to yogurts and mousses, cheese from all the regions of France, and cheap, delicious French wine. Cool part about it are their wine pairing pictograms. Each wine on display is accompanied with little icons that show… Continue reading What wine goes with…?
Fresh Produce at Anno Domini gallery
It’s that time of year again! Anno Domini’s 11th annual Fresh Produce cash and carry art sale is starting this Friday night, December 2 at 8pm in downtown San Jose, CA. This year, it’s featuring 45 artists from 14 countries. The art is always great and pretty cheap, usually under $200 and some things as… Continue reading Fresh Produce at Anno Domini gallery
Blank are racist
I am inspired by this post about a Romanian campaign to change the top google search from “romanians are stupid” to “romanians are smart.” It got me thinking about other top google searches. Like Americans… Apparently Americans are dumb but definitely not stupid. And French… And Mexicans… With hesitation I tried Africans… But what about making… Continue reading Blank are racist