2 days agoMember-onlyWhy I was failing as a writerThe story of how I set myself up for failure About two years ago, I started writing, and so far, I’ve published 8 stories, all of which I am truly proud of. Writing is an intricate and tough job, tougher than I imagined, but I discovered it to be incredibly…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Jul 11, 2021Member-only"Abaporu": the personification of the Brazilian peopleThe story and meaning behind Brazil's most iconic and primitive painting "Abaporu" is one of the most recognizable paintings done by a Brazilian artist. The gigantic figure is a perfect illustration of Brazil and its people. From the disproportional body to the vibrant and bright colors, everything about this canvas…Painting5 min readPainting5 min read
Published inThe Collector·Nov 24, 2020Member-only"Statue of Liberty": the mother of dreamersThe national symbol that became a global representation of freedom — The "Statue of Liberty", located in New York, is possibly one of the world's most recognizable landmarks. Its magnitude transcended borders and time when it was solidified as a global symbol of freedom, hope, and democracy.Art6 min readArt6 min read
Nov 2, 2020Member-onlyFrida Kahlo: her pain through her paintingsThe strength and vulnerability of a woman with a tragic life One of the most cherished painters of her generation, Frida Kahlo was a Mexican artist known for capturing real elements of her life in unrealistic manners that accentuated the emotions she wished to translate into her canvases. Her story…Art7 min readArt7 min read
Sep 25, 2020Member-onlyThe killer silence behind medical mistakes.The most valuable lesson I learned in my first semester of medical school. Being a physician is something many people around the world aspire to be. The reasons behind this decision vary, but one of them is related to the fact that medicine is one of the most esteemed careers…Society4 min readSociety4 min read
Aug 14, 2020Member-onlyHow Duchamp Revolutionized Art With a UrinalAnd quite literally pissed on everything. The Fountain might be one of the most iconic pieces in history because of its bold and provoking statement, which has us question what Art is since 1917. Created by Duchamp, the father of Dadaism, this piece was initially submitted to the Society of…Art4 min readArt4 min read
Aug 9, 2020Member-onlyStarry Night and Bipolar DisorderWhat Vincent van Gogh’s painting tells us about his psychiatric condition Vincent van Gogh is one of the most recognizable artists due to his signature paintbrush strokes and his swirling paintings, like Starry Night. However, people also know him as the artist who cut his ear, an event captured in…Art4 min readArt4 min read
Jul 28, 2020Member-onlyWhy is it wrong to call developing countries Third World countries?A geographically imprecise terminology based on prejudice. In geography, we learn that every concept and attempt to portrait the world through graphics, maps, or illustrations transmit an ideological background. That is why when adopting a point of view is vital to be careful not to reproduce ideals that are incorrect…Society5 min readSociety5 min read
Published inArt Direct·Jul 23, 2020Member-onlyFive life-changing paintings everyone should see before dyingNot your average list of remarkable canvases by incredible artists Amid the coronavirus pandemic, traveling became an unsafe and a complicated scenario that most people have been avoiding, rightfully so. One of the things that I love doing when traveling to a country that I’ve never been to before it’s…Art7 min readArt7 min read
