Hart Island is one of the most haunting and sorrowful places in New York City — an island of pain, tears, and death. It is the largest public cemetery in the world, more than 150 years old. Just 17 kilometers from Manhattan, this small piece of land holds a history the city long tried to…
The Paul Rudolph House (Modulightor Building) is one of the most fascinating residential buildings in New York City that you can actually visit on a guided tour. Designed by the renowned architect Paul Rudolph, a leading figure of Brutalism, this home looks more like a glass cube filled with a maze of levels than a…
Madison Square Garden (MSG) is one of the most famous arenas in the world, located in New York City and accommodating around 20,000 spectators. This multi-purpose complex serves as a home arena for several sports teams and a premier venue for concerts and world-class events. History Throughout its history, Madison Square Garden has gone through…
At Dia:Chelsea, through October 25, you can visit the exhibition Duane Linklater: 12 + 2 — a project in which sculpture becomes a language of memory and movement. At the heart of the show are seven large bison sculptures, each presented in a different pose — as if the animals are lying down, rolling, or…
You may disagree, but I’m convinced: the words “rooftop” and “New York” were made for each other. One simply cannot exist without the other. This is a city where sky and architecture meet at every corner, as if New York itself invented the idea of conversations and meetings at altitude. The Golden Era of Manhattan…
It turns out that back in late 2023, a truly unique grocery store opened in New York — one that can best be described as a “New York Erewhon”, referencing the cult Los Angeles-based chain known for its curated selection, sleek aesthetics, and devoted creative-class following. Boutique Grocery Located in southern SoHo, Happier Grocery is…
Few people realize that New York City has its very own version of the White House — a historic mansion where every city mayor resides during their term. This elegant estate, known as Gracie Mansion, isn’t just a political residence — it’s a living museum of American history, art, and culture. And the best part?…
If you’ve visited more than one museum in New York, chances are you’ve seen the works of Louise Nevelson, often called one of America’s greatest sculptors — even though she was born in Poltava Province, Ukraine. Louise Nevelson was once a student of another remarkable American sculptor — Chaim Gross — who was born in…
WatchHouse is a British coffeehouse chain that approaches its craft much like the British approach building a Range Rover: with cutting-edge technology, refined style, and understated luxury. The New York location inside the Chrysler Building — one of the world’s most iconic landmarks and a brilliant example of Art Deco architecture — is a dream…
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. — the 26th President and 25th Vice President of the United States from the Republican Party, and a Nobel Prize laureate — was born on October 27, 1858, in New York City. Today, the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace is recognized as a National Historic Site. History Theodore Roosevelt spent the first fourteen years…
