Jaume Plensa’s sculptures in New York
When you first arrive in New York, all you want is to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and through Central Park. After living in New York for a few years, you start appreciating things that are more unusual — like the Noguchi Museum. My level of nerdiness: deliberately going to the Hyatt Grand Central New…
Pavlo Mochi serves some of the best mochi in New York City.
When our correspondent Waso visited a mochi café in New York, he didn’t expect to be this impressed. What followed was less a review and more a love letter to Pavlo Mochi and its vibrant Ukrainian-inspired flavors. Mochi You Want to Share With the World I used to really love sweets, especially desserts until I…
An Ark at the Shed review
My short review of the show An Ark at the prestigious venue The Shed, which bills itself as “the first theatrical production created for mixed reality.” My expectations were high: The Shed clearly aims to set a new standard and present something not just ultra-technological, but a fresh take on AR/VR through bold, creative, and skillful blending…
Storm King Art Center in New York
The Storm King Art Center in New York is more than 500 acres (just over 2 km²) of hills, meadows, and groves transformed into an open-air museum of contemporary art. Founded in the 1960s, it is now considered one of the largest and most influential sculpture parks in the United States. Here you can see…
New York’s neighbourhoods
As of today, New York City is crisp and clear, with temperatures hovering around –1 °C (31 °F) — a reminder that winter is starting to settle in. Below is a guided tour of some of the city’s most distinctive neighborhoods, arranged roughly by borough and vibe — from the shores of Brooklyn and New…
Center for Jewish History in New York
The Center for Jewish History in New York is one of the leading research and cultural institutions dedicated to Jewish history, culture, and the diaspora. It brings together several major Jewish historical, archival, academic, and museum organizations under one roof, creating an extensive archive, library, and museum collection. History The Center opened in October 2000…
Magazzino Italian Art Museum in Upstate New York
New York City isn’t elastic. The truly stylish and conceptual museums can no longer fit within the borders of Manhattan — and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Today’s discovery beyond the island is Magazzino Italian Art. This is one of the most striking and photogenic museums in Upstate New York: a contemporary, minimalist, almost…
The Ukrainian Museum in New York
The Ukrainian Museum in New York is the largest museum outside Ukraine dedicated to preserving, studying, and presenting the artistic, cultural, and socio-historical heritage of the Ukrainian people. History The museum was founded in 1976 at the initiative of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA). In 2005, the museum moved into a new…
City Island Nautical Museum
The City Island Nautical Museum is dedicated to the maritime and shipbuilding history of City Island. Visitors can explore historic photographs, ship models, and artifacts related to the sea and the lives of the island’s residents. The museum is a perfect addition to a trip to Hart Island, as it is located near the ferry…
The Met Breuer Museum in New York
The Met Breuer Museum in New York was a must-see destination for lovers of modern art and architecture. It showcased impressive collections of 20th- and 21st-century art, including works by such masters as Kandinsky, Rothko, and Lichtenstein. History The building that later housed the Met Breuer was constructed in 1966 for the Whitney Museum of…
