By the time Improvisations in the Park reaches its final weeks, Larry Bell’s glass sculptures feel less like a temporary installation and more like part of Madison Square Park’s visual memory. Since opening in the early fall of 2025, the exhibition has slowly revealed itself through shifting light, changing weather, and now, the stark clarity of winter. When I visited a couple of weeks ago, snow still lingered on the ground from a recent storm, and the park felt hushed — an unexpectedly perfect setting for Bell’s work as it prepares to disappear at the end of March. Continue reading Larry Bell Improvisations in the Park, Madison Square Park→
At first glance, Disco Bomb (1989) looks like a joke you might spot after midnight: a mirrored disco ball topped with a synthetic orange wig. But in the hands of German artist Martin Kippenberger (1953 – 1997) , that punchline becomes a pointed meditation on surface, identity, and cultural excess. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Martin Kippenberger, Disco Bomb→
For a long time, speed and scale drove housing. Entire neighborhoods rose in months, offering buyers quick decisions and limited choices. That model is losing its shine. People are paying closer attention to how their homes actually work for their lives. Layouts matter. Light matters. Storage, privacy, and flow matter more than ever. A custom-built home answers those needs without forcing compromises that never quite sit right. Continue reading Why Custom-Built Homes Are Making A Comeback→
As cannabis products continue to evolve, consumers now have more choices than ever—from infused drinks to vape cartridges. Still, two classic methods remain at the center of the conversation: smoking and edibles. Each offers a distinctly different experience, with its own advantages, drawbacks, and learning curve. Below, we break down how they compare to help you decide which option best fits your preferences and lifestyle.Comparing experiences, effects, and considerations. Continue reading Smoking vs Edibles: Comparing The Two Popular Cannabis Delivery Methods→
Many people think of gardening as a summer pastime, something reserved for warm days and long evenings outdoors. In reality, growing fruit and vegetables is a year-round commitment, with some of the most important work happening well before peak sunshine arrives. What you do outside the garden in cooler months often determines how successful your harvest will be.
Whether you’re tending an established plot or planting your very first food-producing crops, this is the moment to start preparing. Getting organized early and putting the right things in the ground now helps you make the most of the growing season ahead — and sets you up for a healthier, more rewarding harvest later on.
