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→
Hey what’s up, I’m out in California doing the Christmas thing with my family and assorted loved ones, but I always like to take a minute to wish you all a warm, joyful, and relaxing Christmas filled with good company, delicious treats, and plenty of love!
A glass beaker bong is a must-have for any stoner looking for smooth hits from an aesthetically pleasing piece of glass, but needs regular maintenance and cleaning to be in top condition. Not only does a clean bong taste better, but it also extends the life of your bong. In this article, we’ll offer a few tips on how to properly clean and maintain glass beaker bongs. Continue reading How to Properly Clean and Maintain Your Glass Beaker Bong→
Over the weekend, I took a trip to the New York City Jewelry, Antique & Object Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion, where I was delighted to find a booth from favorite vendor — a veritable shrine to the color Pink courtesy of Gravitas Antiques of Miami. Gravitas’ online presence may be minimal, but trust me: their eye for exceptional vintage objects speaks for itself. Continue reading Pink Thing of the Day: Collectible Confections from the NYC Jewelry, Antique & Object Show→
This striking sky-blue Venetian glass ewer captures the imagination with its fantastical dragon-shaped handle — a signature flourish of the 19th-century Venetian glass revival. During this period, master glassmakers looked back to the opulence of Renaissance designs, reinterpreting them with new techniques and dazzling colors. Recently, novel conservation methods have been applied to this ewer, reviving its original luster and reminding us why Venice’s glassmaking tradition has been celebrated for centuries.
Photographed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC.
