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Chalk It Up to a Good Cause

May 12, 2015by Walk About New York 1 Comment

“Rape is one of the most terrible crimes on earth and it happens every few minutes. The problem with groups who deal with rape is that they try to educate […]

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Sidewalk Love

October 23, 2014by Walk About New York

“Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead.” —Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) I am an ardent admirer of large-scale works […]

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Washington Square Park, Robin Williams, Chalk, Portrait, Ephemeral, Waiting for Godot, Steve Martin, Greenwich Village, Hat, Smile, Lincoln Center, 1988 “In America they really do mythologize people when they die.” —Robin Williams (1952–2014) Let the mythologizing begin! I found this portrait in chalk of Robin Williams on the pavement near the Washington Arch in Washington Square Park. The ephemeral nature of the medium, plus heavily-trafficked location, ensures that this loving tribute will not be with us for long. It serves as a metaphor of Mr. Williams’ life and for our own. Without a doubt this is a recognizable likeness of Mr. Williams. Is the likeness a film character of his? I must admit that the only film starring him that I have seen is The Birdcage. What with the hat, he resembles Estragon, the character he portrayed in Lincoln Center’s 1988 production of Waiting for Godot. Steve Martin played the other main character, Vladimir. “You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” —Robin Williams “Reality is just a crutch for people who can't cope with drugs.” —Robin Williams “Comedy is acting out optimism.” —Robin Williams “Spring is nature's way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’ ” —Robin Williams

Robin Williams: a Portrait in Chalk

August 21, 2014by Walk About New York

“In America they really do mythologize people when they die.” —Robin Williams (1952–2014) Let the mythologizing begin! I found this portrait in chalk of Robin Williams on the pavement near […]

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