Looking to explore exotic, unique artwork in someplace other than one of Manhattan’s overwhelmingly large art museums?
Trek over to Spanish Harlem, where world traveler Hector Castaneda has turned his humble one-bedroom apartment into a full-blown museum.
Castaneda has visited over 50 countries in the last 15 years and has filled his 500 square foot apartment with art, sculptures, furniture, tapestries, musical instruments, and masks from all of his travels.
With specially-themed rooms, Castaneda’s place is truly something special.
He houses a Mexican-inspired kitchen, an Asian-styled bathroom, a Moroccan-themed bedroom, and a Spanish-infused living room. He says his design inspiration comes from traveling the world.
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“I believe that the best book of life is to travel— that’s my quote. I like to see different places, different cultures, different people. When I travel I’m not the typical tourist."
"I don’t have a 'real job', per se, I’m more like a nomad. I suffer from wanderlust so I try to get out a lot— it’s a passion for me."
"I also don’t want to go to a place for one week or two weeks, or to take a picture of the Eiffel Tower or Taj Mahal just to say I’ve been there. I work, save money, take off and stay in a place for months."
"I want to live in a place, walk around and experience it like the people who actually live there do. By now, I think I’ve been to more than 50 countries.”
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