Behind the Scenes at the NYC Sanitation Dept’s Art Gallery of Scavenged Objects
Photographs inside the unique art gallery housed inside a NYC Department of Sanitation garage on the Upper East Side, curated by DSNY worker Nelson Molina.
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New Photos Inside the Second Avenue Subway Construction Which is 82% Complete
On our fifth pilgrimage through the monumental construction site of the Second Avenue Subway, we were led us through 3 new stations and 23 blocks of tunnels
MoreThe Great Saunter Explores the Entire Perimeter of Manhattan’s Waterfront at 3 Miles Per Hour
12 hours, 32 miles, 1,235 people and an unforgettable experience of hiking the entire perimeter of Manhattan. It’s called The Great Saunter–an annual urban walk that meanders through some twenty waterfront parks and promenades, several historic communities and innumerable moments of surprise and wonder. 2015 marks the thirtieth year of this extreme city walking adventure …
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Inside MCNY’s Newest Exhibit “Saving Place: 50 Years of New York City Landmarks”
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Landmarks Law in NYC, the Museum of the City of New York opens exhibition,”Saving Place: 50 years of NYC Landmarks
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A Look at the Artwork of NYC MTA Arts & Design Director, Sandra Bloodworth
Sandra Bloodworth, the Director of NYC’s MTA Arts & Design is also an accomplished artist herself and today we talk about her work as a painter
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The Process of Installing art in the NYC Subway: A conversation with Sandra Bloodworth
An interview with MTA Arts & Design director Sandra Bloodworth about the process of installing and refreshing the subway art in the NYC transit system
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Celebrating the Industrial Past in LA Through Architecture: A Conversation with Eric Owen Moss
New York’s fascination with re-adapting architecture and infrastructure from the industrial era to suit the needs of the “Instagram” era is reaching a feverish pitch. A trend that began with the High Line has flourished with the likes of Domino Sugar Factory, Empire Stores and the newly unveiled designs for the Queensway. In South Los Angeles, …
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Origin and Evolution of MTA Arts & Design: A Conversation with Sandra Bloodworth
“Sky Reflector-Net” by James Carpenter, Grimshaw Architects and ARUP, is the largest single work ever commissioned by MTA Arts & Design. Image: Patrick Cashin for MTA.
The New York City subway system is beaming with amazing art installations–from colorful mosaics to the “Sky Reflector-Net” at the recently opened Fulton Center, which also …
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Inside the Newly Renovated United Nations Complex in NYC
The newly renovated U.N. building in Manhattan is the first update since 1952. Architect Michael Alderstein has restored the building to its original glory.
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A Tale of Two Culver Cities in Los Angeles, Reshaped by Architect Eric Owen Moss
On October 28th, Eric Owen Moss, the celebrated Los Angeles architect and Director of Southern California Institute of Architecture will be awarded one of the highest honors in American Art and Architecture, when the National Academy in New York City honors him as a National Academician. Untapped Cities had the privilege of speaking with …
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“QueensWay Connection: Elevating the Public Realm ” Exhibition opens at Center for Architecture
At the Center of Architecture is the exhibit QueensWay Connection: Elevating the Public Realm’ showcasing winners of the 6th Biennial Design Ideas Competition
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Circumnavigate Manhattan on a Roaring 20s Architectural Boat Cruise with AIA
The AIA boat tour around Manhattan is a great way way to experience NYC’s waterways with hors d’oeuvres, a glass of Champagne and the cool wind in your hair
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