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February 1, 2013 Aymann Ismail

There are some very old, very beautiful buildings in Manhattan. Over time, brand name businesses have moved in. The contrast is visually jarring. Sometimes, it’s even funny. Here are a few of our favorites. Check back every Friday for a new photo essay. See the photos in the gallery above. (Photos: Aymann Ismail/ANIMALNewYork) […]

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January 25, 2013 Aymann Ismail

Unlike the days of old when only initiated members were allowed inside its hallowed halls, the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of the State of New York has increasingly cast away its veils of secrecy and opened its doors to the public. They even do tours. Here’s what the inside of the fraternal […]

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January 18, 2013 Aymann Ismail

Over the past few years, LP sales have continued to make a huge comeback to the delight of audiophiles the world over, but there’s at least one genre of music where vinyl records never stopped getting pressed: Dancehall. Vinyl still plays a crucial role in the dissemination of Jamaica’s leading cultural export and in New […]

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January 11, 2013 Aymann Ismail

If you work or live in Manhattan, it’s likely you’re building won’t have a 13th floor, because damn, people are superstitious. But that doesn’t mean you’re safe from the Devil. Here are ANIMAL’s photos of all buildings 666 on Manhattan’s Avenues. Ave Satani! Check back every Friday for a new photo series. See the photos […]

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