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Chelsea Park History and Facts

Chelsea is an exciting neighborhood located in the West Manhattan area of New York City. Chelsea is surrounded by Clinton, Garment, Nomad, West Village, and the Flatiron Districts. The Chelsea Community is separated into 2 main areas known as the … Continue reading

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IMPACT 2012 Festival – Dates and Events

IMPACT 2012: A Festival of Political Art July 14-August 26 45 Bleecker St Brooklyn, NY 11221 CLICK HERE to view the website From July 14th through August 26th, Culture Project’s presents a festival full of music, unique arts, activists, filmmakers … Continue reading

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Manhattan Art Feature: The Thannhauser Collection

The Thannhauser Collection is composed of many rare exhibitions collected by the Thannhauser family. Justin Thannhauser was the son of an avid art collector by the name of Heinrich Thannhauser who established the Moderne Galerie in 1909 located in Munich. … Continue reading

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Federal Reserve Bank of New York Fun Facts and Information

Location: 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10045 Admission: FREE Website: http://www.newyorkfed.org E-mail:  [email protected]. Located at 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10045 the Federal Reserve Bank is part of the 12 regional reserve banks in the Reserve System. Positioned right in … Continue reading

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Luxury Home with Dungeon Included

George Marshall Allen, a New York businessman, paid a lot of money for passions such as entertaining, sailing, and photography. He also loved English architecture and it’s this ardor that left the New Jersey scenery with an incredible mark. Allen … Continue reading

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Manhattan Cultural Events: The Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey

The Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey is one of the most sought after museums of its kind. The exhibitions account for over 4,000 years of Jewish history and is an informative event to experience when you’re near 5th Avenue. … Continue reading

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Manhattan Cultural Events: Revolutionary Ink: The Paintings of Wu Guanzhong

About the Artist Wu Guanzhong is recognized as one of the most significant Chinese artists in the twentieth-century. He was born in the Jiangsu Province of China and studied at China’s Academy of art and also in Paris. He later … Continue reading

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Manhattan Cultural Events: VOCES Y VISIONES Gran Caribe

Voces Y Visiones Gran Caribe is composed of a large variety of works from the permanent collection of El Museo del Barrio’s. Some of the installations showcase artwork that divulges into the wide variance and intricacy of the Caribbean culture … Continue reading

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The Most Expensive 1 BR Condo in the World

Opulent Enclave in Japan Even given the high price of property in Tokyo, Japan, the price of one unit has attracted special regard for being the highest price ever quoted for a one bedroom condo.  The list price is $21.8 … Continue reading

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Manhattan Cultural Events: Works on Paper-The Frick Collection

Works on Paper from the Frick Collection include 31 liberal drawings from various renowned masters of arts. This installation includes works by the famous Greuze, Gainsborough, Goya, Ingres, Corot, Pisanello, Altdorfer, Rubens, Claude, Rembrandt, and Whistler. This influential collection includes … Continue reading

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