Category: Spaces, Places & Architecture
In Paris … Twisted Airplanes at the Pompidou
Urban Life … Coffee with NYC Surf Report
It’s Saturday in New York’s Lower East Side on a hot, steamy late summer day and we’re enjoying our iced … More
On the Scene … Back at Miss Lily’s NYC
We’re fans of Jamaican-styled Miss Lily’s, a roots reggae record shop and Internet radio station that’s also a cafe and … More
Urban Life … Rooftop Coffee Break NYC
In New York … Epic Street Artwork in Bushwick
Great detail photos below of some epic street art near Roberta’s Pizza in Bushwick, in Brooklyn. (Thanks, Richard!) Richard Haase … More
At Rockaway Taco NYC
This colorful Mexican taco stand in New York City’s Far Rockaway beach neighborhood is called, aptly enough, Rockaway Taco. It … More
“White Noise” Mural at Rag & Bone Shop
Artist Henry Samelson is the latest painter commissioned to put up a mural at Rag & Bone’s showcase flagship store … More
At Christina Angelina’s StarFighter Studios in L.A.
Today we stumbled upon Christina Angelina’s studio while biking down Washington Blvd in Venice. We are a huge admirer of … More
In Paris … “Death of King” at Palais de Tokio
This space in the main exhibition space at the Palais de Tokio, that wonderful leading-edgy and influential contemporary art museum … More
At the Juicebox Show at Rockwood
In Saigon … Elegant Chanel Shop Window
Downtown Ho Chi Minh City (or more popularly Saigon), in Vietnam is increasingly witnessing the establishment of retail presences by … More
The 24/7 Live Webcam at Andy Warhol’s Grave
There’s a 24/7 live webcam focused on the grave of the late great pop-art icon Andy Warhol. It’s part of … More
Giant Welding Man at Face Design
There’s an aptly wonderful street-artsy mural of a giant welding man on the wall at Face Design, a fabrication company … More
At Saturdays Surf in Tokyo
The spacious Saturdays Surf store (pix below) in the fashionable border strip between Tokyo’s uber-hip Daikanyama and Naka-Meguro neighborhoods is … More
Hans Walor x Joseph Skala for Flightlinez
Really cool combination of art (by Hans Walor and Joesph Skala) structures, public space, and commerce on Venice Beach, in … More
The Beautiful Balcony Bar at Bowery Ballroom
One of our favorite haunts in New York City is the Bowery Ballroom, a live music venue in the Lower … More
Jake Shimabukuro Visits Our Office
Hawaiian-bred musician and ukelele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro stopped by our office while in New York on his tour for a … More
In Barcelona … Entrance at the Casa Camper Hotel
Some pix below of the exterior and entrance to the hip, environmentally-conscious and well-designed Casa Camper Hotel in Barcelona. The … More
In Berlin … The Famous Rembetis Vintage Bicycle Shop
Arturo Vega at Quality Mending
Our Mobile HQ
We travel often here at Global Graphica, and even when we’re in New York City we’re often on the move … More
To Live and “Ravalejar” in Barcelona
In the minimalist courtyard adjacent to MACBA, Barcelona’s centerpiece modern and contemporary art museum, there’s large sign — itself a … More
Scenes From an NYC Surf Day
In Los Angeles … Street Art in Silver Lake
The Penthouse at Ink 148
We can see the Ink 148 hotel penthouse from the rooftop deck of our agency’s offices in New York’s Hell’s … More
That Oval Gap at the Barclay’s Center
Unintentional Design … Marina Del Rey Homes
Can design be unintentional? Consider this house on Roma Court in Marina Del Rey, in Los Angeles. It’s wrapped in … More
Venice Speedway – Vinyl Sided Garage Doors by Hellbent
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Decadent Chandeliers at the DL
These chandeliers in the ground-floor bar at the DL, a massive Lower East Side restaurant and club, are decadent and … More
Haculla in SoHo
It’s been a while since we last posted photos of fresh street art by “Haculla.” We just haven’t seen as … More
In New York City … Roseland Ballroom Mural
The Roseland Ballroom in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood has been the site of many concerts over the years. … More
At Miss Lily’s & Melvin’s Juice Box and Record Shop
We’re taking a break from this steamy hot July 4th weather this afternoon to enjoy a coconut banana smoothie and … More
Waiting Out the Downpour at MoMA
