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![Art lovers flock to New York City every March for Armory Arts Week, an annual event that showcases the work of emerging and established artists. Consisting of a dozen art […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fountain-Art-Fair_Street-art-truck-Station-16_1-115x115.jpg "Top art trends from Armory Arts Week 2012 (photos)")
Top art trends from Armory Arts Week 2012 (photos)
Posted on March 11, 2012 | 3 CommentsArt lovers flock to New York City every March for Armory Arts Week, an annual event that showcases the work of emerging and established artists. Consisting of a dozen art […] -
![Empty prescription bottles, fake pearls, dice and collectible figures: these aren’t just items you’ll find at grandma’s house. These everyday materials– commonly known as “trash”– are being used in artwork […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Fountain-Art-Fair_Evo-Love-doll-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: Art or tchotchkes? Artists use recycled materials at Armory Arts Week 2012")
PHOTOS: Art or tchotchkes? Artists use recycled materials at Armory Arts Week 2012
Posted on March 11, 2012 | 2 CommentsEmpty prescription bottles, fake pearls, dice and collectible figures: these aren’t just items you’ll find at grandma’s house. These everyday materials– commonly known as “trash”– are being used in artwork […] -
![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– […] -
![Imagine finding a beach in the heart of Manhattan. That would be ridiculous, right? This idea might not be far-fetched, based on my stay at the Renaissance Curacao Resort and […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Renaissance-Curacao-Hotel_Infinity-Beach-02-115x115.jpg "Enjoy the beach (without leaving the city) at the Renaissance Curacao Resort")
Enjoy the beach (without leaving the city) at the Renaissance Curacao Resort
Posted on March 8, 2012 | 8 CommentsImagine finding a beach in the heart of Manhattan. That would be ridiculous, right? This idea might not be far-fetched, based on my stay at the Renaissance Curacao Resort and […] -
![There’s more to Brazil than carnival. Whether you are a laid-back beachcomber or die-hard partier, Brazil has a beach for you! The largest country in South America, Brazil has over […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Paraty-Brazil-Beach-Rocks-115x115.jpg "PHOTOS: The best beach towns in Brazil – our top 8 picks")
PHOTOS: The best beach towns in Brazil – our top 8 picks
Posted on March 5, 2012 | 40 CommentsThere’s more to Brazil than carnival. Whether you are a laid-back beachcomber or die-hard partier, Brazil has a beach for you! The largest country in South America, Brazil has over […] -
![We love beaches and are always searching for the holy grail: pristine white sand, calm water, no crowds and affordable lodging. Unfortunately we’re not alone in this quest and, more […]](http://downtowntraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/sihanoukville091-115x115.jpg "Cambodia tourism: Are the beaches of Sihanoukville still backpacker friendly?")
Cambodia tourism: Are the beaches of Sihanoukville still backpacker friendly?
Posted on March 4, 2012 | 8 CommentsWe love beaches and are always searching for the holy grail: pristine white sand, calm water, no crowds and affordable lodging. Unfortunately we’re not alone in this quest and, more […] -
![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 […]