A few months back, I found myself in Staten Island for an art show and decided to squeeze in a little window shopping on my way back to the ferry. That’s when I wandered into a gift shop so heavily decorated for Pride that I thought I’d stepped into a rainbow vortex — in the best possible way. Front and center was what I can only describe as a Pride-themed Christmas Tree, and honestly, it might be one of the most joyful things I’ve ever seen. Continue reading Pride-Themed Holiday Tree and Ornaments→
Robert Watts’ Case of Eggs (with Rainbow Wax Eggs) (1964) is a sly and playful gem from the Fluxus movement — an artwork that feels as visually satisfying as it is conceptually rich. Set in a clear acrylic case, a tidy arrangement of wax eggs gleams in a spectrum of soft, sherbet-colored hues. Like much of the artist’s output, this piece teases the line between the banal and the extraordinary. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Robert Watts, Case of Eggs (With Rainbow Wax Eggs)→
If a rainbow could sprout legs and become a piece of furniture, it might look something like the Arc en Ciel semainier by French design duo Élisabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti. Created in 1998 as a limited edition of just eight pieces, this chest of drawers is less about stashing your socks and more about making a serious statement. Continue reading Eye On Design: Arc En Ciel Chest of Drawers By Garouste & Bonetti→
Festive Pride Balloons Outside an East Village Restaurant (All Photos by Gail)
Happy Pride Month, NYC! We’re almost halfway into this favorite month of mine and it’s time for me to show enthusiastic support for the all LGBTQ-inclined friends of the ‘Gig! I love you! Here are some ways we can all get behind equality for our brothers and sisters, illustrated by a selection of my photos celebrating the beautify of diversity in NYC and beyond! Continue reading Celebrating NYC Pride Month 2024!→
