I am thinking that once a week or so I'd mention one of the great artists in the Urban Life Group. I'm really in awe of the work that goes into these pieces. In a way, they define our lifestyle and attitudes as well as any book and better than any other medium, I think. When I think of the great images that define a culture I think of Diego's people and the harvest, Cezanne's card players, etc...
James Guentner:
http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/james-guentner.html
I have never been to this market, but now I feel like I have been: