As photographer Stephen Shore once said “Paying attention all the time is an interesting way to go through the day.” While heading uptown after an appointment near Wall Street and Broadway, I passed Lume Studios, an immersive event and pop-up space I’ve visited on several occasions. The storefront appeared vacant, and the space looked as though it might have seen better days, but amid the signs of an empty venue, one bright spot demanded my attention: a rather conspicuous pink storage bin sitting on the sidewalk out front.
With its Bubblegum Pink storefront and cheerful, candy-colored vibe, a small West Village boutique call Colorful Natalie has quietly become a social media darling. It’s the kind of place people stop to photograph first, and then realize they actually want to go inside.
At first glance, The Candy Store (1969) by Richard Estes looks like a photograph. But spend a moment with it, and the illusion begins to unfold into something far more complex.
Painted at the height of the emerging Photorealism movement, The Candy Store captures a New York City storefront window filled with jars of sweets, signage, and fluorescent lighting. Yet what makes the painting so compelling isn’t just the meticulous detail — it’s the layered reflections that transform a simple shop window into a study of perception. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: The Candy Store By Richard Estes→
If you never thought you would see the phrase “Pink Neon Rick Face” anywhere, well, now you have. Spotted on Avenue B: A bright Pink Neon Sign of Rick Sanchez’s unmistakable mug lighting up the window of a local “Convenience Store.” The glowing tribute to Rick and Morty’s resident mad scientist adds a dose of inter-dimensional mischief to the block —and yes, it’s as trippy as it sounds. Whether you’re a fan of the show or just appreciate bold neon art, this one’s worth a look.
Not being a ‘Baby Person,’ I had never heard of Cybex, but apparently they are experts in child car seats, baby carries, strollers and other baby gear, for those who are baby-inclined. And their store in the Shops at Hudson Yards sure did design a fetching Window Display that is just exploding with soft Pinkness. Sigh.
