Showing posts with label nyc. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nyc. Show all posts

2/08/2012

Joe Mangrum sand paintings







































Watching a sand painting come to life on Sunday in NYC.

"It's about bringing art out to people that are intimidated by galleries, that aren't educated about art or feel like that can't afford a museum," says artist Joe Mangrum. His artwork is in the style of many cultural traditions from around the globe, including Tibetan Mandalas, African sand painting, Indian rangoli, and Native American sand painting from the Navajo and Hopi cultures.

1/21/2012

animals in shops
























































































































So many shops in New York have resident pets; here are a few I saw one day. 
Also check out this video about bodega cats!


10/27/2011

m&j trimming













































































Playing tourist in the Garment District. Amazing colors and textures!
From the M&J website:
Established in 1936, the company started in the middle the Depression started a linen store business with a determined spirit unhindered by the adverse times. Formerly called the Outlet Linen Store, it was located strategically at the heart of commerce activity for the garment industry.
Customers could find a wide eclectic selection of tablecloths, handkerchiefs, and ceramics piled high on merchandising tables.
The linen store was a popular hangout for several neighborhood friends. Sitting on the low merchandising tables, businessmen from around the area would often spend hours drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes, and talking about business and life. 
One day after a gathering, a salesman left a roll of lace on the counter as collateral for a five-dollar loan. Customers soon started to ask about the lace. By the time the salesman came back a few days later to pay off his debt, Mr. Cohen said, "Forget the five dollars, get me more lace!" The store was then renamed M&J Trimming.

M&J Trimming is now known for selecting the best products from all over the world. Their rhinestone crystals are from Austria, their silk Jacquards from France, hand-cast metal buttons from Italy, and handmade wood-beaded fringes are from India.

10/16/2011

8/07/2011

weekend photos


Yes, it's a man in a trash can reading the paper in the middle of NYC on a 95° day. No one noticed or thought it was unusual!!