Plus a reflection on the Bean, a few weeks out; a new vet opens in Hudson Square; seeking takers for a damp February. / 1 comment
The sculpture dba The Bean at 56 Leonard is completely revealed as its shiny curvy self. / 10 comments
The monumental (and significant) sculpture has been under construction at the Jenga building since February 2019. It will be fully unobstructed by noon.
Plus Mary Jaeger will host a studio sale; Ilya's Barber Shop is still open; the Bean gets a polish.
The sculpture wedged under 56 Leonard has been under construction since February 2019. / 3 comments
Workers are now sanding down the seams on the steel sculpture, which when finished will have been a three-year project to install. / 5 comments
The Anish Kapoor bean is stalled out due to travel restrictions -- another victim of the pandemic pause. Construction will resume when UK residents are allowed back in. / 5 comments
Plus Fuku adds fries at its Wall Street location; the Bean is coming; YES broadcaster hangs at SoulCycle and the Hideaway; Fraunces Tavern moves into the 19th Century. / 7 comments
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