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Washington Square Park Has Its First Art Installation Since 2017— And It’s A Massive Disco Ball
New York City is covered with outdoor art that always seem to catch the eye, and a new installation has popped up in Washington Square Park!
As of January 9th, a brand new sculpture by artist Ryan Van De Hout called Reflect Everything, 2023 proudly sits just east of Garibaldi Plaza in Washington Square Park.
The installation is a massive disco ball (7-foot by 7-foot by 10-foot to be exact) that looks incredibly futuristic—almost to the point of a space satellite.
New Yorkers are invited to “explore the tension between the familiar and the unknown” by walking around the installation and checking out the polished steel panels that reflect and refract its surroundings to create mesmerizing patterns that change with the light and the movement.
“I think that public art can create space for a much needed pause in your day,” says the artist. “As you approach the installation, you see yourself fragment and you almost disappear into the landscape. Each individual mirror becomes a framing device for the world, and people get to navigate that framing themselves.”
If you’re in Downtown Manhattan be sure to check it out, and even bookmark a special event on January 26th at 3:00pm, when the artist will be on site at the installation alongside a performance by Gino Aro.
Garibaldi Plaza – Washington Square Park
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These NYC department stores were ranked best in the world
Although shopping at mom-and-pop stores throughout New York is part of the city’s charm, locals are fortunate enough to also be able to snag wears at some of the best department stores in the world. A new study has ranked our very own Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue among the top such destinations globally.
Released by online coupon site CouponPi, the survey analyzed 46,000 reviews of the 50 most famous department stores worldwide. The study focused on customer feedback, specifically the frequency of positive words used to describe the shopping experience.
Overall, London took the lead, with three of the top five department stores, including Fortnum & Mason at number one, Liberty London at number three and Selfridges at number five.
New York’s Bloomingdale’s (ranked 8th) and Saks Fifth Avenue (ranked 9th) are the only two American stores on the list—and we’re not surprised by their inclusion. Both are iconic local landmarks: Bloomingdale’s was founded in 1861 on the Lower East Side and is now headquartered at 59th Street and Lexington Avenue. Saks Fifth Avenue, originally named Saks & Company, first opened in D.C. but expanded into Manhattan with a Herald Square store in 1902 and its flagship on Fifth Avenue and 50th Street in 1924.
In addition to being premier shopping destinations, both stores are also known for their stunning holiday displays, featuring elaborate window decorations. However, in a shocking move, Saks announced in November that it would cancel its beloved holiday light show. Although the news left both locals and tourists disappointed, we seek solace in the fact that we can still shop at Saks!
The 10 best department stores in the world:
1. Fortnum & Mason in London
2. El Palacio de Hierro in Mexico City
3. Liberty London in London
4. Arnotts in Dublin
5. Selfridges in London
6. Printemps Haussmann in Paris
7. Takashimaya Shopping Centre in Singapore
8. Bloomingdale’s in New York
9. Saks Fifth Avenue in New York
10. Le Bon Marché in Paris