Dirty Old New York aka Fun City

Jonathan Hertzberg continues his Dirty Old New York video series.

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“The sight of a dwarf humping a roast chicken at the dinner table isn’t for the faint of heart.”

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The NY Post reviews Paul McCarthy’s WS.

Now on view at the Park Avenue Armory.

This Way To The Beach

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Paula Scher and Pentagram design new identity for NYC Beaches.

“The new beach identification signs each feature a photograph of the beach taken at the exact spot where the sign is located. The images face the street, and remind residents and visitors that whatever Sandy took away, the beauty of the beach remains.”

Printables

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Love The Huddle by Michael Stah

On Stickball Boulevard in The Bronx, old timers revive New York’s classic street game, and bring a few youngsters along for the ride.

BIG CITY BRIGHT LIGHTS

Cocaine is the name of the game… ”Welcome to New York City, 1983.”

Directed by Victor Quinaz

 

Printables

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The Lonesome Death of Eddie Wise, Panhandler Who Struck It Rich by Jennifer Gonnerman

Tonight.

End-Of-Days

END OF DAYS, an homage to Max Fish.

Featuring artwork by Craig Wetherby, Ricky Powell, Wyatt Neumann, Max Snow, Jason Goldwatch, George Horner, Robert Nightingale, FAILE, Greg Lamarche, Dave Ortiz, Cecilia Jurado, Lady Aiko, BEAU, Bäst, Norma Markley and surprise guests…

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Jeff Ladouceur – AMEN

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Opening tonight (5/31) at ZieherSmith (516 West 20th Street)

Oliver Vernon – Renegade Trajectories

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Opening at Joshua Liner Gallery tonight (5/30).  Check out a great video by Colin M Day after the jump.

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You Probably Want To Get Tickets For This

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Massive Attack V Adam Curtis at the Park Avenue Armory

People Will Party Anywhere

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The Night Heron was an invitation-only, one night club in a water tower in Chelsea.

Shirt Kings: Pioneers Of Hip Hop Fashion

A recent book by Edwin PHADE Sacasa and Alan KET focusing on the custom gear made by The Mighty Shirt Kings at their spot in Jamaica Coliseum, and their loyal customers—a who’s who of eighties hip-hop stars.

Published through Dokument Press

Mob Molls

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The female companions of Mafia men. The term moll was derived from “Molly,” “a 17th century euphemism for either “whore” or “prostitute.”"

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Art in New York This Weekend

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Joe Bradley at Gavin BrownAndreas Schulze at Team Gallery, the White Columns Benefit Exhibition and Auction, and the trifecta of Andy Kehoe, Souther Salazar, and Marco Mazzoni at Jonathan LeVine Gallery.

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Sheryo & the Yok: “Pipe Dreams”

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Cool show opening tonight (5/16) at Krause Gallery (149 Orchard Street).

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Everybody Street

Excited for this film by Cheryl Dunn, whenever it comes out… no release date has been set.

Art Tonight in New York

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JOSH SMITH
May 15 – June 20, 2013

Home Alone 2
208 Forsyth Street
NY, NY 10002

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“Man, ain’t nobody getting shot in this movie!”

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As said by O.D.B. upon walking out of a private screening of Crooklyn after only 10 minutes. Here’s An Oral History of the Crooklyn Dodgers… Straight from Crooklyn, better known as Brooklyn.

From Cheddar to Cheese

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Once a hub in ’90s Hip-Hop, brownstone Brooklyn is now just hip. A nice history lesson here.

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