It seems there’s always something new to discover in and around Freeman Alley, the Lower East Side’s ever-changing street art mecca. On the day after the Fourth of July, with the summer heat still hanging over the city, I spotted this oversized Pink Buddha mural on Rivington Street, just a few steps from the alley itself. Despite looking carefully, I couldn’t find an artist’s tag, so perhaps one of my readers can chime in. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Smiling Buddha Mural→
When I was in San Diego on vacation this past summer, my friend and I would often pass this stunning mural that adorns the front of an apartment building in her neighborhood. After doing a bit of research, I discovered that the piece is by street artist Skye Walker, whose work I’ve seen previously while vacationing in Moab, Utah. This guy gets around. Continue reading Colorful Mountain Lion Mural on Apartment Building, San Diego→
Here’s a holiday sight that stopped me in my tracks: a larger-than-life Santa Claus statue on display at Tangram Mall, nestled in the heart of Flushing’s Chinatown. Picture this — jolly old St. Nick towering in his classic red suit, set against the glow of vibrant Chinese neon signs reflected in the glossy mall windows. It’s the ultimate mash-up of holiday cheer and cultural flair! Continue reading Merry Christmas, 2024!→
People of a certain age (such as me) will recall a time when cat wall clocks with moving eyes and a tail that swung back and forth like a pendulum, also known as Kit-Cat Clocks, were all the rage. If you’re feeing nostalgic, these little retro kitties for the holiday tree are distributed for resale by Cody Foster and Co. Â You will find them in various outlets such at this one, where you can pick up this pretty pink bauble for just $19.95! What a bargain!
Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you the purrfect gift for the Cat Lover / Bowie Fan on your holiday gift list! Designed by Godzillarge, and inspired by David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane personae, Neko From Mars features a disgruntled-appearing astronaut (Tom) cat bearing the iconic lightning bolt that way too many folks mistakenly associate with Ziggy Stardust. Just saying. Continue reading Holiday Gift Idea: Neko From Mars T Shirt→
