Matera Can a city preserve its history without living in the past? Matera challenges the trends of tourist cities by retaining its local character without compromising its integrity. | WHO OWNS A CITY | Progress and preservation are in a constant battle. We love the things of the past, but want the conveniences of the [more...]
Filson Travel Bag [ LARGE ] Anyone who has been to an airport since 9/11 knows the rules of security have changed. Baggage restrictions are no longer a joking matter and that bottle of water you forgot to throw out is enough to get you a pat down. | SOFT & SIMPLE | There [more...]
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Inside the Sassi The city of Matera is a hilltop town in Southern Italy. An area known for its agricultural history maintains a culture that predates the Greeks. There is a graceful age to the city, its people and its architecture. Findings The moment I stepped out of the car I could smell that Matera [more...]
Through Danny Lyon Last week, I slept on ceremonial Hopi Land in northern Arizona. Prior to leaving, photographer Danny Lyon and I sat in a park on Mulberry Street. He said something that stuck with me. But it was not until I travelled half way across the country that his Walt Whitman quote sank into [more...]
The Last Plane Home “Tom, where’s the plane?” Island time is a term which captures the striking contrast of life on a tropical island versus the hustle of a place like Manhattan. Unlike the clock ridden streets of New York City, life on Tanna runs on the sun, even at the airport. But even when [more...]
Flight To Tanna Hey Everyone, The bags are packed, check lists completed and the batteries are charged. This afternoon I am flying out to Tanna, in the Pacific island chain of Vanuatu. Its going to be a long 30 hours before I touch down in Port Vila. After a little rest, I will be taking [more...]
A Glimpse Of Tanna This July I will be headed to the remote island of Tanna, in the chain of Vanuatu located in the South Pacific. I was invited by the Vanuatu Pacifica Foundation to design an experimental bungalow for their Artist’s Retreat on the Naihne land. The Happiest Place On Earth The New Economics Foundation rates [more...]
— American Express vs Chase Mastercard Last October my girlfriend and I booked a business trip to Arizona. The owner of the property we were scheduled to visit called a few days before the flight. There had been a flash flood and the land was inaccessible. Our trip was postponed. In the months that followed, [more...]
In The Ashram Still half asleep from the night before, we arrived at the ashram in Haridwar. We were invited to the fire ceremony and made offerings with the residents. It was unclear whether I would be able to shoot or not, but was surprised to find a devout population willing to share their lives [more...]
Production, Destruction, and a Quick Bath
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