New York City, the New Host of the 2014 Winter Olympics

An emergency has occurred in Russia, and Sochi is unable to host the 2014 Winter Olympics.* As disruptive as this might be for athletes preparing for the Games, fortunately a group of speedy architects was able to recreate the Olympic courses in New York. The structures are certainly a sight to see, but space will… Continue reading New York City, the New Host of the 2014 Winter Olympics

Instagram Names Top 10 Cities and Locations for 2013

It can be pretty inspiring to see all the awesome places around the world, whether it’s a photo from your hometown or a video from a friend’s vacation. So as 2013 nears its end, Instagram decided to examine trends in location by announcing the most-Instagrammed places of 2013! Similar to last year’s study, a popular… Continue reading Instagram Names Top 10 Cities and Locations for 2013

Inception-Like Cityscapes Reflected in Black and White

Brad Sloan fell in love with the urban landscape of New York City during one three-day trip to the city, and his artwork has reflected that love ever since. While Sloan, based out of Oregon, refers to his photography as just a hobby, Christopher Nolan just might be dialing his number before the new sequel… Continue reading Inception-Like Cityscapes Reflected in Black and White

Living the Fast Life: Smeared Paintings that Depict Speeding through NYC

Paying homage to the city that never sleeps, artist Alexandra Pacula creates oil paintings that depict the constant state of motion in New York City. Her veloCity exhibition on display at the Mighty Tanaka gallery in Brooklyn features beautiful landscapes and architecture blurred by the sparkling lights buzzing through the city. Here’s the gallery’s description… Continue reading Living the Fast Life: Smeared Paintings that Depict Speeding through NYC

The Xbox One Global Launch Party Is Announced and You’re Invited

The countdown to the release of the new Xbox One gaming console is in effect until its global midnight release on November 22. Microsoft has just announced a few marquee events taking place in cities across the globe including New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Paris, Vienna, São Paulo, Toronto and Sydney. All the festivities… Continue reading The Xbox One Global Launch Party Is Announced and You’re Invited

New York Meets London in a Collection of Stunning Double Exposure Photographs

New York and London are two of the most interesting and historical places in the world, but what if you merged both cities into one mega metropolis? That’s exactly what photographer Daniella Zalcman was hoping to do in a beautiful collection of double exposure photography that brings NYC and London together. Zalcman is an award-winning… Continue reading New York Meets London in a Collection of Stunning Double Exposure Photographs

Better Out Than In: Banksy Street Art Takes Over NYC, Artist Sells Thousands’ Worth for $60 in Central Park

Have you seen the hilarious artwork of the infamous street artist Banksy yet? Banksy is an anonymous graffiti maestro from the UK currently documenting his “residency” on the streets of New York, called Better Out Than In. Each day, he uploads pictures of a new work to his Instagram account, including clues to its location.… Continue reading Better Out Than In: Banksy Street Art Takes Over NYC, Artist Sells Thousands’ Worth for $60 in Central Park