December8
On one Wednesday night, I was there again – in front of the theater, waiting to watch The Break of Noon by Neil LaBute. This was the last show that I was going to see in this semester. Frankly, I expected small number of people, but the place actually turned out to be very crowded, […]
December7
Sunnyside is located in Queens, between Long Island City and Woodside. Although it’s not well-known to people, it stands out from other neighborhoods in some ways. With lots of great local restaurants and other famous insiders’ places, Sunnyside is rather a quiet and peaceful neighborhood with friendly neighbors who are always willing to help you […]
December7
Goodwill Outlet Store is a gigantic warehouse with rows and rows of massive bins that contain clothing, shoes, books, purses, and a lot more. Everything you buy is by the pound: most of them under $2. It is ridiculously cheap, much cheaper than the usual thrift stores! If you are lucky, you can find gently-used […]
December7
Pure Spa & Salon provides the best quality services! Hair, nail, waxing, massage or whatever it is, you will get the best out of it. Most outsiders probably don’t know about this spot because it’s small and doesn’t look that impressive from outside. But once you go inside, it’s an amazing experience from the start. […]
December7
Stray Vintage & More is a little shop in the neighborhood that is filled with great selections, some of them vintage and some of them unique, made by local artists. One day I was walking around Skillman Avenue, never expecting this kind of shop since it’s rather a boring part of the neighborhood. However, as […]
December7
Alpha Donuts is a common diner place, but as you can see in the name they are famous for their delicious donuts! This place was ranked as a top 11 in “New York’s Best Donuts” by Gridskipper, along with the famous Buchon Bakery and Balthazar. At 11 p.m., I was craving for donuts. I just […]
December7
(the front of the restaurant) Ariyoshi is one of the few Japanese-owned in Queens, as most of the sushi places in Queens tend to be owned by Korean and Chinese people. It is like the shining star in the neighborhood. They have an extensive and varied menu along with the quick and friendly service. The […]
December7
(Fred Tomaselli. Big Raven, 2008. Acrylic, photocollage, and resin on wood panel, 84 x 72 in.) As I walked around the Brooklyn Museum, this unique painting by Fred Tomaselli caught my eye. It combines a bird with the universe to create highly stylized, eye-popping compositions. Big Raven is inspired by the American Gothic tradition and the […]
December7
MoMA PS1 is one of the largest institutions in the US dedicated solely to the contemporary art. It was founded by 1976 by Alanna Heiss. Its former name was PS1 Contemporary Art Center, but it changed its name when it formalized its affiliation with the Museum of Modern Art. The partnership has promoted the understanding […]
December6
Timea Anita Oravecz was born in Budapest in 1975. Her artistic production is based on different mediums like sculptures, objects, installation, public arts, videos, etc. As I searched through her work, I found an interesting piece. (“Tetrix wardrobe” Installation, Mixed media, 2006) Personally, I really like playing tetris. I know I sound like an elementary […]