Art! (All Photos By Gail)
I went to the Frieze Art Fair last Sunday and took over 125 photos of rad contemporary art! What a rush! Here are my Top Ten favorite artworks with a message — literally!
Continue reading Favorite Word Art from Frieze Art Fair 2013
Welcome to Andrépolis (All Photos By Gail)!
For me, a work of art is most effective when it creates a portal to an alternate reality into which the viewer can then immerse himself. A current exhibit which achieves this objective exquisitely is Andrépolis, the first major solo show by Portuguese artist André Saraiva – primarily known as the graffiti artist André – which opened at The Hole Gallery on Bowery this past Thursday.
André Graffiti Tag Rendered In Neon
Interior Shot of the Former Space
You might recall that back in January I ran a story on the sad closing of one of NYC’s most beloved Mexican restaurants, Gonzlez y Gonzalez, after 22 years in business, due to losing their massive leased space to a Chipotle. It seemed like everyone was bummed out about what felt like the end of an era in NYC dining spots. The post even got comments from out of town fans who had fond memories of coming to town and sitting at what was NYC’s longest bar to enjoy delicious frozen fruit margaritas and endless baskets of chips.
Continue reading Great News for NYC Foodies: Gonzalez Y Gonzalez to Reopen!
All Photos By Gail
When I visit friends and family back home California each Christmas, I enjoy eating too much amazing Mexican Food. Because, well, it is so delicious!
Comida Mexicana!