The wall of bouquets is what draws me—the artistry and individuality in them. Each is highly sculptural, employing a unique composition of color harmony and texture.
Read moreDetailsRobert Beck is a representational painter with a cultural focus on our here-and-now and extensive bodies of work addressing Bucks County (PA), New York City, and Maine. He is known for painting from life in active situations. This work has also taken him to Europe, Africa, and across America, painting people and their occupations. Along with his regular Rag column West Side Canvas, he writes for ICON Magazine and Art New England. His career has included instructing, lecturing, hosting a radio show, and curating art exhibitions. Learn more at Robertbeck.net and follow him at @Illhavecoffeethanks
The wall of bouquets is what draws me—the artistry and individuality in them. Each is highly sculptural, employing a unique composition of color harmony and texture.
Read moreDetailsRaise your hand if you know where that plastic take-out tub of potato salad in your fridge ended up.
Read moreDetailsThere is nothing like experiencing a good film on a big screen in a full theater.
Read moreDetailsWithout laundries, the city would quickly come to its knees.
Read moreDetailsThe balloons were separate when I brought them home, but over time the ribbons entwined, and they began to move in close harmony.
Read moreDetailsThe crossroads of Broadway and 110th feels open, because both streets are very wide, and the southwest view is empty.
Read moreDetailsWho has never been sick, never had an accident, or never felt a delivery bike come so close it tugged at your sleeve?
Read moreDetailsCream soda is basically vanilla—my favorite flavor. I’m not alone in this. So why can I not find cream soda on the UWS?
Read moreDetailsEventually, the last out was called. The teams shook hands and melted into the park with their gloves and bats.
Read moreDetailsPost-its on my studio door remind me to turn off the A/C and lock the bathroom when I leave. I still forget.
Read moreDetailsThe music washed over me and a resonance rose from the center of my body. It was impossible to be unmoved.
Read moreDetailsGray’s Papaya’s dogs are the benchmark. They come packed with a full nine innings of authentic hotdoggedness.
Read moreDetailsWhen the elevator door opens, your eyes are pulled to windows that reveal a sublime view of the Upper West Side.
Read moreDetailsMy previous column was about the snow, and it felt like I was piling on, so here’s something to look forward to.
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