Author: Melissa

I was able to visit the Grand Central Holiday market earlier today. Located inside Grand Central station by the 42nd street exit and in Vanderbilt Hall , the market was lined with small wooden booths with unique and handmade goods, from jewelry to artisanal candles. The holiday fairs began at this location since 1933 and this year it operates from November 11th up until Christmas eve. Although it was pretty small it was a great discovery overall.

This pigeon sculpture, named The Dinosaur, is located on the Highline and was unveiled in mid-October and will be displayed there for the next 18 months. The sculpture is cast in aluminum and hand-painted by Ivan Argote, a Colombian-French artist. He celebrate the symbolism that pigeons have in New York City, while also challenging the traditional monuments that are typically made to pay homage to historical figures. The sculpture itself was so realistic that I found it a bit unnerving with the size difference. Overall, it was a nice experience to witness the new highline sculpture.