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Posted by The G on October 30, 2011 under Street Art | 
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Photo by G. Art by Kenny Scharf.
Kenny Scharf Mural on Washington and 13th Street in New York
New York has been very lucky these last few years to get so much great public art from Kenny Scharf. There’s a new mural on Washington and 13th Street across the street from the Standard Hotel. See it while supplies last!
Posted by The G on October 27, 2011 under Street Art | Be the First to Comment
Photos by G. Art by Faile.
Faile on Bowery and Houston
Ding dong, that hideous JR mural on Bowery and Houston is dead! I mean no disrespect, but when the predecessors have been Kenny Scharf, Shepard Fairey, Barry McGee and Os Gemeos, JR’s former mural doesn’t hold a candle, according2g. Good news! Faile have replaced JR’s mural and it’s freakin’ awesome! Below are some closeups.
Faile mural - Close up.
Faile!
Dear taggers, there are plenty of walls in the city to write on, so please don’t fuck up this gorgeous mural! Love, G
Posted by The G on September 15, 2011 under Artsy Fartsy | Read the First Comment
Photos by G. Art by David Byrne.
Partial View of "Tight Spot" by David Byrne. On display at the Pace Gallery in NYC through October 1, 2011
To celebrate the expansion of The Pace Gallery in New York, musician and artist David Byrne is displaying a 2-week only site specific installation called “Tight Spot.” A 48 by 20 foot inflatable globe is underneath the High Line at 508 West 25th Street. The statement that David Byrne is making is so important for the times we are living in as the world is under massive constraints and is also expanding so fast – who knows what is going to happen?! A planet and the people contained within it can only take so much pressure before a massive change happens. The possibilities for good and bad are equally as likely. Inside the globe are low frequency vibrations created by David Byrne (and made with his voice instead of instruments). I found “Tight Spot” to be very inspirational serving as yet another wake up call to the people on this planet. David was in attendance for the opening night reception and he was extremely nice when I spoke with him. Below is a picture of David Byrne with some friends at the opening of “Tight Spot.” This exhibit is only on display until October 1, 2011 so you need to act fast to make sure you see it.
David Byrne (center) in front of "Tight Spot"
Posted by The G on July 9, 2011 under GNN | Be the First to Comment
Photo by G.
Gonzales Y Gonzales
Good news for New York City taste buds. Bad news for our waist-lines! The legendary Mexican restaurant, Gonzales Y Gonzales closed its doors at the end of January 2011 after 22 years in business. The block long restaurant and bar in Soho was set to become a Chipotle but luckily, it was not meant to be. Gonzales Y Gonzales will be reopening in the Fall of 2011 in its original space! The entrance now will be exclusively on 192 Mercer Street. I’ve had so many yummy meals and delicious margaritas at Gonzales Y Gonzales. I am very excited!
Posted by The G on July 5, 2011 under Street Art | Read the First Comment
Photo by G. Art by Picasso.
Bust of Sylvette by Picasso
This is certainly not new, but it’s always a treat for the eyes. Inside the NYU campus (actually on Houston between Mercer and LaGuardia) in Manahattan is a gigantic sculpture by Picasso entitled “Bust of Sylvette.” It’s certainly worth checking out on your adventures through the city. It was given to NYU in 1968.
