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Books and Periodicals, Pop Culture

The Best Books About Horses for Any Type of Reader

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Scene From 1944 Film National Velvet Starring Elizabeth Taylor

Horses have long been a source of inspiration for writers. While they are often viewed as books for younger readers, the truth is that some of the finest equine stories are recommended for people of any age.

Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

This is probably the most famous book about horses ever written. You might think that it is a children’s tale because of the animated film versions it has inspired. Yet, Black Beauty is a serious tale about the need to better look-after animals. The story is told by the horse itself. We learn that this noble animal has a variety of owners over the years, with some of them being kind to him and others treating him badly. He meets a variety of interesting characters and lives through some tense moments.

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Arts and Culture

Horse Sculpture Made From Car Parts

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Manchester by Doug Owen
All Photos By Gail

If you haven’t yet been to the Gene Autry Museum of the American West, you need to add that to your list of cool things to do when you are in the Los Angeles area, because the place is just amazing (bonus: the museum is located directly across a shared parking lot from the LA Zoo.). I had the chance to explore this history-rich landmark in December, when I was visiting family for Christmas, and I had all kinds of crazy fun.

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Arts and Culture

Brainwashed: New Works and Old Favorites By Mr. Brainwash at Taglialatella Galleries

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Installation View with Horse
All Photos By Gail

You might recall that last summer we made three or four unsuccessful attempts (before finally lucking out with our timing) to see the massive Mr. Brainwash Life is Beautiful pop-up exhibit, which was located under the High Line at 14th Street for a few months. Seriously, that shit was just never, ever open.

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Design and Innovation

Horse Head Vacuum Cleaner

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Horse Bust (Chess Piece)
All Photos By Gail

Here’s another cool design item I spotted while browsing in the Chamber boutique on West 23d Street a couple of weeks back. Horse Bust (Chess Piece) was designed by Antwerp, Belgium-based partnership Studio Job and crafted from Polished bronze, 24K gold gilding, paint, hand-blown glass, LED, a Nilfisk GM 80 P Vacuum Cleaner.  It is available in an Edition of 4 pieces only.

Horse Bust (Chess Piece)

According to the designers, Chess Piece, was designed for artist Jeff Koons, and combines references to Koon’s work.

Horse Bust (Chess Piece)

Arts and Culture

Horses Tile Mosaic, Fifth Avenue Subway Station

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horses tile mosaic subway photo by gail worley
Photo By Gail

This tile mosaic of two horses — a mother horse and her offspring, perhaps — graces the wall near the exit of the N and R Trains at 59th Street (Central Park South) and Fifth Avenue.