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The retablo, when a religious tradition becomes popular art

Recently, a short documentary published on the Nat Geo webpage put the spotlight on a popular art that has existed only in the Peruvian Andes for hundreds of years. It is the retablo, a singular handicraft that hasn’t disappeared despite the fact that there are only a few master retablo artisans. Arturo Ramos, a young voice for this art, believes that all is not lost. “We need to motivate more people to become involved with this art,” he says [...]

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15 of the Best Fashion Blogs to Follow in 2018

Tweet Fashion is a highly visual industry, which explains why Instagram is the social network of choice for lovers of style. But there is far more fashion content online than what people share on social media. It has always been a strong niche for blogging. There are many quality fashion blogs, which unsurprisingly feature high-quality photographs of the latest fashion innovations.  Most fashion blogs are full of inspiration for those mornings you open your wardrobe door with your mind in a [...]

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How To Revamp Your Wardrobe

Most of us are familiar with the frustration of scanning a closet filled with clothes and feeling like there’s nothing to wear. Maybe you’re bored. Maybe you need a refresher. Maybe you need to add meaning to your wardrobe. Just as one can be an aficionado of cigars, so can one be an aficionado of fashion. Knowing from where, by whom, and exactly how an item was made instantly transforms it from an ordinary object into a prized possession. It’s that feeling [...]

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What is Surrealist Art?

Unless you’ve taken an art history class, you probably aren’t aware of the Surrealism movement. If you recognize it by sight, it’s possible that you’re not aware of its status as an art movement. Furthermore, some may recognize famous Surrealist artists such as Salvador Dali, but not be aware that the movement is very much alive and progressing even today! Itbydante is one place where modern-day artists exhibit and sell their Surrealist-themed artwork. Many works that itbydante features, such [...]

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