Father Duffy in Times Square
“I am a very Irish, very Catholic, very American person, if anybody challenges my convictions. But normally and let alone, I am just plain human.” —from “Father Duffy’s Story,” the […]
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Alice & Her Wonderland Pals as Subway Art
“Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality.” ― the Cheshire Cat, from 1865’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1832–1898) You will find imagination in all […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sculptural Art on Broadway
“I hope New Yorkers on their daily commute will be shaken for a moment and pause, either because they are unsure of what is real or because they are reminded […]
I Love NY’s ‘Paris’
I got rhythm, I got music, I got my man Who could ask for anything more? I’ve got daisies in green pastures I’ve got my man Who could ask for […]
The Queen, Behind Closed Doors
“I have to be seen to be believed.” —Queen Elizabeth II (1926– ) Her Majesty’s reasoning when overruling her advisers, deciding that her coronation should be televised. The year 2006 […]
The Rap on “Hamilton”
I’m not throwin’ away my shot. Hey yo, I’m just like my country. I’m young, scrappy and hungry. —some of the lyrics used by Alexander Hamilton to introduce himself in […]
From Another Era, a Message for Our Time
“What makes you think you’re such a superior human being? Your money? If you do, you’re a dull-witted fool, Mr. Kirby. And a poor one at that.” —Grandpa Vanderhoff, from […]
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