New orders are put together one block at a time. Those who understand this process defend it by even putting their mortal lives on the line! On this date August 5th, back in 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal was laid with ceremony led by William A. Brodie, Grand Master Mason in …
Some days in New York City history are beyond tragic. Today is one of those days. On this date, back in 1980, Rock Music icon John Lennon was shot and killed by Mark David Chapman outside the Dakota Apartments on the Upper West Side. The first bullet missed, passing over Lennon’s head and hitting a window …
For Valentine’s Day in 2021 Manhattan’s Times Square is host to another exhibit that explores the many dimensions of love. The work is called Love Letters and will be on view at Duffy Square from Feb. 10 until Mar. 10. Love Letters invites the public to participate in the installation by leaving their own love letters …
New exhibit in the New York Waterfront explores how bells work in our society helping bring about the desired social order: I’ve always liked how bells mark and accentuate time. In a city where time ended on 9/11, I feel this to be another great display that helps us come closer to understanding the …
On this video-tour we see how Australian artists Gillie and Marc’s Statues for Equality aim to balance gender representation in public art, and honor women’s contributions to society. In New York City, less than 3% of statues are female, with Sydney and London following suit with 4% and 3% respectively. Gillie and Marc are on …