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The Diva Tile Mosaic, Lincoln Center 66th Street Subway Station
The Diva
This gorgeous tile mosaic is part of Artemis, Acrobats, Divas and Dancers by Nancy Spero. Given that this subway train exits at Lincoln Center, New York’s premier arts destination, the standards for subway art are pretty high. Spero’s work does not disappoint, with 22 brilliantly colored glass mosaic panels that line the walls of the station. Imagery of women both real and mystical is meant to honor the world-class opera, ballet and music you can catch at Lincoln Center, as well the artsy vibe that has long characterized the Upper West Side. The Diva, the central icon of opera, appears many times along the walls, leading riders through the station.
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‘Aangan Style’: Fine Indian Dining on the Upper West Side!
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Do you like Indian Food? I sure do. I have a couple of favorite destinations on Indian Row (East 6th Street) and also Curry Hill (vicinity of Lexington Ave and 28th Street) but I didn’t really have a favorite Indian restaurant with a proper uptown address. That changed last week when I was invited to visit and review Aangan, conveniently located just steps from the 103rd Street stop on the Number One train. Even folks who dread traveling above 14th Street can be assured that dinner at Aangan is worth the trek! Continue reading ‘Aangan Style’: Fine Indian Dining on the Upper West Side!
Disco Buddha
Get Down Buddha, Get Down (Photo By Gail)
This Mirrored Mosaic Buddha statue was spotted sitting serenely in the front window of Pylones gift shop located on Spring Street just West of Lafayette, in NYC.
John Lennon: 30 Years Gone
John Lennon was murdered on this date, December 8th in 1980. The Beatles are my favorite band, ever, and I still miss John every day.