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If you love the thrill of the hunt — especially when it involves sparkling jewels, storied antiques, and one-of-a-kind objects — mark your calendar. The NYC Jewelry, Antique, & Object Show is back this spring, and for 2026, it’s giving collectors exactly what they asked for more time to browse, discover, and swoon.
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By the time Improvisations in the Park reaches its final weeks, Larry Bell’s glass sculptures feel less like a temporary installation and more like part of Madison Square Park’s visual memory. Since opening in the early fall of 2025, the exhibition has slowly revealed itself through shifting light, changing weather, and now, the stark clarity of winter. When I visited a couple of weeks ago, snow still lingered on the ground from a recent storm, and the park felt hushed — an unexpectedly perfect setting for Bell’s work as it prepares to disappear at the end of March.
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In 1935, Salvador Dalí transformed one of the most ordinary objects of then modern life — the rotary telephone dial — into a glamorous work of Surrealist design. Created in collaboration with fashion innovator Elsa Schiaparelli, Dalí’s Telephone Dial Powder Compact reimagined a functional makeup case as a miniature piece of practical art.
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This week’s Pink Thing of the Day spotlights one of the most delightfully unexpected protest accessories we spotted at the No Kings Rally held in NYC last October: an Inflatable Pink Axolotl Costume, worn proudly by a demonstrator. Continue reading Pink Thing Of The Day: Activist in Inflatable Pink Axolotl Costume
The chaos and vibrancy of New York City is part of its charm – but it can be a bit of a whirlwind for first-time visitors. Its fast pace and vast size are all exciting, but they can also be a bit intimidating. However, with a little knowledge of the city’s rhythms, you’ll quickly feel at home. The trick is to take it one step at a time, stay organized, and embrace the energy of the city. Here are five practical tips to help you navigate and enjoy your first New York break.
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