Downtown New York has hosted generations of underground cultural communities, providing a vibrant home for drag queens, theater performers, filmmakers, and outcasts. Performance artist and queer liberation activist Agosto Machado has been a long-standing figure in these scenes. Over five decades, he has amassed a large collection of art and ephemera from the city’s counterculture, which he assembles into shrines, such as the one seen above. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Shrine (White) By Agosto Machado→
I was barely home from London for twelve hours before I had to make a mad dash to Javits Center for the final day of NY Now! Jet lag be damned, there was too much cool design inspiration waiting at the summer edition of our favorite biannual gift show. From unique home goods to fabulous fashion accessories, hilarious greeting cards and adorable soft toys that will make you squee, there’s truly something for everyone at NY Now. Let’s get right to my fantastic photo recap with a few favorite home décor designs to let your individuality shine! Continue reading Eye On Design: Finding Inspiration at NY Now, Summer 2023→
Do you like cookies? I sure do, and I’m always down for trying any kind of new cookies that cross my path, because I’m adventurous like that, and enjoy keeping my readers in-the-loop of what’s new for snacking. Recently, I was introduced to a gluten-free cookie brand called Mightylicious (so clever), which come in seven different varieties!
Moments before entering The Broad Museum in Downtown Los Angeles to see Keith Haring’s comprehensive career retrospective Art Is For Everybody, I (coincidentally) received an email reviewing the show. The article was titled Is Art for Everybody? Despite being very familiar with Haring’s work, I wanted to avoid any spoilers, so I waited to read the article; however, as I walked through the exhibit, that headline stuck with me.
June is here, and for art and design enthusiasts like me, it’s an extra special month. Why, you ask? Well, it’s Pride Month! Especially in the vibrant city of New York, June is a time when the LGBTQ+ community and its allies come together to celebrate diversity, acceptance, and love. The atmosphere is electrifying, with rainbow flags adorning streets, parks, and buildings, creating a colorful and inclusive environment that fills my heart with joy. Continue reading Happy NYC Pride Month 2023!→
