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Grit + Glamour | The Iconic Duality of NYC

Celebrating the Bold Contrasts of the City That Inspires the World.

Celebrating New York City’s Duality

New York City’s art scene, defined by its vibrant culture and urban energy, serves as both muse and canvas for artists like Choi Hye Ji, Rodney Smith, and Jessica Craig-Martin. This curated collection celebrates NYC’s compelling duality—grit and glamour—through artworks echoing the city’s rhythm, its edge, and timeless charm.

Bridging Contrasts through Art

This collection captures New York’s defining contrasts, from the interplay of light and shadow to elegance juxtaposed with rawness. Artists Choi Hye Ji, Rodney Smith, and Jessica Craig-Martin brilliantly bridge the city’s industrial past with contemporary creativity, highlighting resilience and continual reinvention.

Capturing New York’s Energy

At its core, the New York City’s art scene balances chaos and sophistication—a dynamic perfectly encapsulated in this curated selection. Each artwork uniquely reflects the city’s relentless energy and vibrant spirit, offering insights into the iconic metropolis that inspires dreamers and visionaries alike.

The Soul of New York City

Ultimately, this collection celebrates New York City’s creative essence, where grit fuels artistic inspiration and glamour elevates it into art. Discover how Choi Hye Ji, Rodney Smith, and Jessica Craig-Martin capture the soul of NYC through their distinct artistic lenses.

Black and white image of band members casually seated on a sofa at a lively gathering.

Allan Tannenbaum ‘The Rolling Stones Visit Danceteria in New York’ 1980, Archival Pigment Print, Ed. of 50

Abstract photograph showing illuminated windows and silhouettes in a blurred subway scene.

Jochen Cerny ‘NYC 23rd Station Subway Station’ Fine Art Photography, Ed. of 6

Mixed media art featuring architectural elements and a photo of a man in a trench coat on a city street.

Thomas Saliot ‘NYC Oranges’ Painting, Oil on Canvas

Mitchell Funk ‘Central Park Bow Bridge with Silhouetted Figures Post-Impressionist Golden Light’ 1977, Inkjet Archival Print, Certificate of Authenticity

Black and white photo of the iconic spiral interior architecture of the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.

Robert Wojtowicz ‘Guggenheim Museum New York City’ Fine Art Photography, Ed. of 25

Painting depicting a crowded street scene in New York City, highlighting diverse, bustling pedestrians.

Socrates Rizquez ‘New York #36’ Painting, Enamel on Wood

Close-up abstract photography of golden blurred lights against a dark background.

Susan Wides ‘Rockefeller #3’ 2000, Chromogenic Print (Framed)

Black and white candid photograph featuring Andy Warhol among friends in a social setting.

Steve Schapiro ‘Warhol and Sedgwick Entourage, NYC’ 1965, Gelatin Silver Print

Artistic multi-panel photograph series of pedestrians with colorful umbrellas walking on a rainy city sidewalk.

Xan Padron ’10th Street in the Rain, West Village, NYC’ Time Lapse, Photography, Color on Aluminum, Ed. of 25

Vibrant street art contrasts sharply with the modern, sweeping architecture of the Oculus in New York City.

Eylul Zeren ‘New York City Streets’ Photography, Giclée on Paper

Bold geometric shapes in blue, yellow, red, and white spelling "NYC" in an abstract, minimalist style.

Ron Burkhardt ‘NYC’ 2020, Acrylic on Canvas, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Dramatic blurred motion captures the bustling energy of people navigating grand stairs in a warmly lit New York interior.

Eitan Vitkon ‘New York MoMa‘ ca. 2012, C-Print on Diasec, Ed. of 5, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Robert Rauschenberg ‘Museum of Modern Art’ 1976, Offset Lithograph Edition Poster

Abstract, vivid colors and dynamic shapes depict a bustling New York City street filled with blurred figures.

Mitchell Funk ‘Abstract View Of Crowds On Fifth Avenue’ New York City, 2019, Fine Art Photography

Striking black and white photograph of the iconic Chrysler Building reflecting dramatically off adjacent buildings.

Robert Wotowicz ‘Manhattan New York City Black and White’ Fine Art Photography, Signed Print, Ed. of 25

Visitors viewing elongated, abstract artworks in a contemporary NYC gallery space with distorted visual effects.

Asaf Gam Hacohen ‘Exhibition #2 NYC’ 2021, Archival Pigment Print, Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Energetic, colorful collage combining fashion imagery, bold typography, and fragmented magazine cutouts, reflecting NYC's eclectic art style.

Miss Al Simpson ‘NYC Graffiti Wall Fragment’ Painting

Unique upward view through a glass staircase showcasing silhouettes of footsteps, capturing the movement of people in NYC.

Luciano Romano ‘The Big Apple’ 2010, Archival Pigment Print on Cotton Paper, Mounted on Diasec + Dibond

Two figures seated near a massive gray and yellow abstract mural in a minimalist, contemporary NYC street setting.

