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→
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. Continue reading Street Art Tribute to the Movie Kids→
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!
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. Continue reading First Sun By Monira Al Qadiri Radiates at Doris C. Freedman Plaza→
