If you ask Americans to name someone who embodied the American Dream, many will immediately mention Alexander Hamilton. Born in the Caribbean, he rose to become one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, leaving a significant mark on the nation’s history. Today, you can experience this legacy firsthand by visiting his historic home…
The new global headquarters of JPMorgan Chase has officially been completed in New York City. The project was designed by the British architectural firm Foster + Partners, founded by Sir Norman Foster — one of the most influential and successful architects of our time. In essence, one of the world’s wealthiest architects has built a…
It’s hard to surprise anyone with a bookstore nowadays. But Climax Book Store is an exception. It’s not just a place that sells books — it’s a New York outpost of independent publishing and curatorial spirit, hidden in a basement in the East Village. From Fashion Marketing to Art Books and Zines The store was…
The internet proves once again: even iconic places can be “improved”… or at least debated about how to radically relocate them. On Twitter (or rather, X.com), a funny suggestion appeared — Central Park in New York would look much better if it were simply moved a bit to the left, closer to the Hudson River….
While the whole world is talking about the Louvre heist, it’s worth saying: hold my beer. The robbery of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston is still considered the largest and boldest art theft in U.S. history. The value of the stolen works today would be around half a billion dollars. About the Robbed…
It’s amazing when galleries can match classic museums in the quality of their exhibitions and programming. In New York, such spaces are quite common, and one of them is Salon 94. The gallery is located right across from the Guggenheim Museum. Currently, it is hosting an exhibition by Urs Fischer, where his furniture is being…
New York never ceases to amaze, and this time it’s with a completely unconventional project. Prada has decided to build its own skyscraper on Fifth Avenue! What Is the Prada Tower? Prada’s mega-project will be carried out in collaboration with the developer Related, known for its contribution to the creation of Hudson Yards — one…
Goldman Sachs is one of the most influential financial institutions in the world. Its headquarters at 200 West Street has become an architectural symbol of Lower Manhattan’s recovery after the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Why New York? After the 9/11 attacks, the area near the World Trade Center was left in ruins, and…
The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust is located in Battery Park City, New York. It is both a historical museum and a memorial dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust. Its mission is to tell the story of Jewish life and culture — before, during, and after the Holocaust….
Tomorrow morning, New York City kicks off the Open House New York (OHNY Weekend) — one of the city’s most anticipated fall events. For three days, locals and visitors alike will have a rare opportunity to peek behind the scenes of architectural landmarks, infrastructure sites, and cultural institutions that are usually closed to the public….