Ursula Radel-Leszczynski ‘NYC Out of the Whitney Museum’ Painting, Oil on Canvas

 Impressionistic painting of an ornate chandelier casting soft, atmospheric lighting over a New York City venue with people milling beneath.

Bezalel Levy ‘Passageway to Grand Central Station’ Painting, Acrylic on Paper

Vintage black-and-white photo capturing stylish New Yorkers in mid-conversation, showcasing classic hats and elegant fashion.

Leon Levinstein ‘Fifth Avenue’ ca. 1959, Gelatin Silver Print, Certificate of Authenticity

Artwork depicting an abstracted, stylized scene inside a bustling, multi-level art gallery with visitors exploring exhibits.

Choi Hye Ji ‘Guggenheim’ 2023, Mixed Acrylic on Canvas

Vibrant photo of two people chatting on a bench amid autumn foliage, evoking peaceful moments in Central Park.

Mitchell Funk ‘The Conversation: Late Afternoon Impressionist Light in Central Park’ 1972, Fine Art Photography

Timeless black-and-white photograph of ballerinas poised gracefully near large windows in a sunlit dance studio.

Alfred Eisenstaedt ‘Future Ballerinas of the American Ballet’ 1937, Silver Gelatin Print

Creative photographic collage merging street scenes and iconic architecture of New York City, capturing urban dynamism.

Phil Stein ‘NYC 1736’ 2018, Photography on Plexi Collage

Striking photograph of a woman elegantly seated, wearing a dramatic red lampshade hat and holding a matching red book.

Rodney Smith ‘Bernadette in Red Hat with Book, New York Public Library’ 2003, Archival Pigment Print, Edition of 25

Vintage-style pencil drawing capturing the lively street scene outside a historic New York theater, complete with cars and pedestrians.

Louis Wolchonok ’42nd Street NYC 1923 Deco WPA, Ashcan American Modern Cityscape Realism Broadway’ 1923, Pencil on Paper

Dramatic, spotlighted image of a lone dancer performing on stage, her expressive shadow cast prominently on the wall behind.

Lisa Kereszi ‘Dancer Onstage, Times Square, NYC’ 2000, Archival Pigment Print

Modern abstract photographic art of distorted skyscrapers and cityscapes, emphasizing the reflective beauty of urban architecture.

Asaf Gam Hacohen ‘The Highline NYC’ 2019, Archival Pigment Print

Nostalgic black-and-white photograph of a theater ticket booth with a mysterious attendant partially obscured by the speaker grille.

Joel Meyerowitz ‘New York City, 1963’ Pigment Print on Canson Archival Paper, Ed. of 25

Warm-toned, nostalgic city scene with blurred foreground and colorful balloons.

Pete Turner ‘Balloons in NYC’ 1957, Archival Pigment Print

Stylish couple walking arm-in-arm through steam-filled street in sunlight.

Joel Meyerowitz ‘New York City, 1975’ Modern Print, Pigment Print on Canson Archival Paper

Abstract, colorful depiction of a bustling urban street.

David Kapp ‘Big Crowd’ 2009, Oil on Linen

Glamorous figure reclining in luxury fashion and golden high heels.

Jessica Craig-Martin ‘Lullaby of Broadway’ 2017, C-print, Frame Included

Dark, atmospheric urban street reflecting city lights and buildings.

Fabiolla Loureiro ‘1985’ Fine Art Photography, Digital on Paper

Richly detailed, vibrant red collage of eclectic objects and artwork.

Vik Muniz ‘Museum of Modern Art’ (The Red Studio, after Henri Matisse) Repro, 2020, Archival Inkjet Print

Black-and-white photograph of stylish woman in hat and tailored jacket at a social event.

Bill Cunningham ‘Bill Blass for Saks Fifth Avenue Show’ c. 1970s, Gelatin Silver Print

Negative-exposure artistic view of a city building with dramatic orange sky.

Maciej Markowicz ‘Motiongraph #18, Lincoln Center Plaza at Columbus Avenue’ Two Unique Chromogenic Paper Negative Photographic Prints

Surreal outdoor display of giant jewelry artwork with a tree and woman in red coat.

Anastasia Samoylova ‘Jewelry Advertisment, Fifth Avenue, New York’ 2021, Archival Pigment Print

Dreamy, soft-focus city street view enhanced by floating soap bubbles.

Jeff Mermelstein ‘New York City, 1994’ 1994, Chromogenic Print

Dramatic black-and-white street scene, featuring a large portrait in sunglasses and a silhouetted figure with umbrella.

Joseph Cela ‘Peeping’ Fine Art Photography, Ed. of 50

Vibrant cityscape painting, stylized with angular brushstrokes depicting bustling streets and yellow taxis.

Natalie Rozenbaum ‘Broadway Scene’ 2012, Giclee On Canvas

Artistic black-and-white photograph capturing reflections, silhouettes, and vintage cars in a city environment.

Lisette Model ‘Window Reflexions, Fifth Avenue, New York City, 1940’ Printed 1977, Gelatin Silver Print

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