Some new street art seems to be commentary on Tiananmen Square. Anyone have a clue? / 1 comment
Plus Dancebody is now open for privates; the Wintergarden has a monster hanging from the ceiling; Washington Market Park gets hit with graffiti.
Take an organized outdoor tour of the new Curbside Canvas projects; plus there's more street art just north of Canal; and Paisley is open outside and in -- including for brunch. / 1 comment
The elusive street artist has filled a literal hole in the wall on Staple Street that was just begging for something fun. And there's more where that came from. / 1 comment
Plus a critic's eye on Soho graffiti; cops draw guns on protestors near Foley Square; Ground Zero workers hit harder by Covid-19.
Plus the best NYC sighting; the best sidewalk chalk drawing; the best guerilla flower display; and the saddest news on the block.
Protestors and artists -- and artist protestors -- have added some amazing new art to the plywood around Soho, making an invigorating art walk around the neighborhood. / 7 comments
With the museums closed, the best way to catch some art is to stroll the streets. This week's shows include Steve ESPO Powers on Broadway and Spring and JR on Greene. / 3 comments
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