Thursday, October 13, 2011

Clouds at a Distance: Sketches of Los Angeles

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Clouds at a Distance by Armando Ortiz He sat on the slope of the hill, under a tree, watching the tears fall onto the ground. Every falling ...
Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Contemporary Los Angeles Muralists: El Mac and Retna

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Contemporary Los Angeles Muralists by Armando Ortiz I recall seeing murals when I was a little kid. Anyone born in Los Angeles, at one ti...
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

The Odyssey: Hospitality Among the Ancient Greeks

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The Odyssey: Hospitality Among the Ancient Greeks by Armando Ortiz      The Odyssey was written around three thousand years ago. It is belie...
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

William S. Burroughs' Ah Pook Is Here

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William S. Burroughs' Ah Pook Is Here by Armando Ortiz This short film came to life via the collaboration of William S. Burroughs...
Sunday, September 18, 2011

Juan Rulfo’s World of Fiction

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Juan Rulfo's World of Fiction by Armando Ortiz I thought I knew about Latin American writers. I’ve read Borges, Garcia Marquez, Neruda, ...
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Growing up in Los Angeles (Part Three): Stained Glass Windows

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Part 3: Stained Glass Windows By Armando Ortiz One never really thinks of the events that are happening before one’s eyes. It's as if o...
Monday, August 29, 2011

Growing up in Los Angeles (Part Two): Outlines on the Ground

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Part 2: Outlines on the Ground By Armando Ortiz Another memory that comes to mind, when the citipati comes out and circles around my mind, i...
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Growing up in Los Angeles (Part One): Drawings - Central Americans in Los Angeles

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Part 1: Drawings - Central Americans in Los Angeles By Armando Ortiz Memories of my elementary school years suddenly dance out from the hidd...
Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Genetically Modified Oragnism: Rice and Future Implications on Culture

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Vienes caminando y no sabes tu destino coquistando suenos suenas llegar a ser deidad Sigues caminando sobre viejos territorios...