The Mexic-Arte Museum Taps Into Underserved Artistic Histories

Resurfacing cultural richness provided by Mexican artists and encouraging visitors to look beyond the bubble

The Western world predominantly controls art institutions, most of which are lacquered with a strong history of colonialism and conquerors with little-to-no regard for the oppressed. This limited perspective catalyzed Mexic-Arte Museum founders Sylvia Orozco, Sam Coronado and Pio Pulido to create an institution “dedicated to cultural enrichment and education through the collection, preservation, and presentation of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latinx, and Latin American …

The Lifelong Benefits of a Single Psychedelic Trip

For decades, numerous scientific studies have set out to determine the benefits of psychedelic trips. From stabilizing moods to boosting creativity, substantial findings support the positive impact of psilocybin. But, a slew of recent work—specifically a survey conducted by Johns Hopkins—suggests that trips could do even more: they can instill newfound purpose and a sense of connectedness that lasts a lifetime. Often, these come as …

Freddie Joachim feat. Natalie Olivieri: Backyards

From his upcoming LP Beyond The Sea of Trees, Freddie Joachim’s new tune “Backyards” is a lush, jazzy tune. With plenty of horns, an unwavering beat and minimal vocals by Natalie Olivieri, the song is richly layered with a sharp but languid quality that’s only possible with skillful production. Beyond The Sea of Trees is out on Jakarta Records, 24 May.