Tag: Sculpture
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Winter snuggles
January is, for many, a bleak month. The holidays are over; it’s cold, grey, and missing the warmth of festive anticipation. I’ve always loved it, though—not just because it’s my birthday month, but because it brings a sense of fresh air and quiet possibility, a feeling that anything could begin. If you’re firmly in the…
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Day of the Dead Ofrenda
Following yesterday’s post about pan de muerto, I came across a stunning Día de los Muertos ofrenda at Hudson Yards today. The ofrenda was framed by cascades of vibrant cempasúchil (marigolds) and flanked by elegantly dressed Catrinas — their painted faces and traditional dresses forming a beautiful tableau against the bluest autumn sky. An ofrenda…
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The Spanish Steps
The Spanish Steps are one of those places you’ll almost inevitably walk past in Rome—whether you plan to or not. Built between 1723 and 1726, the grand staircase connects Piazza di Spagna (named after the Spanish Embassy to the Vatican) with the Trinità dei Monti church at the top. There are 135 steps in total,…
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Prometheus at Rockefeller Center
Especially on a spring afternoon like this Friday, it’s easy to miss the golden statue in front of the Rockefeller building. Packed with people, the plaza sometimes hides the sculpture of Prometheus. He’s been here since 1934, part of the original vision for Rockefeller Center as a place where commerce, art, and public life could…
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Adam and Eve
Outside the sleek towers of Manhattan West, Charles Ray’s Adam and Eve sculpture offers a modern take on an age-old story. Installed in 2023 near Moynihan Train Hall, the stainless steel figures show Adam and Eve in their later years—Eve seated and Adam standing—reflecting both the passing of time and the rhythms of city life.…
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Light at the End
Visa renewals are so nerve-wracking. Even when everything seems to be in order, the uncertainty lingers. And with the new administration, the process feels even more unpredictable—policies shifting, timelines stretching, guidelines changing, and clarity nonexistent. I’m currently in the middle of it, waiting & hoping. It’s a strange limbo, caught between planning for the future…
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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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Elephants
Are loose in the Meatpacking District, a hotspot for art lovers. Its latest outdoor installation titled ‘The Great Elephant Migration’ aims to promote conservation and coexistence between humans and wildlife. And the best part?! You can by them and exhibit them in your tiny NYC apartment 😅 Jokes aside, this is for a great cause!…
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Here we go again
Another city, another restart. Besides sorting out the obvious like signing a lease, finding your bearings and figuring out where to do your grocery shopping, a big part is also finding your new network of service providers and – more importantly- doctors. I was lucky to get a recommendation for a dentist and was surprised…
Josephine in New York City 