Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Three artsy things to do in New York City

For years now, I have regarded New York City as my muse. While it may not be the birthplace of my favorite artists, its beauty, creativity, and surroundings are three of the greatest things that have kept me hooked since I moved in.

If you are planning for an artsy New York adventure, free your soul with these three amazing activities:

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Street photography. Explore the city through the lens. NYC is one of the most beautiful places on earth and is the center of much activity. From arts and culture to business and science, many photographers go have gone to NYC to explore its wonders.

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Dive into Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market. Skip Fifth Avenue and explore Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market, which is home to myriad boutiques, bazaars, and shops. Running every Saturdays and Sundays between Ninth and Tenth Avenues on 39th Street, the place offers a nice mix of antique sellers, vintage-housewares hawkers, locally-grown produce, and street-food vendors. It’s the perfect place for a shopping adventure. Take note that bartering is standard practice in the area, so it’s important to bring your best negotiating skills when shopping.

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Museum-hopping.A home to hundreds of cultural institutions and historic sites, NYC is one of the best places in the world to explore art, culture, and innovation. Most of its museums, many of which are internationally known, have large collections of ancient art, including Greek, Roman and Near Eastern. Some of the most popular sites to visit are the American Museum of Natural History, Guggenheim Museum, and Metropolitan Museum of Art, which is home to over 2 million works of art from around the world.


So what are you waiting for? Shake up your itinerary by adding these artsy activities in your New York visit!


William B. Lauder here, an avant-garde architect and art lover residing in New York City. Subscribe to my blog for my latest adventures in the Big Apple.