Archive for Category: "Xploratorium"

SoHo photo tour

SoHo photo tour

SoHo, NYC’s historic neighborhood, is teeming with art galleries, exclusive boutiques, chic hotels, and stylish restaurants set amongst remarkable architecture. The SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District includes 26 city blocks and approximately 500 buildings.  It was designated landmark status in 1973, and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1978. All photos by the author (except where noted). [...]

Springtime Comes to NYC

Springtime Comes to NYC

NYC is often called an “Urban Jungle.”  The city’s name brings to mind concrete cityscapes, the glaring lights of Broadway, and canyons of skyscrapers.  But the city has a natural beauty as well. While the winter of 2012 was relatively tame, New Yorkers embrace the warmth and color of Springtime.  Here are a few photos [...]

Street Aesthetic of NYC

Street Aesthetic of NYC

A short video by young artist Christian Anderson.  Anderson creates work in several medias, including painting, furniture design, and videography. While recently visiting NYC, Anderson explains, “I took my camera and strolled out through the busy streets of New York City.  I wanted to capture the great culture and street aesthetic of New York.”  He’s [...]

Images of Harlem

Images of Harlem

Harlem is the most famous and historic African American community in the nation.  The name often conjures up images of the Harlem Renaissance, nightclubs like the Cotton Club or the Savoy Ballroom, or the infamous ghetto of the 1970s and 80s.  But Harlem has undergone another transformation.  Restoration is everywhere in the neighborhood, and new [...]

The Beauty of Central Park

The Beauty of Central Park

Central Park has been called the green heart of a great city.  Here are some photos of this stunning urban oasis though the seasons. (Click on the photos to open the slideshow. All photos by Author.)

Art of Rockefeller Center

Art of Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center offers stunning examples of Art Deco design, architecture and art works.  Built at the height of the Great Depression, John D. Rockefeller set out to create a commercial center “as beautiful as possible.”  As you can see, he achieved that goal, offering some of the world’s most magnificent public art. (Click on the [...]

A Year in New York

A Year in New York

A wonderful video by filmmaker Andrew Clancy, featuring glimpses of the city and the vibrant, diverse people who visit or call it home.