Salem, Mass – Everybody knows about Salem’s fascinating history, from the witch hysteria to the maritime trade. But today’s Salem is also a vibrant place. While updating the Lonely Planet content, I went in search of Salem, beyond Witch City.…
Public Art on the Rose Kennedy Greenway
Boston, Mass – I am digging the public art on the Rose Kennedy Greenway this summer.
Heidelberg Project
Detroit, Michigan – Sometimes, out of poverty and desperation comes creativity and inspiration. This idea is at the foundation of the revitalization of Detroit. And no place embodies it more than Heidelberg, a devastated street on the city’s east side.…
Dequindre Cut
Detroit, Michigan – In case you haven’t heard, Detroit is experiencing something of a revival. This is my hometown, and I feel like Detroit’s imminent comeback was supposed to happen throughout my entire childhood. (Ie, since the construction of the…
Street Art – Os Gêmeos
Boston, Mass – I just came across this gem, left behind by Os Gêmeos–twin brothers Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo, authors of our pizza-man in Union Square. This one looks like a self-portrait!
Street Art – Os Gêmeos
Somerville, Mass – When the Brazilian duo Os Gêmeos had their exhibit at the ICA in Boston, they left their mark in a few places around town, as did graffiti artist Shepard Fairey. Their most prominent piece is the unmistakable…
Street Art – Shepard Fairey
Somerville, Mass – One of the things I love about city living is street art. To kick off a series on this controversial topic, I present a photo Twin S and Twin V, posing in front of a Shepard…