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Photographer Sejal Saraiya Captures the Powerful Stories of Indigenous Elders, Shining a Spotlight on their Rich Heritage – The Luxury Lifestyle Magazine
Across 90 countries worldwide, a staggering 476 million Indigenous individuals comprise approximately 6.2% of the global population. In this rich cultural tapestry, photographer Sejal Saraiya felt driven to give them a channel to narrate their stories and their wisdom. Saraiya aims to preserve and illuminate the fascinating stories of Indigenous elders, granting them a well-deserved spotlight. She captures the essence of their experiences and invites viewers to immerse themselves in their wisdom, inspiring a renewed appreciation for the Earth and its stewards. Saraiya completed her Master of Fine Arts at the University of Southern California in 2009. Since 2014, she has been an ethnographic and fine-art photographer who has been…
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The Diamond Bank Is A Hidden Gem Against LA’s Jewelry Trove – The Luxury Lifestyle Magazine
It’s often said that artists are defined by their eyes and how they see the world around them, which extends into the art of jewelry making and craftsmanship. Diamond diving is more precarious than you might imagine, for natural diamonds sparkle singularly in their own light, each one shaped and sculpted uniquely from the next. An eye for detail and diversity are required to identify true treasures, and The Diamond Bank, one of the most recognizable names in jewelry in Los Angeles and beyond, has perfected the art of ornamentation through decades of refinement and trust baked into the community, and the eyes that search for these pieces. Part of…