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It’s fun to discover cool public art in and around the City on my daily adventures, even when that art has already been in place for years! For example, I just had my first encounter with XO World, a monumental sculpture located on West Street in Lower Manhattan, adjacent to the World Trade Center. As you can see, it is pretty sweet. Let’s unpack this thing, shall we? Continue reading XO World Sculpture in Lower Manhattan
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I spotted this enigmatic sticker on a recent frigid Sunday afternoon as I walked home along Avenue A. This is obviously meant be a play on the famous movie poster image from the 1975 film and pop culture phenomena Jaws, with just an outline of the menacing shark, and the word Creep substituted for the movie’s title.
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Pete’s Tavern Window (Photo By Gail)
OMG, we made it to Christmas! I took the above photo this past winter standing on the sidewalk looking at the festive display window at Pete’s Tavern in Gramercy Park. I can’t think of any image cheerier than this to send greetings to all my readers. Have a peaceful and happy holiday, everyone. The best is yet to come.
Nostalgia is a powerful emotion, transporting people to special moments and evoking feelings of comfort. The NYC Autumn Jewelry and Object Show, whose inaugural event I recently attended — really gets the significance of jewelry, watches, and art objects in capturing and preserving memories. This new show, which ran from November 16th to 19th (in partnership with NYC Jewelry Week) at the Metropolitan Pavilion, provided a unique opportunity for both trade professionals and consumers to explore and acquire pieces that hold historical and cultural significance.
Continue reading Highlights from The NYC Autumn Jewelry and Object Show
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If this Giant Pink Banana looks familiar, it might be because you’ve seen one like it offered as a prize for winning one of the games at Luna Park in Coney Island. I was nowhere near Coney, however when I saw this happy teenager, waiting to board the elevator from the 7 Train platform at 42nd Street with the banana, which is clearly as tall as he is, in tow. Live in NYC long enough and eventually you’ll see everything.