{:en} Your guide to art in Miami as the fair returns to spotlight the vibrant city From left: External impressions of Miami Beach Convention Center; Installation view of Stephen Friedman Gallery at Art Basel Miami Beach 2023. Artworks by Yinka Shonibare CBE RA; External impressions of Miami Beach. Directed for the first time by Bridget Finn, Art Basel returns to Miami Beach this December, bringing together 286 leading galleries from 38 countries and territories. Reflecting a commitment to supporting innovation and artistic excellence in the region, this year’s edition will present a refreshed artistic program, with over two-thirds of exhibitors operating spaces in the Americas alongside welcoming 34 newcomers,...

{:en} How many times a day are we on autopilot?Do we ask, “Why did I open this app?” as we reach for our phone?Or do we remember to ask, “Do I really need it?” when shopping? Living consciously requires staying alert not only in physical choices but also in emotional, mental, and spiritual planes. Who do we spend our time with? What do we spend our money on? Where do we channel our energy? Each of these is a choice, and we make most of them unconsciously. Then we find ourselves tired, scattered, and not knowing why we feel this way. We ignore the signals our body gives...

{:en} ARTTMODERNMIAMI NEWS: Can you tell us a little about yourself? Who is Michael Gabriel? Michael Gabriel: Michael Gabriel is a human being just like everyone else. I was born with two arms and legs and aspire to find meaning and happiness in this life. I do my best to help others in this conquest, as I feel it also helps bring me closer to achieving it for myself as well as the rest of the world. I believe we are all one. ARTTMODERNMIAMI NEWS: Where are you from? What is your occupation? Michael Gabriel: I was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, and raised in South Florida and currently work as...

{:en} Take a moment to think about the last time you felt joy. Did you smile broadly, laugh out loud, or quietly savor the moment? The answer likely depends on where you are from. In Latin America or people with Latin cultures, emotions are often expressed openly. Joy is loud, grief is shared, and anger can be temperamental but fleeting. This openness comes from a collective culture, where emotional expression strengthens bonds. In contrast, in East Asia, emotions are more covered or more silent. Societies like Japan and China value harmony, often prioritizing emotional restraint to maintain social balance. A Japanese person might feel the same joy...

{:en} Keeping the oral and surrounding tissues healthy becomes increasingly important as we age. Impairment of the health and continuity of these areas not only negatively affects our facial aesthetics, but also causes damage to the body, aging of tissues and organs, inability to function, and disruption of the continuity of our mental health. Systemic diseases that occur in older ages cause oral diseases to be given less importance, and issues such as infected teeth and deterioration of the integrity of the jawbones, which pave the way for these systemic diseases, are overlooked. Infections of teeth, surrounding tissues, and jawbone cause organ and tissue damage, causing a...

{:en} Yoga is a practice that balances body and mind; it can also be effective in weight loss. However, yoga is not directly like a cardio exercise that burns calories quickly but helps control weight more holistically. When done regularly, it can speed up metabolism, strengthen muscles, and contribute to weight management by balancing stress-related eating habits. Especially dynamic yoga types such as Vinyasa, Power Yoga, and Ashtanga Yoga increase calorie burning with brisk movement flows. These types support fat burning in the body by increasing the pulse and help tighten the muscles by strengthening them. Hatha Yoga, a calmer yoga practice, can help shape the body in...

{:en} Hello everyone! On September 18, 2024, there will be a Full Moon at 5 degrees Pisces according to Sidereal Zodiac Hipparcos Ayanamsa. Those who have planets at 4-5 and 6 degrees according to Sidereal Zodiac Hipparcos Ayanamsa in their birth charts will be most affected by this full moon (especially those in Pisces). The most remarkable aspect of the new moon is the Jupiter Gemini, Venus Libra trine. This aspect offers us an extremely harmonious and supportive energy in the field of communication, aesthetics and relationships. Under this aspect, we can achieve great ease and success in creative and aesthetic forms of expression. Our communication skills strengthened...

{:en}Hi, I am Melis. I was born in İzmir. The introduction of yoga and reiki into my life and integration with me started after a long and exhausting adventure. If I had to briefly explain the background; I graduated from 2007 İzmir Economy University Faculty of Fine Arts Department of Fashion and Design and right after, I have settled in Istanbul. I worked in the field of design and also in the media sector as style editor and fashion editor assistant. It was a fun but very intense period. Responsibilities undertaken and challenges experienced in a very young age, shootings day and night, articles required to be written...