Hey New Yorkers, f your morning coffee could talk, it would probably have a very specific accent — and now it might even come with its own neighborhood storyline. NewYorkPrideGoodshas released a collection of NYC Toile coffee mugs that turn your daily caffeine fix into a mini tour of the five boroughs.
At first glance, these mugs lean classic — traditional toile patterns in blue, red, and green. But look closer and the pastoral scenes you’d expect are swapped out for something much more local: New York City streetscapes, neighborhood landmarks, and those hyper-specific details that make each corner of the city feel like its own world. Continue reading Eye On Design: NYC Toile Mugs By New York Pride Goods→
Untitled (in Honor of Leo at the 30th Anniversary of his Gallery), 1987 (All Photos by Gail )
In these uncertain times, I find myself drawn more and more to the comfort of nostalgia — especially the kind tied to art and the people I experienced it with. For me, that means thinking back to when my close friend, artist Geoffrey Dicker, was still living in New York and we were inseparable. For years, Thursdays meant gallery-hopping through Chelsea — sometimes a dozen openings in a night —and weekends were reserved for museums. Art wasn’t just something we looked at. It was everything. Continue reading Dan Flavin’s Grids at David Zwirner Gallery→
If you’re someone who loves to do jigsaw puzzles, here’s one that I’m sure would be tons of fun to try to complete: the Finger Monster Fiesta Jigsaw Puzzle (yes, I just typed that). With the holidays coming up, this might even be a wacky way to spend quality time with your family! Imagine it!
People of a certain age (such as me) will recall a time when cat wall clocks with moving eyes and a tail that swung back and forth like a pendulum, also known as Kit-Cat Clocks, were all the rage. If you’re feeing nostalgic, these little retro kitties for the holiday tree are distributed for resale by Cody Foster and Co. You will find them in various outlets such at this one, where you can pick up this pretty pink bauble for just $19.95! What a bargain!
Wouldn’t it be fun to be the person who designs the coin-operated Kiddie Rides that you sometimes still see out front of suburban grocery stores and strip malls? They aren’t as easy to find now as they were when I was a kid back in the stone age, but I still enjoy documenting them whenever see one. Because, nostalgia.
