Tag: Manhattan
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Times are changing
While this refers to this past weekend’s shift to summer time, you could also interpret it in a broader sense—in the grand scheme of things. And speaking of grand, and staying in the spirit of time, the Grand Central Clock is one of New York’s most iconic timepieces. Perched atop the information booth in the…
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Art of Tagging
Walking through the city, there’s always something that catches the eye. Take certain doors—covered in scribbles, tags, and stickers, they become more than just entrances. Layered with marks over time, they turn into evolving canvases, unpolished but fascinating. New York is full of these tagged surfaces, blending into the city’s rhythm. Not everyone sees the…
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Belvedere Castle
Perched atop Vista Rock in Central Park, Belvedere Castle feels like something out of a storybook. Built in 1869, it wasn’t meant to house royalty but to offer something just as valuable—a view. To me, it’s a reminder that beauty and reflection often go hand in hand. Today, many of us live in our own…
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Extreme cold
This week, freezing temperatures have gripped New York City—the kind of cold that stings your face and makes bundling up a necessity. While the icy weather might tempt you to stay indoors, it’s worth braving the chill for a stroll through the Meatpacking District. There, a whimsical snowman art installation adds charm to the frosty…
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American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is a cornerstone of New York City’s cultural scene. Established in 1869, it’s a massive institution, housing everything from meteorites to intricate dioramas of wildlife. Its mission has always been to educate and inspire curiosity about the natural world. Wandering through…
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Transitioning
Last night, Grand Central Station turned into a scene straight out of the show Severance. A crowd gathered around actors dressed in generic work attire, performing synchronized movements—a nod to the show’s themes of corporate control and workplace detachment. The series follows employees who undergo a procedure to separate their work and personal memories, creating…
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, everyone! Here’s to a bright and prosperous 2025 filled with meaningful moments, new adventures, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. This year, I found myself ringing in the new year in New York City, a place known for its larger-than-life celebrations. The Empire State Building was stunning, glowing in vibrant party colors.…
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Lighting up the night sky
The city is aglow in festive lights, and at Hudson Yards, the holiday decorations beautifully enhance the surrounding architecture, including The Shed’s Bloomberg building. Fun fact: The Bloomberg event space, part of The Shed, is housed in a structure on rails that can expand outward. Known as The McCourt, this movable feature allows the building…
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New York Sewers
The steaming sewer gates in New York streets always seem so romantic in winter movies, but let me tell you—they’re anything but. Especially when the wind shifts and blows that steam directly at you, carrying with it the unmistakable scent of the city’s underground. I’ve never experienced this quite so much in any other city,…
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Vorweihnachtszeit
Today marks the 1st Advent, a special moment in der Vorweihnachtszeit—Germany’s pre-Christmas period. Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, a candle is lit on an Advent wreath, a tradition that started in the 19th century to mark the countdown to the holiday. This year, I’m especially looking forward to the season. New York City feels…
Josephine in New York City 