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Sunday was such a gorgeous day that I decided to go to the Brooklyn Botanical gardens to take pictures of the cherry blossoms. Unfortunately, parking is always an issue in that area, so I rerouted my GPS and headed to one of the coolest neighborhoods in Brooklyn. Bushwick. Pop Up shop in the house of Yes Street scenes You have to look everywhere, some times … Continue reading Brooklyn ! is it cool or what ?
The long awaited show is finally here, the presentation of the works of Yayoi Kusama. Cancelled last year due to corvid . We were lucky to have gotten tickets for the opening day April 10th. In the Artist’s own words ” I am Happy that I have painted flowers. There are no objects more interesting”. Took a little break for lunch and watched a … Continue reading A day at the NYBG. Yayoi Kusama exhibition.
Spring has sprung, and no one noticed. While the planet is sprouting new life , we are afraid for our own. Every morning I wake up and I think what a horrible nightmare I had, only to find out that the nightmare is happening when I am awake. Those of us who love to travel, and enjoy our basic freedoms, are seeing the world on … Continue reading I want to wake up from this nightmare.
After going to the New York Times travel show this year, and sitting through the Cuba Forum, the only thing that had changed, is the spot that you tick on your affidavit. I found at the show that many people wanted to go, but still had doubts, whether it was legal or not. Well to put your mind at ease , Yes you can still … Continue reading My heart is in Havana Oh La la.g. —
Travelling through Upstate New York on route 28 in Boiceville north of Woodstock, you will no doubt notice a little furniture shop with a menagerie of Art pieces spread out all over the property. Made from reclaimed materials. Do take a little time and stop by, its really worth it, you may just find a piece that fits perfectly in your home.This place is a … Continue reading Fascinating places you encounter on road trips. Steve Heller’s fabulous furniture.
Located at 43-01 21st street in Long Island city, this building is worth the trip for the big fans of Murals and all sorts of street art.The Artist Cern who painted this work entitled “homage’ painted on all four façades of the building. I tried to find out what the homage was about but it seems to be self explanatory. Cern Is a Native of … Continue reading One Building, four facades, one Artist ” Cern”.
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You don’t have to be a Buddhist or even religious to visit this most beautiful temple in Flushing. The architecture and amazing painted and carved artwork alone is worth it. It is the Han Ma Um Zen Center of New York. I was not able to go inside since tomorrow is the birthday of Buddha and the Monks were in the midst of preparation for … Continue reading The Most beautiful Korean Buddhist temple in New York city.
Driving by yesterday on a rainy day, I though it a perfect time to photograph this grand building. Listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places, St. Paul’s School is one of the most substantial historic buildings on Long Island, and now it’s one of the most threatened. St Paul School opened in 1871 by Cornelia Steward in the High Victorian style. … Continue reading Abandoned places . Safe for now. St Pauls School. Garden City NY.
A little while ago my attention was drawn to some absolutely beautiful photographs of a installation in Paris. As a lover of graffiti art and murals,. I decided to check out the photographer. French photographer Jonathan “Jonk” Jimenez really impressed me. Not to mention that he is also quite handsome. I so loved his work that I contacted the photographer to see if i … Continue reading There is life after death / Jonk Photography
José Rodríguez Fuster (born August 1946 in Villa Clara , Cuba) is a Cuban naive artist specializing in ceramics, painting, drawing, engraving, and graphic design . The first thing you will notice when you arrive,is the remarkable similarity to Picasso and Gaudi This is a most amazing village to see, and a definite must do, on a trip to Cuba. Can you say Instagram ?? … Continue reading Fusterlandia , Jaimanitas , Cuba. Folk art kingdom. mind blown!!
