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An Inspiring Encounter at Monserrat College of Art
Recently, we had the honor of being invited to Monserrat College of Art, a distinguished
September 11, 2024
The Last Time I Saw Luis “Terror” Días
January 21, 2025
Juan ButtenJanuary 21, 2025 On December 8, 2009, the most widely circulated newspapers in the Dominican Republic reported the death of Luis “Terror” Días. Two
The Brutalist
December 24, 2024
By Juan Butten I decided to watch The Brutalist on the recommendation of none other than my good friend José Andrés, who, as soon as
A Journey to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: A Refuge of Art and Beauty in the Heart of Boston
December 3, 2024
By Juan Butten Boston, with its rich history and vibrant cultural life, never ceases to amaze me. But the day I finally visited the Isabella
20th Annual Small Works Show at 440 Gallery: A Truly Great Experience
November 30, 2024
By Juan Butten I decided to submit my work to participate in the 20th Annual Small Works Show at 440 Gallery thanks to the encouragement
Carlos Goico: May the Force Be With You
November 13, 2024
By Juan Butten Today, I want to remember a great friend, Carlos Alberto Goico, who was born on this day in 1952. He became an
Blue Velvet (1986): A Dark Journey
November 10, 2024
By Juan Butten The first time I saw Blue Velvet was thanks to a recommendation from Mr. Armando Almánzar, with whom I met several times
My Personal Favorites
Rereading Paradiso
April 19, 2025
Mom’s Book
April 12, 2025
Mario Vargas Llosa or a Life Made Literature
March 27, 2025
