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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.
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On the Houston Street-facing wall of the First Street Green Art Park, street artist T0newash has created a striking mural paying tribute to Kids, Larry Clark’s raw 1995 coming-of-age film. The piece recreates the movie’s original poster, featuring Rosario Dawson, Leo Fitzpatrick , Justin Pierce, and Chloë Sevigny in their breakout roles.
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Hell-o dear readers, and Happy Halloween to you! Since I could not find a Halloween-themed Pink Thing for today’s post, I deliberately went out walking this past Sunday in search of something scary for a special Halloween greeting! And look what I found! This compelling mural of a chainsaw-wielding maniac in hot pursuit of an obviously quite frightened woman was spotted on Rivington Street just west of Clinton Street — in the exact same place that I saw the mural I posted in this very spot last year! Coincidences!
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Even in the steady drizzle that fell over Central Park on the day I snapped these photos, Monira Al Qadiri’s new public art sculpture First Sun looked radiant. Installed at Doris C. Freedman Plaza at the park’s southeast entrance, the 17-foot-tall work commands the space with an otherworldly presence that feels both ancient and futuristic.
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Finding a truly great optical service in New York City can feel like searching for clarity through fogged lenses. With hundreds of opticians and optical shops across Manhattan, the difference between “good enough” and exceptional careoften comes down to precision, technology, and personal attention. That’s where EuroOptica – a boutique eye-care destination with locations on the Upper East Side and Upper West Side stands out.
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