For some reason, few people know about the %Arabica coffee chain, even though it confidently claims the title of “the Apple Store of coffee shops.” And it’s not just about the taste of the coffee — the entire brand philosophy plays a role. Brand History %Arabica (or simply “%”) was founded in 2013 by Japanese…
The Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS) in New York is located in the C-Squat building. Through photographs, video, artifacts, and documents, the museum tells the story of how activists reclaimed and transformed abandoned buildings and vacant lots in New York City into vibrant community spaces. Many of the innovative concepts and projects highlighted by…
Yesterday, right in the heart of trendy Williamsburg, a place many (well, at least I) had been waiting for finally opened — Maru Coffee. I couldn’t resist: I started my day with ☕️🥐 at the new spot, just so I could sit down and write this text. If the name “Maru” sparks nostalgia for you,…
Can artificial noise in a square that’s already one of the noisiest in the world be considered art? Few people know this, but in the very center of Times Square, there’s an art installation you can walk through without even noticing. But you can hear it if you pay attention. Through the seemingly ordinary bars,…
A long-anticipated premiere has taken place in New York. Starting September 13 and running for 16 weeks, Broadway is staging “Waiting for Godot”. The biggest intrigue: Keanu Reeves as Estragon. For the actor, this is not only a new experience but also a true challenge. Instead of the usual cinematic action, here he faces silence,…
Carpenters Workshop Gallery occupies a two-story penthouse (19th and 20th floors) on Fifth Avenue, just a few blocks from Central Park. But it’s not just an exhibition space — Carpenters Workshop Gallery is a museum-like gallery-store specializing in so-called “functional sculpture”: furniture and objects that are both works of art and serve a utilitarian purpose,…
On September 19, the 24th season of the Open House New York festival was officially launched. The evening was a closed presentation of the festival’s program for OHNY members, volunteers, and partners. The main program for the public will be announced a little later. We can’t reveal all the unique locations in this article —…
If you think the most expensive museum in New York showcases the greatest works of art, think again. In fact, the priciest museum in the city doesn’t feature any art at all. Instead, it’s a small private space with pink walls, sticky floors, plastic bananas, crooked mirrors, and a ball pit. Welcome to the Museum…
The Italian American Museum (IAM) has opened its doors in the heart of Little Italy, currently in a soft opening mode: only the first and second floors are accessible to visitors, while the large underground space is still being prepared. “We realized the need for our own museum back in 1999, when the New-York Historical…
Visiting New York City isn’t complete without a journey to Ellis Island, the gateway through which more than 12 million immigrants entered the United States. Just a short ferry ride from Lower Manhattan, Ellis Island offers more than breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty — it’s a powerful walk through history. From the grand…
