Prospect Park South Historic District

Don’t always appreciate the many hidden gems a fairly short ride from home and work. This one is Prospect Park South Historic District in Brooklyn, New York. The construction of Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Bridge and the expansion of the transit system between Brooklyn and Manhattan spurred growth and home building in the area. This… Continue reading Prospect Park South Historic District

Pretty / Dirty

Marilyn Minter – Pretty / Dirty exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum in New York is a resounding must see. For over forty years Minter has been a controversial figure in her relationship to art, feminism fashion and celebrity. Some of her pieces are a bit too risqué to include in this post, but the brilliant… Continue reading Pretty / Dirty