By the time Improvisations in the Park reaches its final weeks, Larry Bell’s glass sculptures feel less like a temporary installation and more like part of Madison Square Park’s visual memory. Since opening in the early fall of 2025, the exhibition has slowly revealed itself through shifting light, changing weather, and now, the stark clarity of winter. When I visited a couple of weeks ago, snow still lingered on the ground from a recent storm, and the park felt hushed — an unexpectedly perfect setting for Bell’s work as it prepares to disappear at the end of March. Continue reading Larry Bell Improvisations in the Park, Madison Square Park→
In 1935, Salvador Dalí transformed one of the most ordinary objects of then modern life — the rotary telephone dial — into a glamorous work of Surrealist design. Created in collaboration with fashion innovator Elsa Schiaparelli, Dalí’s Telephone Dial Powder Compactreimagined a functional makeup case as a miniature piece of practical art. Continue reading Ring, Ring: Salvador Dalí’s Telephone Dial Makeup Compact→
The chaos and vibrancy of New York City is part of its charm – but it can be a bit of a whirlwind for first-time visitors. Its fast pace and vast size are all exciting, but they can also be a bit intimidating. However, with a little knowledge of the city’s rhythms, you’ll quickly feel at home. The trick is to take it one step at a time, stay organized, and embrace the energy of the city. Here are five practical tips to help you navigate and enjoy your first New York break. Continue reading 5 Tips for First-Time Visitors in New York→
Over the weekend, I took a trip to the New York City Jewelry, Antique & Object Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion, where I was delighted to find a booth from favorite vendor — a veritable shrine to the color Pink courtesy of Gravitas Antiques of Miami. Gravitas’ online presence may be minimal, but trust me: their eye for exceptional vintage objects speaks for itself. Continue reading Pink Thing of the Day: Collectible Confections from the NYC Jewelry, Antique & Object Show→
