A much-talked about pop-up exhibition with photographs by the late Diego Meyreles is set for next Thursday, May 25th in Santo Domingo. The exhibition entitled, “Vulnerability is the New Courage” is a collaboration between the well-known photographer with English-dancer and actress, Susannah Wilson. Susannah, who resides in Casa de Campo, approached Diego with the desire to convey transparency through a series of nude portraits.
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Paraguay is the guest country in the 20th Annual International Book Fair of Santo Domingo
Do you love a good book? Not in digital form, although it’s nice to have that option sometimes too, but actually immersing yourself in the pages of a good paperback or hardcover book? Flipping the pages has such a sensorial component, and if you have plans of visiting Santo Domingo anytime soon you should pass […]
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Ready to shop?! The MIR Bazaar is Open!
This year’s MIR Bazaar is up and running in the La Romana Country Club and it’s begging for you to go! Lined with booths from various stores in Casa de Campo and Santo Domingo, you’ll instantly see at least five must-have items before you even step completely through the door. We fell in love with lots of […]
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Edward De Valle II will host pop-up art exhibit “Hidden City” by 2501 in Casa de Campo this Semana Santa!
As you pan through Edward De Valle II’s social media, you’ll quickly recognize him as a family man enjoying life as a dad with baby Ella —who turns 1 year old in a couple of weeks! — and as a community member out and about in Casa de Campo, who happens to be host to several entertaining celebrations, cue YdK’s first concert or […]
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Fashion Revolution’s Clothing Swap doubles as a Clothing Drive for the Hogar del Niño!
What is Fashion Revolution? You might first be wondering what exactly is Fashion Revolution? Well, it’s a global movement that operates in 90 countries around the world with the purpose of raising the ethical and environmental production standards of the fashion industry. With greater transparency in how our clothes are made and by whom, we can foster the sustainable development […]
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Stephen Kaplan invites us to go “Back to the Future” with Art Chavón 2017
For the seventh consecutive year, the Altos de Chavón Cultural Center Foundation presents ”Art Chavón 2017”: a charitable event whose main objective is to raise financial resources for the scholarship fund of the Altos de Chavón School of Design, offering the public the opportunity to acquire the artistic work developed by students and other local and […]
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The Chavón School of Design invites Julie Hodson from Manchester Metropolitan University to speak
This week, the Altos de Chavón School of Design will welcome Julie Hodson from Manchester Metropolitan University. Hodson, who has a MA in International Fashion Business, will be a guest lecturer to the students focusing on Fashion Marketing on Wednesday, February 1st at the Chavón campus in Santo Domingo.
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Casa de Campo Resort announces new designations, promotions and news
During a cocktail held in Santo Domingo, accompanied by distinguished personalities from the tourism sector, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas officially presented Andrés Pichardo Rosenberg as its new president. Pichardo Rosenberg, with extensive experience in both the national and international tourism industry, returns to his native Dominican Republic after 14 years abroad directing recognized resorts […]
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Altri Tempi’s “Minotti” collection is the benchmark of Italian style
Recently I had the pleasure of entering Altri Tempi, designer furniture store in Santo Domingo, with the purpose of checking out their new Minotti collection. The store itself which carries an extensive array of lighting options, decorative pieces, indoor and outdoor furniture and even dinnerware, came to my attention as I poke around the city for a […]
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Stefan Sagmeister’s Inspiring Lecture on “Why Beauty Matters” and his visit to Altos de Chavón
When the superstars of the world of art and design shine in Chavón it is truly illuminating. This past weekend mega talent Austrian born, New York City based, Stefan Sagmeister, enlightened an audience of 300 at the Agora cinema with his take on “Why Beauty Matters”. His words and examples ranged from architecture to painting, […]
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New exhibition at Museo de la Altagracia this Saturday: Pilgrims of Altagracia by Yael Duval
Last weekend, the Museo de la Altagracia hosted a guided tour and toast to the farewell of “Road to Sanctuary” (Camino al Santuario) by Cristobal Rodriguez. This Saturday, September 10th they will inaugurate the new exhibition, “Pilgrims of Altagracia” (Peregrinos de la Altagracia) by Yael Duval at 11:00 am. It is curated by Carlos Acero Ruiz as part of the International Photography Festival, PhotoImagen.