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Arts and Culture Archive
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![Usually the art world is at the forefront of pop culture trends, but until now it has lagged behind in one key area: zombies. Fortunately, artists are finally embracing the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fountain-Art-Fair_Michael-X-Rose-nazi-zombie-art-02-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Zombie art invades Armory Arts Week 2012")
PHOTOS: Zombie art invades Armory Arts Week 2012
Posted on March 11, 2012 | No CommentsUsually the art world is at the forefront of pop culture trends, but until now it has lagged behind in one key area: zombies. Fortunately, artists are finally embracing the […] -
![The American flag has been a popular artistic subject since Jasper Johns created his iconic painting “Flag” (1954–55). Two artists at Armory Arts Week 2012 have tackled this powerful national […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fountain-Art-Fair_American-flag-by-Rob-Servo-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: American flag art at Armory Arts Week 2012")
PHOTOS: American flag art at Armory Arts Week 2012
Posted on March 11, 2012 | No CommentsThe American flag has been a popular artistic subject since Jasper Johns created his iconic painting “Flag” (1954–55). Two artists at Armory Arts Week 2012 have tackled this powerful national […] -
![Don’t touch the art. That’s the rule at most galleries and museums, and most of us hesitate to get too close to artwork– even if it isn’t roped off and […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fountain-Art-Fair_Sarah-Trouche-blue-stars-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Walkable art at Armory Arts Week in New York City")
PHOTOS: Walkable art at Armory Arts Week in New York City
Posted on March 11, 2012 | 2 CommentsDon’t touch the art. That’s the rule at most galleries and museums, and most of us hesitate to get too close to artwork– even if it isn’t roped off and […] -
![Unlike the stuffier Armory Show, the Fountain Art Fair is known for showing avant-garde work by emerging artists. Street artists dominated the show this year, filling the Fountain’s new venue– […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fountain-Art-Fair_Ian-Ross-painting-street-art-mural-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Street artists dominate the Fountain Art Fair")
PHOTOS: Street artists dominate the Fountain Art Fair
Posted on March 11, 2012 | 1 CommentUnlike the stuffier Armory Show, the Fountain Art Fair is known for showing avant-garde work by emerging artists. Street artists dominated the show this year, filling the Fountain’s new venue– […] -
![It seems like every other movie is filmed in New York City. And within the Big Apple, no area appears in more films than Manhattan’s iconic Central Park. Recognizable locations […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/On-Location-movie-tour-of-Central-Park-NYC-115x115.jpg "Review: Taking a movie tour of Central Park with On Location Tours")
Review: Taking a movie tour of Central Park with On Location Tours
Posted on March 2, 2012 | 9 CommentsIt seems like every other movie is filmed in New York City. And within the Big Apple, no area appears in more films than Manhattan’s iconic Central Park. Recognizable locations […] -
![Think the Caribbean is all about beaches? You might be surprised to find a thriving street art scene in Curacao, an island in the Netherlands Antilles. A walk through the […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Curacao-Caribbean-Street-Art-13-115x115.jpg "Caribbean art: 25 photos of colorful street art in Curacao")
Caribbean art: 25 photos of colorful street art in Curacao
Posted on February 25, 2012 | 18 CommentsThink the Caribbean is all about beaches? You might be surprised to find a thriving street art scene in Curacao, an island in the Netherlands Antilles. A walk through the […] -
![I’ll admit it: I’m captivated by the British TV drama Downton Abbey, which just ended its second season on PBS. This Emmy-winning series has enough tragic lovers, shady deaths and […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Lady-Mendls-Tea-Salon-NYC-flowers-115x115.jpg "Have a Downton Abbey moment at Lady Mendls tea salon in New York City (photos)")
Have a Downton Abbey moment at Lady Mendls tea salon in New York City (photos)
Posted on February 20, 2012 | 10 CommentsI’ll admit it: I’m captivated by the British TV drama Downton Abbey, which just ended its second season on PBS. This Emmy-winning series has enough tragic lovers, shady deaths and […] -
![We are excited to participate in the ‘7 Supershots’ photo challenge created by Hostelbookers. Participants are encouraged to select favorite photos from their travels that best describe the seven categories […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/RTW-Trip-259-115x115.jpg "7 photos that make us dream about travel")
7 photos that make us dream about travel
Posted on February 15, 2012 | 11 CommentsWe are excited to participate in the ‘7 Supershots’ photo challenge created by Hostelbookers. Participants are encouraged to select favorite photos from their travels that best describe the seven categories […] -
![Today’s featured writer is South Korean travel blogger Juno Kim, also known as Runaway Juno. We love her sense of adventure, carefree spirit and passion for the arts– and hope […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Runaway-Juno-Hong-Kong-Street-Art-Pic-115x115.jpg "Photos: Hong Kong street art features Obama, Lennon and giant lips")
Photos: Hong Kong street art features Obama, Lennon and giant lips
Posted on February 1, 2012 | 12 CommentsToday’s featured writer is South Korean travel blogger Juno Kim, also known as Runaway Juno. We love her sense of adventure, carefree spirit and passion for the arts– and hope […] -
![The National 9/11 Memorial is now open to the public, allowing visitors to pay tribute to the victims of the terror attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 and February […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/WTC-Sept-11-Memorial-in-NYC-13-115x115.jpg "Free in NYC: Visiting the National September 11 Memorial")
Free in NYC: Visiting the National September 11 Memorial
Posted on January 12, 2012 | 16 CommentsThe National 9/11 Memorial is now open to the public, allowing visitors to pay tribute to the victims of the terror attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 and February […]