The latest RIP wall was done by LES throwback and mural king Antonio Garcia, better known as “Chico.” The portrait style piece which sort of resembles Robin Williams if Robin Williams was a hobbit, is located on the corner of 13th Street and Avenue B in the East Village. As strange as this depiction looks, it’s still way better than that grisly dedication to Philip Seymour Hoffman. (Photo: Aymann Ismail/ANIMALNewYork)
Known as the Warhol superstar, beloved as a poet and LES legend, 88-year-old Taylor Mead is leaving the city. The Anthology Film Archives moved up his talk before the screening of Cleopatra with Nico from the weekend to last night to accomodate his scheduled departure. If you hadn't caught him, you won't see him for…
Of course you would. First Street Green, a majestic art-and-garden-oasis tucked away in the chaos of the East Village right off Houston Street, is seeking artists to paint murals on the plywood walls of First Park. Ideas and volunteers are also welcome. More, from their website: Each selected artist will…
It is the summer of Pharrell Williams. The producer/crooner/rapper's voice and new-age without the nuance outlook are currently coursing through two of the summer's biggest hits: Daft Punk's “Get Lucky,” and Robin Thicke's “Blurred Lines.” It's a strange moment for the 40 year old, who, with the legendary production duo…
