More Manhattan Mini Storage ads

Previously published ads are available here. I still think that the shoes billboard is the coolest. Which one is your favorite?

Manhattan Mini Storage's ads

It's moving day in Québec! Yes, we really have a special date for that. I can't imagine everyone moving at the same time here in Manhattan; it would simply be a disaster...

Here's a special post for you my friends from Québec, especially those who are moving today or have moved this past weekend.

As you walk in the streets of the New York, Manhattan Mini Storage's ads are pure entertainment. The family-owned and operated self-storage and moving company is known for its controversial, political, and pop culture-related advertisements that speak to the people of New York City. 

Here's some pictures showing their last campaign – not my best work as a photographer but I still wanted to share them with you:

Sunsets over the Hudson River

Street of DUMBO

DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) is a tiny neighborhood of Brooklyn located close to the water, between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. Home to many modern condo buildings as well as some art galleries, the area still have an industrial feel to it – which is obvious on this picture. Dumbo is also a great place to see street art; and it has a lovely park featuring a vintage carousel.

Colorful mural in Chelsea

 

The Andy Monument in Union Square

Did you know Andy Warhol’s Factory was situated in Union Square from 1968 to 1984? I didn’t; until I discovered this beautiful silver monument picturing the artist in one of my favorite public spaces.

The area was the location where Warhol and his collaborators reinvented the conventional artist’s studio, producing, among other things, silkscreen paintings, films and magazines. 

“Like so many other artists and performers and people who don’t fit in because they’re gay or otherwise different, Andy moved here to become who he was, to fulfill his dreams and make it big. He still represents that courage and that possibility. That’s why I came to New York, and that’s what my Andy Monument is about.”

- Rob Pruitt, the artist who created the monument

The Andy Monument will be in Union Square until September 4th, 2012.

Space shuttle Enterprise sailing the Hudson River

I was lucky enough to be along the water last Wednesday when the space shuttle Enterprise sailed the Hudson River to get to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. It was really impressive!

The Space Shuttle Pavilion of the museum, where Enterprise will be housed, is due to open on July 19th. You can visit the page of the exhibition for more photos of the shuttle.

Nice building in Soho

Basketball Player at West 4th Street

Few months ago, I wrote about West 4th Street basketball courts in Greenwich Village. This is where I took the picture; this talented player was resting between two very tough physical plays.

Chess players in Washington Square Park

Street of Chelsea

Sometimes I feel like I should rename this blog "Landed in Chelsea"; at least 25 % of my pictures were taken in this neighborhood. Chelsea is big and very diverse. It is also where I spend the most of my time. I have a special attachment to it!

Under the Williamsburg bridge

A recent post about Williamsburg is available here. Have a lovely week!

Manhattan views from Top of the Rock

A few weeks ago, my parents came to New York; it was the perfect occasion for me to visit with them some touristic attractions that I've never took the time to visit before. It was a lot of fun: for the first time I was like a real tourist in my own city - I can even honestly say that I unexpectedly enjoyed Madame Tussauds Museum! 

These following two pictures were taken from Top of the Rock. I truly recommend this activity for people who visit New York for the first time; it gives you a global portrait of the hugeness of the city - after that you soon forget it because New York taken neighborhood by neighborhood doesn't feel that big. Some people will prefer going to the top of the Empire State Building but personally, I find that the Empire State adds a lot to the landscape; and of course you can't see it when you are in it.

Memorial day in Central Park

 
This weekend was hot sticky in New York. I went to Central Park yesterday and while I was reading my magazine in the shade, sweating on every page I was turning, I couldn't help wondering what all these New yorkers where doing in the sun with no water to cool down. Will I get used to this heat?