Tag Archives: cars

Design and Innovation

Tribute to Flaco on a Fiat Art Car, Chelsea Gallery District

Leave a comment

fiat art car by calicho photo by gail worley
Photos By Gail

There are some cars you park and forget, and then there are cars like this wildly painted Fiat 500 spotted in the Chelsea Gallery District that feel like they belong in a gallery all their own.

Covered in a riot of color, spray-paint swirls, drippy graffiti-style flourishes, and layered street art details, this little Fiat turns an ordinary curbside parking spot into an outdoor exhibition. The star of the design is impossible to miss: stretched across the hood is the soulful face of an owl, its giant golden eyes staring right back at you.

Continue reading Tribute to Flaco on a Fiat Art Car, Chelsea Gallery District →

House and Home, Lifestyle

Why More People Are Choosing to Hold Onto Things Longer

Leave a comment
small table and chair in middle of room
Photo by Ata Ebem on Pexels.com

It’s becoming increasingly common to see people holding onto their belongings for much longer instead of replacing them the moment something newer appears. Whether it’s cars, furniture, phones, or even homes, many people are focusing less on constant upgrades and more on making the most of what they already have. Rising costs certainly play a role, but there are also bigger lifestyle and cultural shifts influencing this change in mindset.
Continue reading Why More People Are Choosing to Hold Onto Things Longer →

Arts and Culture

Keith Haring in 3-D: When the Canvas Has Four Wheels

Leave a comment

keith haring land rover photo by gail worley
All Photos By Gail

There are certain artists whose visual language is so instantly recognizable that you can spot their work from across the room —or, in this case, across a gallery floor attached to a Land Rover.

I recently stopped by Keith Haring in 3-D at Free Parking, a pop-up exhibition in the West Village dedicated to a lesser-discussed but wildly fun part of Keith Haring’s career: the objects he transformed beyond the canvas. While Haring is most famous for his subway drawings, radiant babies, barking dogs, and dancing figures that helped define downtown New York in the 1980s, this show focused on his three-dimensional works — including two of his rare painted art cars.
Continue reading Keith Haring in 3-D: When the Canvas Has Four Wheels →

Design and Innovation

Eye On Design: Camry GTS Concept By Toyota

Leave a comment

camry gts concept by toyota 1 photo by gail worley

Photos By Gail

Surrounded by concept cars and futuristic EVst the 2026 New York International Auto Show, one of the biggest design surprises came from an unexpected place: the Toyota Camry.

The Camry GTS Concept reimagines the familiar sedan with a bold, race-inspired personality that feels both dramatic and surprisingly realistic. Built by Toyota CALTY Design Research and Toyota Motor Corporation, the concept explores what a performance-focused Camry might look like if it moved from design studio to showroom.

The result is striking. Finished in a vivid Inferno Flare orange with Midnight Black Metallic two-tone detailing, the Camry GTS Concept leans hard into motorsport aesthetics. The black hood adds visual weight and contrast, while the lowered stance gives the sedan a planted, ready-to-launch appearance.
Continue reading Eye On Design: Camry GTS Concept By Toyota →

Design and Innovation

Eye On Design: Monsters, Inc. Custom Wrap on Chevrolet SS

Leave a comment

sully car drivers side photo by gail worley
All Photos By Gail

Spotted at the New York International Auto Show, this eye-catching custom car brings the colorful world of Monsters, Inc. to life with a bold wrap featuring fan-favorite characters James P. ‘Sulley’ Sullivan and Mike Wazowski. Displayed on the Javits Center’s lower floor, the vehicle stood out among more traditional automotive showcases thanks to its vibrant blue base, cartoon-style graphics, and performance-focused stance. Continue reading Eye On Design: Monsters, Inc. Custom Wrap on Chevrolet SS →