Tag: Beach

Why Do Men Stand with Their Hands on Hips at the Beach?

There’s an art to people watching, and the beach — that vast stretch of golden sands and lapping waves — is one of the grand stages of human theater. The beach is where stories happen, lives are laid bare (often quite literally), and the subtle gestures of humanity reveal themselve...

Alameda Beach Clean-Up

On Wednesday, September 6th, students from 2nd period Faith, Culture, and Justice walked to Crown Memorial Beach instead of class from 10:15 AM to 12:15 AM. This cleanup aims to leave the beach a better place and build community through service work. Unfortunately, in the Bay Area, littering is c...

With the support of the Tras la Perla Foundation, residents manage to transform access to Puerto Gaira beach

This is the translation of the article published by the newspaper El Vocero de la Provincia in Santa Marta, Colombia, on September 26, 2023. Puerto Gaira is a small but beautiful beach, located between Salguero and what used to be Mi Ranchito. Little known to tourists, before the pandemic, only t...

Miami Beach Rocker Al LoJack Serves as the Muse for a Street Artist’s Latest Mural Creation in Trendy Sunset Harbor

Self-taught artist Ola Santana from Puerto Rico said frequent treks to Sunset Harbor in Miami Beach to her favorite pizzeria shop became the inspiration for her latest mural. “Anytime I’d go to Miami Beach to visit my favorite spot I wondered, “Who owns that wall?!” I...

Fontainebleau Miami Beach: A History of Luxury and Glamour

The Fontainebleau was the brainchild of hotelier Ben Novack Sr., who envisioned a luxury resort that would rival the best hotels in the world. Construction began in 1952 and was completed in 1954. The hotel was an instant success, and it quickly became a popular destination for celebrities and high-...

Marisol in Miami by way of South Beach

Two figures sharing a meal together, Dinner Date from 1963, was my introduction to Marisol’s work. I gravitated to it right away when scrolling sculpture images several years ago. I was not familiar with the artist Marisol (Maria Escobar, Venezuelan-American, 1930–2016) but kep...

Miami’s 4th of July Extravaganza: Beach Parties, Fireworks, and Family Fun

Get ready to experience the vibrant spirit and festive atmosphere as Miami gears up to celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July. With its stunning beaches, lively events, and spectacular firework displays, Miami offers a unique and unforgettable way to commemorate this iconic American holiday. ...

Bitcoin 2023 Conference: Miami Beach Awaits

The Bitcoin 2023 Conference is right around the corner, taking place in Miami Beach from May 18th to 20th. As the premier event for the cryptocurrency community, participants can expect an engaging lineup of speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. In addition to the conference its...

Your Digital Art Guide to Untitled Art Fair, Miami Beach 2022

Immediately on entry visitors are met with this powerful digital sculpture by Yelaine Rodriguez. The conceptual artist’s work interrogates the history of African slavery and uses Afro-syncretic religions, here, in the form of an altar to Shango, the orisha of justice, dance, and thunder. St...

Meet Sylvia Beach, the One True Patron Saint of Booksellers

Just over 100 years ago, American Sylvia Beach opened the now-famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris, and her memoir of the same name chronicles the roughly 25 years that her shop was the center of the literary world. Before delving into the particulars of this wonderful book, however, it...

Would it be health threatening if I swim at the Copacabana Beach in Rio?

The water quality at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro has been a topic of concern in the past due to pollution issues. However, it is important to note that water quality can vary, and improvements have been made in recent years to address the problem. The Rio de Janeiro government and local au...

How crowded is Ipanema Beach on New Year’s Eve?

Ipanema Beach on New Year’s Eve can be extremely crowded. It is one of the most popular spots in Rio de Janeiro for celebrating the arrival of the new year. Many locals and tourists gather on the beach to watch the spectacular fireworks display and participate in the festivities. During thi...

Ocean Beach

The liminal interface of seawater, sand, and sky inspires a construct of consciousness, the space in which everything appears. It beckons my camera. Throughout my career, I have focused primarily on portraits, still lifes of people. That, in a nutshell, is how I define portraiture. Once in a whil...

Secret Beach

Somewhere, way Up North, between Empire and Frankfort, is my favorite beach, a secret beach. Tucked away on the shores of Lake Michigan for few to know about and even fewer to get to. Getting there is, of course, half the fun and starts with a meandering drive along M22. A trip to the beach ...

Overnight: Shi Shi Beach

On my first visit, my roommate and I desperately needed an escape from the city. Armed with cameras and the hope we might capture a gorgeous sunset, we headed west. For hours, we snaked our way around the peninsula. Parked, we slogged through a muddy trail. Then we stepped out onto the beach as the ...

At 40 He Told Me I Was Too Old, And I Agreed

I examine his face in the light of the beach bonfire. My 20-something conversation partner isn’t trying to be rude; his open expression and kind eyes show genuine curiosity. I’m completely offended. I tuck my jacket tight against the cold winter air, cross my arms over my chest, br...

From Beach Blonde & Bell Bottoms to Shaved Head, Who dis? How it felt to cut all my hair off, repeatedly.

This story begins in Austin, TX. The summer of 2021 I was a full time DJ. I had three or more gigs a week and could feel myself burning out with each gig. I felt like I had to take something to put my personality on; whether that was micro dosing shrooms, taking E, drinking, or chugging coffee. I fe...

Beach Hair, Don’t Care

Ah, summer! The season of sun-kissed skin, endless blue waves, and, of course, the effortlessly chic beach hair. Who doesn’t dream of stepping out of the ocean with those perfectly tousled waves that seem straight out of a movie? Well, dream no more! Here are five must-have products that will ...

Beach Hair, Don’t Care

Ah, summer! The season of sun-kissed skin, endless blue waves, and, of course, the effortlessly chic beach hair. Who doesn’t dream of stepping out of the ocean with those perfectly tousled waves that seem straight out of a movie? Well, dream no more! Here are five must-have products that will ...

Neutrogena Beach Defense review. (33% Discount + 4.7/5 Rating)

Hi Readers, Welcome to my new review blog and Neutrogena Beach Defense review. I am an affiliate marketer and Amazon physical Products review writer. Do you know more about Neutrogena Beach Defense? I am trying my best information about Neutrogena Beach Defense. The Neutrogena Beach Defense is ...