Q: Originally from [where?] what are some of your favorite things about living and working in [your current locale]? A. I grew up in northern California, in a small rural town about an hour from Sacramento. I now live in the Santa Cruz Mountains, about half an hour from the city of Santa Cruz. It’s a beautiful area with lots of redwoods, … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Japan, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Brooklyn? A: My favorite thing about New York is the people—my friends from multicultural backgrounds, and the artist community here. Sounds very ordinary to say, but New York is full of surprises. I love Tokyo because everything works efficiently, the train comes on time and is clean, the products … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from [where?] what are some of your favorite things about living and working in [your current locale]? A: I was born in Germany, in a small town in the south, and I am currently living and working in Toronto, Canada. Living in Toronto gives me the benefit to be close to New York but at the same time I can … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from [where?] what are some of your favorite things about living and working in [your current locale]? A: I'm originally from Bilbao, a city in the North of Spain. It’s a rainy town but surrounded by beautiful green landscapes. Since 2010 have been moving between different places in Spain: first I lived in Barcelona, then two years ago I moved … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Maryland, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Richmond, VA? A: There’s a lot more to do and see in Richmond, and a ton of other people making things. There’s a lot of galleries and venues and it’s really easy to find people to talk to about making things. I feel very at home in that … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Nebraska, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in L.A.? A: The variety. There is so much to experience here that it can be completely debilitating—mostly in a good way. But, for instance, I had to give up on checking Yelp for a good waffle house because all of the beautiful options overwhelmed me to the point where … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Africa , what are your favorite things about living and working in Montreuil, France? A: I grew up in Cameroon, then my family moved to Valence in the South of France when I was six. Now I live in Montreuil. It is a city located in the outskirts of Paris. Montreuil is an artistic hub; here we have numerous artists and … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from the South, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Wisconsin? A: I’m originally from Kingsport, Tennessee, but I have lived in Savannah, Georgia and New York City. I’m living in Milwaukee now. I love New York, and I miss it, but it was harder to live there once I had a family. Milwaukee is a great … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from the Bronx, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Brooklyn? A: I'm a townie in one of the greatest cities in the world! I spent my childhood in the Bronx and the 'burbs just outside the city. I moved back downtown when I was 17, then headed out to Brooklyn about 13 years ago where I work out of a … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Brasília, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in your hometown? A: No matter how many times I had the opportunity of living in other cities and countries, I always ended returning to Brasília somehow! But because of that I suspect I can appreciate better the advantages and quirks of this strange town. Brasília can be a … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from the Golden State, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Utah? A: I grew up in the Bay Area (Berkeley/El Cerrito) and Salt Lake City, Utah, and spending 10 years living in South and Central America, I recently returned to Sandy, Utah. Utah is a beautiful place with lots of types of landscapes. The thing … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from [where?] what are some of your favorite things about living and working in [your current locale]? A: I was born in Hong Kong and moved to England when I was 13. One of my favourite things to do in London is to visit galleries and museums such as the Victoria and Albert Museum; aside from the exhibits themselves, the atmosphere and the architecture … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Ticino, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Zürich? A: I was born and grew up in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland and for a long time I lived in Milan. I moved to Zurich about ten years ago. Here I can enjoy an excellent quality of life. Zurich is not a big city, so you can … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Sydney, Australia, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in your current locale? A: Some of my favorite things in Sydney includes the architecture and culture. It does not have a particular style, rather being a mix of old and new. As such, this makes it very interesting as you explore the city. In regards to my … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Long Island, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in Nyack, NY? A: I've always lived in a town on the water. I love being part of a small, groovy, friendly village that's close to the big, groovy, crazy city. I feel like I figured out a way to have it all ... or a lot at … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from Costa Rica, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in New York City? A: I was born and raised in San Jose, Costa Rica. I lived among trees and mountains my whole life so moving to a big city like New York six years ago was a big shock at first. But I’ve learned to enjoy the … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from South America, what are some of your favorite things about living and working in New York? A: I am originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil and I moved to New York City in 2012. New York is very inspiring! Not only is a city where you can see amazing art, exhibitions, etc., but is also a place that attracts people from everywhere. … Read the full Story >>
Q: Who was Mona Lisa? Editor’s note: Leonardo da Vinci [1452-1519] himself never wrote on the subject, but scholars have pieced together the following narrative from accounts by one of his supporters, Niccolò Machiavelli [The Prince], and Giorgio Vasari [The Lives of the Artists] as follows. Above left: the Isleworth Mona Lisa [now called “the Earlier Mona Lisa” Info; … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from [where?] what are some of your favorite things about living and working in [your current locale]? A: I was born in a quiet small town near Turin, in the northwest of Italy; in my early twenties I moved to Turin to start my career as illustrator. Now it’s 10 years since I came here and I love this city. Turin is … Read the full Story >>
Q: Originally from [where?] what are some of your favorite things about living and working in [your current locale]? A: I grew up in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, a small farm town west of Philadelphia. I then went to study at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland. Ate lots of steamed crabs there, then moved to New York at the tail end of the … Read the full Story >>
