New York Writes Itself (Trailer) (by newyorkwritesitself)
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At New York Writes Itself.com, artists use stories sent in by everyday New Yorkers to create original works of art. This set of letterpress prints from their first exhibit, New York Types, features pieces by Swayspace, Keystone Design Union, Center for the Book Arts, Peter Kruty Editions and Tarhorse Press.
8 Films About Letterpress
This post was inspired by the article that was posted a few days ago on The Next Web. It was called 7 Gorgeous short films that capture the magic of letterpress printing’ but it did not include our New York Types short about NYC letterpress now that we have added that we give to you, 8 Gorgeous films about letterpress. Enjoy. New York Writes Itself presents: New York Types - A short film on New York Types Upside Down, Left To Right: A Letterpress Film Letterpress Ink & Paper Reverting to Type Trip Print Press Jack Daniel’s Does Letterpress Erase Linotype: The Film (via NextWeb)
Artworks on Used Coffee Cups at the Flatiron Building
(Photo by Gwyneth Leech)
Since September of last year, Artist Gwyneth Leech has been filling the Sprint Prow ArtSpace at the Flatiron Building in Manhattan with hundreds of coffee cup artworks (more than 700 at last count). She can be seen working in the art space Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 2pm. The project, entitled “Hypergraphia,” runs through February 18. (via Laughing Squid)
1930′s New York Imagines 1980
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Photo from NYPL In the 1930s, people had a much different vision for what the 1980s would look like for New York City. This image is from the New York Public Library archives, and is captioned: “New York in 1980 as imagined in a new talking picture” (from 1930). Just look at how clean everything is! Nothing like the real ’80s, which looked a bit more… apocalyptic. (More at The Gothamist)
Food Trucks Come To Battery Park City
BATTERY PARK CITY — A new food truck lot is opening Monday in Battery Park City, spicing up lunchtime offerings in the neighborhood. Kimchi Taco Truck, Taim Mobile, Gorilla Cheese and Van Leeuwan Artisan Ice Cream will all make appearances on the lot’s opening day at the World Financial Center Feb. 6, the office complex announced Friday. Read the whole story: www.dnainfo.com
NYPD’s Finest Photographer
Some photos, after the link, from Antonio Bolfo, a NY cop and art school graduate. Full story from NYT
(Source: webecomelegend, via f-e-l-i-c-i-ty)
“What Are You Doing Tonight?” Asks Animal NYC
A very refreshing take on engaging people in the streets of NYC. Produced by Animal NYC. It all starts with 5 words, “What are you doing tonight?”. Take a look at the ongoing web series and enjoy the very honest responses. What Are You Doing Tonight?: Wall Street from ANIMALnewyork.com on Vimeo. What Are You Doing Tonight? Staten Island from ANIMALnewyork.com on Vimeo. What Are You Doing Tonight? Bowery from ANIMALnewyork.com on Vimeo. What Are You Doing Tonight? Bushwick from ANIMALnewyork.com on Vimeo.
(Source: newyorkwritesitself.com)
Gramercy Typewriter Co. - A True NYC Story
A New York Story - “Gramercy Typewriter Co.” from Prospect Productions on Vimeo. Eight million people live in New York City. The great metropolis needs no more introduction than that, but Paul Schweitzer does. Read more HERE via HuffingtonPost
(Source: newyorkwritesitself.com)
