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January 28, 2012 9:36 am

Steven Siegel has a series of photos of New York in the 80s

January 26, 2012 2:49 pm October 31, 2011 12:28 am
The distance between the metal bands holding the cylindrical structure together decreases from top to bottom because the pressure the water exerts increases with depth. The top band only needs to fight against the water at the very top of the tower but the bottom bands have to hold the entire volume from bursting out.

(NYC water towers)

September 17, 2011 1:09 pm

Massimo Vignelli’s iconic NY subway map has been resurrected for the MTA’s new interactive service change feature, The Weekender

June 4, 2011 5:39 pm May 12, 2011 10:35 pm April 17, 2011 12:00 am

Andy had just made his monumentally boring movie featuring the Empire State building. 

A year in the life of Andy Warhol · David McCabe

February 24, 2011 9:24 pm January 6, 2011 10:46 pm
“This crocheted cover represents my best wishes to all of us …. It will be a great, prosperous year with many wonderful surprises!”

Guerilla Artist Crochets Over New York City Landmark · ChinaShop

see also: installation video