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Alfonso Godinez

Alfonso Godinez is a freelance photographer and visual artist, based in Los Angeles. Follow his work on Instagram @leanderstudios.

Articles by this author

Cultural Canvas: Henna Inks Its Rise in the West
Arts & Culture
The smell of eucalyptus and lavender oil mingles with the earthy aroma of henna paste lingering in the room. Jaya Robbins’s hands, already stained with henna on the tips, carefully pour a freshly made paste into a plastic pastry bag atop a large cup covered with a single pantyhose sock.

Dining With the Sultan
Arts & Culture
The exhibition Dining With the Sultan, on view at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, offers a feast for the eyes—and is the first to consider historical Islamic art within the context of serving fine food in various Muslim empires, according to curator Linda Komaroff.