Close Encounters of the Kenny Scharf Kind
Kenny Scharf is a dynamic artist who emerged in the 1980s as a prominent figure in the vibrant East Village art scene. With his bold use of colors and imaginative style, Scharf quickly gained...
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I’ll See Your Angel Queen and Raise You a Lodestar
When I stood in the whipping wind off of the Salton Sea, I had no idea what I would find on the streets of Bombay Beach. From the vantage point of the welcome sign,...
Big Legs and the Janey Waney
The first time that I ever saw Legs, the Larry Rivers piece found on a private home in Sag Harbor, we’d passed it by chance on our way out to Montauk back in 2012....
OG Slick in the Home of the Smiley Face – Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, Massachusetts is a city which has jumped in with both feet when it comes to public murals and art. Under the stewardship of the POW! WOW! Worcester program, dozens of murals grace the...
Cincinnati Toy Heritage Mural – Cincinnati, Ohio
As I stood looking at the Cincinnati Toy Heritage mural, a sing-songy flow of words stumbled drunkenly out through the creaking saloon doors of my memory dedicated to the 1980’s. “I’m the Peculiar Purple...
Have You Visited Any of Keith Haring’s Public Sculptures?
Seeing Haring’s public sculptures is always a treat for me. They hold a special place in my heart and imagination. His oft-whimsical and colorful forms tap into a place in my imagination that feels...
2017 in Review: Photos of Murals Seen in My Travels
Photos of murals and art walls seen in my travels throughout 2017.
2016 Kenny Scharf Bronx, NY Public Art Mural
On my way out to Pennsylvania on Sunday, I made a pitstop to finally see the Kenny Scharf Bronx, NY art wall that decorates the Third Avenue side of Krinos Foods. I’d seen glimpses...
Hopper’s House by the Railroad
The House that Inspired the Painter My attention operates with cyclical obsession. An idea will blow in on the breeze and lodge itself firmly in my mind. It’ll then go about the business of...
Walking With Ghosts in The Desert
The Goldwell Open Air Museum sits just outside of the northeastern entrance of Death Valley and at the edge of the ghost town of Rhyolite, Nevada. I’d seen photos of the sculptures that grace...
A Handful of Murals Spotted in Pennsylvania
While riding around central Pennyslvania last weekend, I saw quite a few painted murals. They’re one of my favorite things to spot when passing through smaller towns. The town of Jersey Shore had a...
Sunday Check-In: Hello, Goodbye and a Hot Dog
When people start sending messages to see if i’m still alive, I know it’s time to say hello. So… Hello, from icy-cold Long Island! The weather here for the last few weeks hasn’t been...
California Desert Art: Noah Purifoy Outdoor Museum
While near Joshua Tree, California – I made a pitstop at the Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Museum. When I pulled up in the early morning, the light coming east across the desert was glorious. It bathed...
Love Wins and Other Streetart Wisdom
What someone chooses to say publicly in paint fascinates me. I feel similarly about bumper stickers. You might only have one shot at getting the attention of someone’s eyeballs and this is what you want them...
2016 Rearview: A Few of My Favorite Things So Far
Silly sights and roadside delights from the first 6 months of 2016.
Lichtenstein’s Tokyo Brushstroke I & II
A brush with greatness What a wonderful surprise to see Roy Lichtenstein’s Tokyo Brushstroke sculptures outside of the Parish Art Museum. While on my way home from Montauk, I passed the Parrish Art Museum...
Seeing Rainbows and Other Riding Thoughts About Art
I followed the rainbow to its end and what did I find? A pot of gold? Aww, Hell NO – Hell 2 Da Naw Naw! I found a KTM. Insert swirly heart-shaped eyes emoji here. Actually, I...
Hunting the Stegosaurus of Hartford
Did I ever mention that I have a teensy-weensy problem with obsession? You’re shocked, I bet. Well, after peering over the rock wall of Alexander Calder’s former home in Connecticut, I browsed the web...
Seeking Calder: Riding in Roxbury
In my travels around the internet one of the rabbit holes that I recently fell down was reading about the sculptor Alexander Calder. Somewhere along the line, I learned that he lived and worked...
Long Island Roadside Attraction: Yarnbombed Trees
There are 5 yarnbombed trees at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook. Talk about Instagram-worthy! Made up of over 250,000 feet of fabric cord, over 200 people volunteered their time to complete this...
