Last week we shared the beautiful tulip gardens in London, so we thought it apt to showcase New York in bloom this week as we thawed out from winter, and took a Midtown stroll. Park Avenue is lovely with spot beds of red, orange, and pink tulips adorning it. The New York Public Library lions, Patience and Fortitude, are surrounded by a garden of yellow tulips; and around the corner, Bryant Park is abloom with bulbs as well. This week will be the peak bloom for Tulips in New York according to our sources, so we hope you get the opportunity to head outside and enjoy these beauties!
Happy (belated) Valentine’s Day (week)!!
Happy belated Valentine’s Day from all of us at Daryanani Law Group! This year to celebrate Valentine’s, we decided to extend our love to our incredible “sweet” team. We stuffed ourselves with sugar, including donuts from The Donut Pub and Nama chocolates from Royce’ Chocolate. Nothing like a sugar rush to get those cases filed!
“Luminaries” by LAB at The Rockwell Group
In honor of the celebration of Hanukkah, we thought it festive to share the lanterns at Brookfield Place! The display titled “Luminaries” was created by LAB at Rockwell Group, a design studio focused on creating “memorable and evocative experiences by merging story, architecture, and technology.” Unlike other light shows, spectators are able to control the colors of the lanterns themselves or they can sit back and observe one of the scheduled light shows. Located in the Winter Garden in Brookfield place, this display is available to enjoy throughout the holiday season until January 6!
"The Book of HOV: A Celebration of the Life and Work of Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter" Created by Roc Nation
In honor of hip hop's 50th anniversary, we enjoyed a visit to the captivating "The Book of HOV: A Celebration of the Life and Work of Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter" at the Brooklyn Public Library. Described as the "undisputed champion of hip-hop", the Roc Nation created installation pays heartfelt tribute to Jay-Z's monumental genre influence through unreleased images, art pieces, awards, and personal artifacts.
Read moreGraced by Mother Nature
This past Monday marked the twenty-second anniversary of 9/11. Not to be outshined by the annual Tribute in Light, the commemorative public art installation honoring the lives lost on 9/11 and the “unbreakable spirit of New York”, Mother Nature embraced the City with a beautiful rainbow we were delighted to witness.
Tennis Celebrates Equality
The end of summer in New York is marked by one spectacular event. No, it’s not back-to-school shopping, but the US Open! We enjoyed a few nights at the Open enjoying matches featuring the women’s and men’s number 1’s as well as a late night finish to one of the tournament’s longest matches.
This year’s US Open also marked the Fiftieth Anniversary of its revolutionary decision to provide equal prize money to men and women. In 1973, the US Open became the first Grand Slam tennis tournament to offer equal pay, a feat that is credited to the great Billie Jean King. Ms. King’s efforts on behalf of women tennis players resulted in the New York Times declaring in its July 20, 1973 headline “Tennis Decides All Women Are Created Equal, Too”. If only the rest of the world could operate under this fact!
"Summer for the City" at Lincoln Center
Photos by Lauren Smith
As the temperatures rise and we all daydream of escaping our routine for the great outdoors, Lincoln Center is once again inviting us to the second annual “Summer for the City”, where vanguard artist Clint Ramos, has ensured every inch of the campus has been transformed and delights the senses. Mr. Ramos, a TONY Award Winning artist who was born and raised in the Philippines, is a creative force who has graced over two hundred theater, opera, and dance productions with his vision. With Mr. Ramos’ eye catching designs as the backdrop, ongoing concerts and dances complete with a mega disco ball, Lincoln Center welcomes us all to “come together, see yourselves, and find your home away from home.”
As summer gets under way, we will be taking a holiday from our regular postings for summer until Labor Day, but please check in with us for any significant immigration developments. Wishing you a splendid summer!
"Play The Hand That's Dealt You" by Yvonne Wells
Crafting quilts dates back to the seventeenth century and the art of quilting, which was championed by enslaved females, became a way to preserve Black History, culture, and oral storytelling. Yvonne Wells, an African-American folk artist and quilter hailing from Tuscaloosa, Alabama is known for her beautifully crafted narrative quilts which tell stories of US history, cultural icons, and religious subject matter. A self-taught artist, Ms. Wells weaves heritage techniques in her work, yet “she embraces an intuitive approach, sewing together fragments of fabric by hand into the compositions she envisions in her mind.” As the artist has remarked, “the materials I use have their own stories and histories… the quilts talk to me, and I listen.” Ms. Wells’ fascinatingly crafted works speak to us all and you can catch the exhibit “Play The Hand That’s Dealt You” at The Fort Gansevoort Gallery until August 12th.
“The Apple” by Stephan Weiss
At the heart of Hudson River Park’s Apple Garden, sits “The Apple”, a nine feet tall, three ton ode to the city where visitors can sit upon the circular bench at its base and enjoy the pleasant views of the Hudson River. “The Apple” was designed by artist Stephan Weiss, a New York native and the late husband of renowned fashion designer Donna Karan. While Mr. Weiss played a large role in launching and running his wife’s famous fashion label, he never stepped away from his art. He spent much of his time working on his sculptures and abstract paintings in his art studio on Greenwich Street in the West Village. As part of Mr. Weiss’ Larger than Life series, “The Apple” honors our beloved New York City and symbolizes both the city’s heart and the core of life. Mr. Weiss’ structure truly brings to life what it means to live in “The Big Apple.”
The Ford Foundation Atrium
Photos by Andrew Markey
In Midtown, Manhattan, the Ford Foundation Building provides a lush green space where the public can escape the frenzy of NYC life. The atrium houses a garden with nearly 40 species of plants, a reflecting pool, and a reverberating fountain that permits guests to hear the garden around them. Designed in 1963 by Kevin Roche and John Dinkeloo, the indoor public garden is a calming treat for our senses, and a welcoming nirvana for all visitors.