Japanese illustrator Makoto Endo’s ink paintings of motorcycles. Wonderful detail and impressive work at Indian Larry Motorcycles Grease Monkey Block Party.
Category: People
Grease Monkey Block Party 2016
Thirteenth Annual Indian Larry Grease Monkey Block Party – Brooklyn, New York. Always a great event to end the summer…bikes, choppers, fun, food, fashion, music, beer and more!
The Past Doesn’t Always Dictate The Future
Photographer Mel Rosenthal lived in the South Bronx, New York at time of downward transformation. This was happening during the 1970s due to loss of manufacturing jobs and municipal services, plummeting property values, rampant arson and the exodus of residents. His striking images are about the people who had to live through those tough times… Continue reading The Past Doesn’t Always Dictate The Future
Know That You Were Loved By Many
Taking time today to celebrate the life of Christine Tucker who lived a full life just shy of her 101st birthday. She had an open heart and was always willing to help anyone in need, even if it was at her expense. She had 9 children, helped to raise her stepdaughter and was a widow… Continue reading Know That You Were Loved By Many
I Laughed So Much I….
Take a peak inside the mind of Roz Chast at The Museum of the City of New York – Roz Chast: Cartoon Memoirs, she is a major contributor to the New Yorker magazine from 1978 until today. Just as a photograph can say volumes in a single image so does Chast’s drawings and captions…her interpretations of everyday life… Continue reading I Laughed So Much I….
Move Over Ulysses S. Grant, Harlem’s Stopping By
Summer is in full swing in New York–so many events, so little time. Yesterday was the opening day of Harlem Week 2016 at U. S. Grant National Memorial Park on Riverside Drive. Time for fun, food fashion, music, entertainment, community outreach programs and much more; ends August 27.
Fall Into A Cultural Rainbow
One of the many fortunate things about living in New York City, especially in the summer, is the nonstop variety of things to see and do. This time around brilliant and fabulous colors of crafts, food, products, people and cultures represented at Festival of the Americas. Vendors showcased numerous choices in food, apparel, jewelry, home… Continue reading Fall Into A Cultural Rainbow
Fashion’s Great Loss Remembered
Particularly in the 70’s and 80’s if you asked about fashion illustration you would receive a one word answer: ‘Antonio’. Antonio Lopez and collaborator/partner Juan Ramos worked under the name Antonio, with Lopez doing the illustrations and Ramos the research. The pieces that they both worked on set the tone during that time of what… Continue reading Fashion’s Great Loss Remembered
Really and Truly Amazing – Before Her Time
Diane Arbus must see exhibition at Met Breuer in NY. In an instant she is able to capture the essence of her subject and forces the viewer to linger on each photograph imagining your own narrative of the scene. Featured image: Lady on a bus, NYC 1957
Voodo Fe’
New York artist that uses recycled materials in his work. He is also a designer and graphic artist that does work for major brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, NBA, NFL among others. Featured work: Bullets and Hearts. Bullets, champagne corks and tops, wine corks, newspaper and house paint.
