Subway Art for “City Dwellers”
“Living and working in New York for 20 years undoubtedly helped me mature as an artist and develop a visual language.” —Mark Hadjipateras (1953– ) New York has rewarded Mark […]
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Stained Glass Windows of St. Patrick’s
“The noblest temple ever raised in any land to the memory of Saint Patrick, and as the glory of Catholic America.” —Newspaper praise for St. Patrick’s Cathedral when it was […]
The Temple of Dendur: Colorful Again
“I am dying, Egypt, dying.” —Marc Antony (83 B.C.–30 B.C.) from 1606’s Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare (1564–1616) By contrast, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) something is […]
George Washington as Roman Emperor
“Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.” —George Washington (1732–1799) By his peers and the public, George Washington was considered such a man, virtuous to a very high […]
Another Lincoln Standing in New York
“Don’t worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.” —Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) Today, the 207th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Walk About New York recognizes […]
100 Floors Up, Looking Down
“The spectator who arrived, panting, at this pinnacle, saw a dazzling abundance of roofs, chimneys, streets, bridges, squares, and clock towers. Everything drew to the eye at once.” —from The […]
A Train Ride through Miniature New York
“I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.” —Oscar Wilde (1856–1900) Sensational describes the Holiday Train Show at the New York […]
Parade Balloons: Earth-Bound
“When I was just starting out in the business, I used to love to watch Lorne Greene doing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. I said right then, ‘That’s what I […]
From the Closet of a Countess
“The thoughts of a ball awaken the joyful parts of our imagination. The ball holds out the prospect of something mysterious that may perhaps change your life.” —Jacqueline, Countess de […]
There’s Nothing Like “Dames”
“Just think, Ruby. Just this morning you were on a bus with nothing but a pair of tap shoes in your suitcase and a prayer in your heart. And now […]
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