Crafts
TCK Cultural Identity Discovered through Art – Part 1 of 3
Third culture kids (TCKs) are people that have spent a significant part of their developmental years outside of their parents’ culture. Their home, host countries and experiences become the third culture. This can be a lot for anyone under the […]
Preserving Cultural Narratives with Multimedia
Kara Walker is among one of the most prolific and complex American artists of her generation. She has gained national and international attention for her various works of art, and the variety of multi media she uses to create her […]
Holiday Cheer is Sent with Lovepop
Founded in 2014, Lovepop creates exquisite laser-cut pop-up cards. With hundreds of unique designs, Lovepop makes any holiday magical.
VIDEO: Traditional Irish Craftsmanship with a Modern Twist – Meet the Makers
The Design and Crafts Council of Ireland was founded over 40 years ago by the Royal Dublin Society, a long-running philanthropic society. In the beginning, its board was made up of members of different guilds, and subsequently the government took […]
PROFILE: The Global Homestyle of “Safomasi” at NY Now 2017
Safomasi is an award-winning home and lifestyle brand led by Sarah Fotheringham and Maninder Singh. The couple is based in New Delhi, India, although they like to jet off as often as possible to hunt for new design inspiration. I had the […]
PROFILE: British-Kenyan Sisters debut ZikoAfrika designs in New York
I met British-Kenyan sisters and first-time exhibitors Sisi and El at NY Now at New York’s Javits Center. Together, they founded ZikoAfrika — loosely translated as “Africa has it” — in February 2014. Both studied at the School of Oriental […]
Priyonka Chopra: Life advocacy and influence part one
Growing up as a third culture kid (TCK) enhances one’s cultural awareness, in addition to providing one with unique experiences and opportunities. A TCK is a person who is raised in a culture other than their parents, an example being […]
SERIES: Part 1of 3 – Vanquish the TCK Blues: Overcoming Loneliness
As a Third Culture Kid (TCK), you understand sometimes feelings of sadness and isolation need to be dealt with because of your mobile lifestyle. Having to adapt to new cultures and environments sometimes leads to moments uncertainty about our own identities […]