Today I released my second song. Invocation is out on all music platforms.
Read MoreMy first song is out
Today I released my first composition. Saharetni (She Put a Spell on Me) is out on all music platforms.
Read MoreA new season of the Wanderings Podcast
Around the World in Ukrainian Fashion
As a photographer and musician, I am in love with mixing ethnic elements from different cultures and exploring ancient places. These are themes that come back again and again in my work, and today I’m happy to share a little experiment with the talented model and dancer Tetiana Tesliuk in Egypt. This is the first in a series of photos showcasing Ukrainian artists in traditional outfits at landmarks around the world, during my travels this year.
Read MoreFour years on the road and 10 thousand generations of wanderers.
My 8-month stay in Egypt comes to an end in 10 days. I suddenly realized I’ve been on the road - technically with no home - for almost four years. The goal was not to become a perpetual traveler, but to take the time to experience cultures that call to me, to go on a creative pilgrimage and stay at different places around the world long enough to make them feel like home.
Read MoreThe Second Date
A story about a work-in-progress project, my second-ever music composition.
Read MoreDreams are Maps
My favorite author, Carl Sagan, once wrote an essay called ‘Dreams are maps’, where he talked about how visions can become reality, create purpose, and inspire next generations.
Read MoreAn Old Friend
Some thoughts on picking up the oud again and side creative projects left in limbo.
Read MoreDrums of War
Yesterday I got a new metal drum. It has been on my to-have-done list since I came to Cairo. I resisted it. I am not a collector.
Read MoreThe climb
I thought I was close. There was a fog up there, but at times I could see the peak reveal itself, for a brief moment, as a vision inviting me to keep going up. Keep climbing.
Read MoreWhat we seek
She sat at the top of the hill to rest, look, and think. We had arrived at the Pyramids complex early, for the third time in one month.
Read MoreThoughts at the Karnak Temple
No deep thoughts for today. Just happy I got to see this place. And see it with her. For the first time.
Read MoreNotice what you notice.
At the temple of Hathor in Dendera, Egypt, I suddenly realized what made it so unique, especially compared to Luxor or Karnak.
Read MoreSeeing VS Observing
The most precious gift of travel is that it can give you a chance to not only see, but also to observe what is around you, and how it connects to your own story.
Read MoreBetter Times
Seeing the pyramids of Giza has always been on any version of these plans, and they have always been delayed for a ‘better time’. This Spring Iana Komarnytska and I decided to get back on the road and step into fulfilling postponed dreams, with all the flaws and imperfections of timing.
Read MoreVentre: A Belly Dance Photo Book in Support for Ukraine
Ventre is a Belly Dance Photography Book by photographer Pedro Bonatto in support for Ukraine. All profits from sales will go to institutions helping women and children in Ukraine who are impacted by the war. The book features more than 50 dancers from Ukraine and all over the world that have been photographed by Pedro throughout the years.
Read MoreWartime Birthday Gift
Thoughts on the war in Ukraine and my immigrant ancestors in Brazil.
Read MoreDay 8 of the Invasion in Ukraine
I am a Brazilian citizen and this is the perspective of a foreigner who lived in Ukraine for the past 3 years.
Read MoreThe Castle in the Clouds
I woke up today to a strange surreal view of Istanbul, taken over by a thick white fog. It’s been 10 days since we left Ukraine in a hurry, with many projects postponed and plans deeply changed.
Read MoreExperiments in Fashion and History
This year I want to focus on combining fashion and ancient history and places in some new fine art series.
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