SIDEWALK FINDINGS:

MARKET STREET EDITION

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I'm not so in love with the treatment of ETIQUETTE, but I do find the part on the left quite endearing. By the way, there are lots of other "findings" that I've found on Market Street. But that would have to be expanded upon at another time...on an entirely different type of blog...

SIDEWALK FINDINGS:

TRIBECA EDITION

Spotted this tiny sign while passing by the Rogan Jeans offices last week. As you enter through the main door, it reads "Rogan". Upon exiting, it reads "Adios".

Ah, the simple genius of an accordion fold. Bloody cleva.

SIDEWALK FINDINGS:

HOYT STREET EDITION

Stumbled upon a lovely little sign for a lovely little Montreal Jewish delicatessen called Mile End. I have no idea what the difference is between a Montreal Jewish deli and a New York Jewish deli, but who cares? They serve bagels AND Stumptown coffee. It doesn't take much to keep my and my belly happy.

Bagels or not, I'm so in love with the inky, fluid type on this sign. I'm not sure if it's hand done or if its some typeface (that I MUST get my hands on)...

SIDEWALK FINDINGS:

ASTORIA EDITION

Queens and baseball. Two things I never do, and yesterday I did them both. Very out of character for me, but my Shake Shack burger at Citi Field made up for it. 

On the way back home, I passed by this SUPER CUTE sign outside of Sage Grocery. Hand painted and adorable, it doubles a menu. The sign alone made me more inclined to actually have some of their food. I'm the same way with wine labels.

See it in its entirety on their site, here. My favorites are the "Spit-Roasted Birds" and the "Buckles Slumps & Grunts". Too bad I was too full to try any of it!

2:12

Based in Houston, Texas, street artist 2:12 creates beautiful, yet arresting imagery on walls of buildings and street signage. Unlike other examples of street art, what makes 2:12's work unique is that it feels like the artist spends a lot of time on each piece. Shadows on skin, folds of fabric, reflections on hair...each detail makes his pieces feel like they should be hanging on a gallery wall. Lucky for us (or for Texas residents, anyway), his work is viewable by anyone on their way to the corner store or bus stop.

The top image is an installation that was inspired by a mere hole in a wall. His mark is left on those tile-looking pieces below the altar.

Lovely.

Check out a time lapse video that chronicles the making of Geisha:

See more of 2:12's work here.