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Al Baio is a painter living and working in New York City. When she's not in the studio painting technicolor toddlers (www.albaio.com), you can find her running down the street with her camera in pursuit of backpacks for her blog: http://backpackblockparty.tumblr.com/. She never leaves home without her pack strapped to her back, and she tips her hat to those who embrace the same "effortless Atlas" approach to life. She is also deeply passionate about poodles, lederhosen and yellow tights.

Al Baio received her BFA from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts,
Boston in 2008.
 
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Blog Entries by Al Baio

Dreamin' of the Usual: A Backpack!

Posted May 24, 2011 | 04:25 PM (EST)

Backpack Block Party! is on a quest to find the backpack of your dreams. Let's meet a contender!

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Where did you find your backpack?
My backpack was found about seven years ago in upstate New York. I bought two blue and...

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Dreamin' of the Usual: A Backpack!

Posted May 10, 2011 | 10:51 AM (EST)

Backpack Block Party! is on a quest to find the backpack of your dreams. Let's meet a contender!

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Where did you find your backpack?
I found my backpack at a church sale when I was a wee little 8-year-old.

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Dreamin' of the Usual: A Backpack!

Posted April 18, 2011 | 08:06 AM (EST)

Backpack Block Party! is on a quest to find the backpack of your dreams. Let's meet a contender!

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Where did you find your backpack?
Found it in Yerevan, Armenia at the outdoor flea market.

Is this the backpack of your dreams?

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Dreamin' of the Usual: A Backpack!

Posted April 11, 2011 | 08:25 AM (EST)

Backpack Block Party! is on a quest to find the backpack of your dreams. Let's meet a contender!

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Where did you find your backpack?
A small and crowded market in Shenzhen, China.

Is this the backpack of your dreams?
I'd...

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Dreamin' of the Usual: A Backpack!

Posted April 4, 2011 | 02:40 PM (EST)

Backpack Block Party! is on a quest to find the backpack of your dreams. Let's meet a contender!

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Where did you find your backpack?
My backpack was made by designer Charlie Ward. She custom-made my backpack for me, which later...

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Dreamin' of the Usual: A Backpack!

1 Comments | Posted March 28, 2011 | 02:40 PM (EST)

Backpack Block Party! is on a quest to find the backpack of your dreams. Let's meet a contender!

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Where did you find your backpack?
It was made for me by Hester van Eeghen, a well-know designer, so I could fit in...

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Dreamin' of the Usual: a Backpack!

Posted March 21, 2011 | 09:44 AM (EST)

Backpack Block Party! is on a quest to find the backpack of your dreams. Let's meet a contender!

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Where did you find your backpack?
I found my backpack in an antique shop in Luxembourg on tour with my band.

Is this...

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