About Natalia Carbonell
Nat is a writer and photographer based in Mexico City. An art and animal lover, she travels looking for places where her interests converge or show her the world in a different way. With pen and lens, she wants to find and reveal the stories hidden in the nooks and crannies of the places we regularly pass by without paying attention.
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The Story of Oaxaca’s Alebrijes: A Unique Craft of Taller Jacobo y María Ángeles
In downtown Oaxaca, a gallery with colorful copal hummingbirds hanging at the entrance captures my attention. Inside the Art Gallery…
From Haenyeo Divers to Spectacular Landscapes, Discover Jeju Island, South Korea’s Beloved Getaway
When Koreans seek a getaway and a breath of fresh air, one place immediately comes to mind: Jeju, the most…
The Five Elements of Chinese Aesthetics
A journey through Chinese aesthetics is a tour through its philosophy and culture. The Five Elements Theory, Wu Xing is…
Concrete Tulips: In the Heart of New York City, Little Island is an Oasis on the Water
Along the western side of the bustling island of Manhattan, a series of pillars emerge from the water, expanding their…
A Glimpse of South Africa: Captivating Scenes in Cape Town
A Glimpse of South Africa Captivating Scenes in Cape Town Located on the southern tip of Africa, Cape Town combines…
Francisco Toledo’s Artistic Legacy: Exploring Oaxaca’s Unique Paper Crafting Tradition
Oaxaca is a city buzzing with creativity. Many artists have made their home in this valley, including the famed Francisco…
Listening with Our Eyes: in Conversation with Photographer Luvia Lazo
Listening with our eyes Luvia Lazo’s Photography Photography is the art of memory but also an aesthetic language that speaks…
Mobile Canvas: Pakistani Truck Art on the Move
Mobile Canvas Pakistani Truck Art on the Move There is a distant rumbling on the Karakoram Highway. Far off and…
Co.Ro. Jewels: Architecture to Atelier
Founded by Giulia and Costanza, Co.Ro. is a Rome-based jewelry brand inspired by the geometric elegance of iconic landmarks like…
Inspired by Nature: The Faroese breaking away from tradition to create new visions of their craft
Wedged between Iceland and the northern Scottish Isles, the Faroe Islands have been overshadowed by its more famous neighbors in…
