Michael Snyder
Posts
There’s Always Room in the Clown Car
For centuries, clowns have mostly been men. A new group of talent is changing that.
The Architecture You Need to See in Helsinki
With its radical buildings by Eliel Saarinen and Alvar Aalto, the Finnish capital is one of Europe’s most fascinating, if lesser-sung, design capitals.
The 10 Architectural Sites You Should See in São Paulo
These buildings and places capture the city’s playful approach to concrete-and-asphalt Modernism.
The Gay Male Artists Subverting the Primness of Cross-Stitch
Queer makers are using embroidery to challenge centuries of gender norms.
A Mexico City Apartment Complex Where Dozens of Artists Live and Work
The 174-unit Edificio Mascota in the Colonia Juárez neighborhood covers an entire city block.
Two Mexican Photographers on Vulnerability and Legacy
Graciela Iturbide and Maya Goded discuss what they have learned from each other’s distinct artistic philosophies — including the power of waiting.
For Two Mexico City Chefs, a Culinary Legacy Is About Much More Than Food
Gabriela Cámara and Monica López Santiago are in different stages of their careers, but they’ve both had to overcome the machismo culture in professional kitchens.
A Romantic Mexico City Dinner to Toast a Growing Fashion Brand
How the designer Olivia Villanti, of the line Chava Studio, threw a party and a collection launch that felt sophisticated yet low key.
The Central Mexican City of Morelia Is Home to Historic Monuments and Heritage Crafts
It’s more than just a stopover on the way to Pátzcuaro.