the metal midget figures of 14th Street Station in New York (Public sculpture NYC iii)

If you are rushing through 14th Street station in New York, or perhaps just distracted by your book, newspaper or cellphone, it’s easy to completely miss these charming little fellows. Naturally they can’t be a trip or bump-hazard,  so they’re placed out of the way.  That means tucked discreetly out of the natural sight-lines too. … Read More the metal midget figures of 14th Street Station in New York (Public sculpture NYC iii)

Art, Scale & experience in New York City (Public sculpture ii)

A favoured day-trip for tourists in New York (like ourselves) is walking across the amazing Brooklyn Bridge over the broad and mighty East river, finally arriving at the borough of Brooklyn itself,  then spending a very pleasant day there. Many people start around the Dumbo area (above),  others stroll along the seaside linear park,  (its… Read More Art, Scale & experience in New York City (Public sculpture ii)

Art on the High Line. Public sculpture in New York City.

Art on the High Line.  Public sculpture in New York City. Just back from a break away, in New York city.  Quite frankly, there’s so much to say about the place, and especially about the amazing art, public art, sculpture, public sculpture, architecture,  town planning, heritage conservation, artists, street-scapes, mood, scene and politics,  that if… Read More Art on the High Line. Public sculpture in New York City.