Novica has the cover story of Whole Life Times for December. It's a great article and reminds me again why I love working for Novica.

In the Los Angeles offices of Novica, the online global art marketplace, African masks adorn walls lined with photos of proud artists from every corner of the world. Tiny bamboo shafts are stacked delicately on top of each other to form a few of the employee's cubicles, and the stunning Murano vases illuminating the hallway are from a Brazilian artist whose family emigrated from Italy - the artist now infuses an ancient Venetian glass blowing technique with Latin flair.

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“Almost everywhere I’ve traveled since the Iraq war began, I’ve noticed an increasing anger toward the United States and Americans,” says de Oliveira. “Yet among our artisans and their families, there is a much more positive perception of Americans whom [they] see as individuals. I believe this direct connection we strive to foster helps contribute to peace and understanding between people.”