A native of Warsaw, Poland, Olga Zapisek currently resides in New York City and has a passion for all things artistic. She acquired a Bachelor of Science in journalism at St. John’s University and a Master of Science in Publishing: Digital and Print Media at NYU. Besides being the founder, editor in chief and publisher of GALO Magazine, Olga also manages the digital magazine’s social media accounts and leads its marketing and PR efforts. Her work has been previously published in Chic Today, Scene 360, Substream Music Press, The New Britain Herald, The Post Eagle and Nowy Dziennik, among others. When she’s not immersed in the world of media and writing, she can be found watching movies/TV, making arts and crafts, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Olga Zapisek — Author
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Artist of the Week 10/30-11/05: The Curious Stories of Scott Smith’s Handmade Treasures
For most of us Halloween comes once a year, but for artist Scott Smith, Halloween is an everyday event.
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Artist of the Week 10/30-11/5: The Many Faces of Scott Cummins
Pumpkin carving has been a longtime Halloween tradition for many, but there is one artist who takes this art form to completely new heights.
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Take Five: Melissa Belanger’s Halloween Art with a Wink
Describing her work as “Halloween with a wink,” Melissa Belanger brings forth the whimsical Halloween spirit in her imaginative acrylic paintings that we often associate with childhood memories and celebrations....
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Take Five: Carnivorous Pumpkin Plants Invade New York’s Botanical Garden
New York’s Botanical Garden might be well-known for its exquisite flora displays and its yearly Holiday Train Show, but in recent years it has expanded its holiday motif and entered the eerie world of All Hallows...
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Artist of the Week 10/16-10/22: Alphabet Studio Airs Out Sydney’s Dirty Little Secrets
Who knew that airing out one’s dirty laundry could be such fun (of course, by dirty laundry, we mean secrets)!
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Take Five: Slowing Down in Contemplation with ‘Snailovation’
Giant red and yellow snails have invaded the city of Sydney, Australia. Now, before those of you who are either residing or visiting the land down under decide to turn on your heel and run in the opposite direction,...
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The Queen of the Adriatic’s 70th Film Festival Revisited
Venice: the city of water, unfurling romance, fashioned gondolas and masked carnivals; a mystical place that immerses the 21st century with the sounds and views of the living past, as if two cinematic worlds collided...
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GALO Magazine’s Q&A/Performance Series Event: An Evening with Singer Marla Mase
Note to readers: For those who weren't able to attend last night's online event with singer Marla Mase, please be sure to check out our new event page where we will be announcing live Q&A and performance events hosted... -
‘The Dinner’: A Deliciously Appetizing Look into a Parental Nightmare: A Conversation with Author Herman Koch
In 2012, we were enthralled with American writer Gillian Flynn’s thriller novel, Gone Girl, published by Crown Publishing; a story that focused on whether or not the main character, Nick Dunne, murdered his wife....
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A Final Look at the 66th Cannes Film Festival
After an eventful 12 days, inclusive of dramas, comedies, romance and even a jewelry heist (one might even say, it is an incident that is worthy of a storyline for an action-packed burglary film, not to mention one...