Posts Tagged ‘New York City’

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JOSH GOLDSTEIN “TARGETS” ART SPACE IN TIMES SQUARE

by Madam Toussaint on September 5th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Posted In: FRESH, ART

Photo Credit: bodeganyc.com. Who else but Josh Goldstein could bring bodegas to Times Square? Target is currently featuring commissioned art in Times Square New York City from local artists Laurie Rosenwald, Michael Anderson, Charles Wilkin and sofreshandsogreen.com’s friend to the blog Josh Goldstein. The four vinyl billboards are meant to celebrate upcoming Fashion and International […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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My Environment Is Worth Saving Too!

by Madam Toussaint on August 25th, 2009 at 9:59 am
Posted In: GREEN, CITY LIFE

Gigi Bio’s “PRISMS ON BUSHWICK” From the album: “PHOTO JUXTAPOSITIONS”< reminds me of my environment, the city I love. The hard angles remind me of the urban landscape while the curve and flow flow recall the dynamic and energy of the city that never sleeps. Gotta love the graffiti too. As a Black person from […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Stella D’Oro Boycott- That’s The Way The Cookie Crumbles

by Madam Toussaint on August 17th, 2009 at 6:00 am
Posted In: GREEN, PEOPLE

Stella D’Oro is a brand of cookies and breadsticks formerly owned by Kraft Foods but currently owned by private equity firm, Brynwood Partners. When the historic Bronx, New York Stella D’Oro plant was taken over by new management disagreements led to a strike in August 13, 2008. “Over 135 members of Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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New York City’s Mayor Gets Creative With Homeless People

by Madam Toussaint on August 10th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Posted In: GREEN, CITY LIFE

Photo Credit: DREAMSCAPE by SkyShaper. An incredible artist… I had a co worker once that ran away to New York City the day after his graduation in pursuit of a career in fashion and a lifestyle out of the closet. Fortunately for him he was very talented and driven. Many who come to the Big […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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An Interview With Artist And NYC Bodega Enthusiast Josh Goldstein Part 2

by Madam Toussaint on August 5th, 2009 at 7:00 am
Posted In: FRESH, ART

“Vectorized” Josh Goldstein by Madam Toussaint Here’s part 2 of my interview with Josh Goldstein. If you missed the first part you can click on An Interview With Artist And NYC Bodega Enthusiast Josh Goldstein Part 1. In this last half of Josh’s interview we learn how the dynamic artist feels about the graffiti scene, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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An Interview With Artist And NYC Bodega Enthusiast Josh Goldstein Part 1

by Madam Toussaint on July 30th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Posted In: FRESH, ART

Untitled (2005), photo on russian baltic birch multi-ply plywood, 72″x48″, corporate headquarters, Vitamin Water. I got the opportunity to throw some questions out at artist Josh Goldstein about his art, his love of New York City and a major theme in his work, NYC’s local convenience stores- bodegas. Madam Toussaint: The economy is effecting our […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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