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The Clearwater

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And the sun setting on the Hudson

The story:

Clearwater was founded by Pete Seeger, legendary musician, singer, songwriter, folklorist, activist, environmentalist, and peace advocate, and one of the most influential people of the twentieth century. In 1966, in despair over the pollution of his beloved Hudson River, Seeger announced plans to “build a boat to save the river.” At the time, the Hudson was rank with raw sewage, toxic chemicals and oil pollution; fish had disappeared over many miles of its length. Seeger, along with many other concerned individuals, believed a majestic replica of the sloops that sailed the Hudson in the 18th and 19th centuries would bring people to the river where they could experience its beauty and be moved to preserve it. Inspired by that vision, the organization began with the launch of the sloop Clearwater in 1969 —a majestic 106-foot long replica vessel. [source]

June 29th, 2018

The window with the best view

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Pre-fourth-of-July fireworks-on-Hudson. The sky was lit by dozens of ephemeral Chihuli chandeliers.

June 24th, 2018 was NYC Pride Day.
Parties were thrown; rainbows were drawn; glitter was blown.
The City became a giant party spot.
And then, there were fireworks.

Midtown Manhattan, New York City

Keep the lights on

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and your head up

Park Avenue Armory

June 24th, 2018

Twinkle Twinkle

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Little StarZ

@Park_Avenue_Armory

Interdisciplinary artist Nick Cave created a dance-based town hall—part installation, part performance—to which the community of New York was invited to “let go” and speak their minds through movement, work out frustrations, and celebrate independence as well as community.

The Let Go – June 24th, 2018

Nick Cave || The Let Go

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Nick Cave’s wearable ~~mops~~ soundsuits invaded the entire ground floor of the Park Avenue Armory. When they started dancing, they were mesmerizing.

Nick Cave’s Soundsuits are wearable sculptures that combine performance and textile art. They are named for the noise Cave’s first suit made, when he wore it and started dancing around. They are often made from found objects and cover the wearer completely, so as to mask their identity. The inspiration for the first Soundsuit, created in 1992, was the brutal beating of Rodney King. Since then, Cave has created over 500 Soundsuits.

Park Avenue Armory – The Let Go

June 24th, 2018