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Pink Thing of The Day: Life-Size LEGO Sculpture of Glinda From Wicked

glinda life size lego sculpture photo by gail worley
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You might think the Wicked craze has come and gone, but now that the movie is finally streaming for free (thanks to Peacock), I feel totally justified in reviving it — if only to celebrate this incredible, life-size LEGO sculpture of Glinda the Good Witch, as portrayed by Ariana Grande I mean, wow! How could this not be a Pink Thing of the Day, amiright? Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Life-Size LEGO Sculpture of Glinda From Wicked

The Little Prince Bronze Statue on 5th Avenue

little prince bronze statue photo by gail worley
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This bronze figure of Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince) appeared in 2023 on New York City’s 5th Avenue, near Central Park on a low wall in the garden of the Payne Whitney Mansion, which houses the Villa Albertine, the cultural center of the French Embassy. This statue is based on the beloved character from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s 1943 novella, which is one of the most translated and best-selling books in the world, though I have never read it.
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Pink Thing of The Day: All The Feels Neon Sign

All The Feels Pink Neon Sign
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Photographed on the west side of Fifth Avenue somewhere between 17th and 19th Streets.

Butterflies Tile Mosaic in the Fifth Avenue Subway

Butterflies Tile Mosaic with Bench
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If you happen to take the N, R or Q trains to the Fifth Avenue and 59th Street stop on your way to the Central Park Zoo, be sure to first participate in the underground Subway Art Safari that’s going on in the station, as you will not only encounter this colorful flock of Butterflies, but also tiles mosaic murals of Parrots, Penguins, Horses, Monkeys and other creatures.

Butterflies Tile Mosaic Detail

Snails Tile Mosaic in the Fifth Avenue Subway

Snails Tile Mosaic
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A family of lavender-shelled snails makes its way to the train in the 5th Avenue and 59th Street Subway Station, where you can catch the N, Q or R Trains, or exit to Central Park!
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