National Ainu Museum & Park – Upopoy, Shiraoi, Hokkaido, Japan

Did you know that Japan has an Indigenous population? They are the Ainu. We visited Upopoy, the National Ainu Museum & Park, today. The Ainu people are the Indigenous people of Japan (specifically Hokkaido), and much like other Indigenous peoples, … Continue reading

Signatures – “Antigone” by The Classical Theatre of Harlem

July 29th 2018. The last night of a free performance of “Antigone” in Marcus Garvey Park.  Free art, in a park? God, I love New York. My sister took me to see the play. It was her second time. A … Continue reading

Secret Street Art in Butterworth, Malaysia

Everyone knows Penang street art. The cool kids flock to Penang island, Malaysia, where hipster cafes, gentrified shopfronts selling artisanal breads and barista coffee abound. While Penang island itself is trotting out the reclamation of heritage buildings for an overseas … Continue reading