Bar Life in Art – Abstract Celebrations of Havana & New Orleans
Bar Life in Art – Abstract Celebrations of Havana & New Orleans
Bars and lounges have always been more than places to drink — they are cultural crossroads where stories are told, friendships are forged, and rituals are savored. At OlfactoART, we see bar culture as an endless source of inspiration. The glow of amber light on glass, the curl of cigar smoke, the hum of conversation — all become brushstrokes of color and abstraction.
Havana and New Orleans - Twin Spirits of Rhythm and Resilience
Havana and New Orleans - Twin Spirits of Rhythm and Resilience
Havana is more than a city; it is a living time capsule. Classic cars glide past pastel-colored facades, their paint chipped yet proud. Music drifts from open windows — son, rumba, bolero — each note echoing centuries of cultural exchange. The city wears its history openly, from colonial plazas to weathered streets, but it never feels stagnant. Instead, Havana thrives in the tension between preservation and reinvention, a place where yesterday and today walk hand in hand, refusing to let either fade away.
Is New Orleans the Heart of Jazz?
Is New Orleans the Heart of Jazz?
New Orleans is widely celebrated as the birthplace and spiritual heart of jazz. The city’s rich cultural tapestry—a fusion of African, European, and Caribbean traditions—combined with unique public spaces and a lively social scene, created the perfect environment for jazz to emerge as America’s original art form.