We’re stuck along with the umbrella-less tourists and art addicts like ourselves standing outside MoMA waiting out the sudden torrential … More
The “Ctrl Alt Del” Project
Israeli artist Yossi Wallner’s viral street art project “Ctrl Alt Del” is one of the coolest projects and cleverer ideas … More
At Bear Pond Espresso in Tokyo
Over the weekend we posted about some coffee we had from a third-wave espresso roaster and cafe in Tokyo called … More
New Mural at Deitch Wall by REVOK and POSE
A new massive street art mural has just gone up at the Deitch Wall in New York City. We’ve got … More
Breaking: New Mural Going Up at Deitch Wall
Friday evening we stumbled upon the artists REVOK and POSE working on a new street art mural at the Deitch … More
Performance at MoMA
We recently stumbled upon this performance art by two women in red jumpsuits at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) … More
The Rooftop Bar at Hotel Chantelle
The view out toward the Williamsburg Bridge from the beautiful rooftop bar at Hotel Chantelle in New York City’s Lower … More
Summer Afternoon View at the New Museum
Rogue Wave at Bowery Ballroom
We went to see the indie band Rogue Wave last night at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City. They’re … More
Favela Chic at Barzinho … New York City
We’re fans of Barzinho, a tiny Brazilian restaurant in New York’s Lower East Side that has the bare-bones, scrappy feel … More
Empire State Building at Twilight
The Empire State Building in New York City as seen at twilight on a recent evening from the rooftop of … More
Where Do You Keep a Trampoline in Downtown NYC?
On the street … you turn it on its side and lean it against a building, of course. The trampoline … More
Super Dope Mural by Erik Den Breejen at Rag & Bone
Brooklyn-based American artist Erik den Breejen is the latest painter to be commissioned by clothing brand Rag & Bone to … More
Hip Brooklyn Loft Decorated with Gun-Target Posters
We recently paid a visit to our colleague G’s Brooklyn, New York loft apartment, where the walls have been decorated … More
Espresso Machine and Cups at Je & Jo NYC
The espresso machine and cute, colorful collection of coffee cups at Je & Jo Comestibles in New York City’s Hell’s … More
Los Angeles Architecture … The Shiny Tower at L.A. Live
The glass-and-steel tower at the L.A. Live building complex in Los Angeles is an imposing presence on the skyline as … More
The Beautiful Space at Mohawk Bend … Los Angeles
We recently stopped by the restaurant Mohawk Bend in the Echo Park neighborhood near Silver Lake in Los Angeles. The … More
Massive Wall Cut-Outs by Artist Urs Fischer at MOCA LA
There’s currently a massive survey exhibition of work by New York-based Swiss artist Urs Fischer at the Museum of Contemporary … More
Close-up Photos of JR’s Epic Building Takeover in New York Times Square
Alright, we’re here in Times Square, New York City, and here they are … lots more fresh photos, including close-ups, … More
Breaking This Hour … JR Has Just Unveiled Massive Eye Artwork on Times Square Billboard in NYC
French street artist JR he has put the finishing touches on and unveiled another massive eye image, part of the … More
Massive Street Art Mural by ALEC in the Lobby of the W Hotel in Seminyak, Bali
We were pleasantly surprised to find this massive street-art mural by the American artist and street-art rockstar Alec (a.k.a., “Alec … More
The Beautifully Illuminated Sound Board at Bowery Ballroom
The big sound board set up at the Bowery Ballroom in New York always looks so nice lit up in … More
Cool Architecture … Oliver Peoples Store In Malibu
This has got to be the most stylish and the only stand-alone shop of super-stylish eyewear brand Oliver Peoples we’ve … More
In Berlin … The Vintage Modern Entrance to the Staatsbibliothek Berlin
Pictured below is the entrance to the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin building, or Berlin State Library, in the German capital. The … More
At the Vice Magazine “Future of the Media” Event at Internet Week NY
Vice magazine co-founder and host of the HBO Vice TV series, Shane Smith, talks with MTV co-founder Tom Freston about … More
Monogold Performing at Our New York Agency’s Offices
The Brooklyn, New York-based indie band Monogold stop by our offices at the Ogilvy & Mather ad agency building in … More
In Tokyo … The Giant Spider Sculpture at Roppongi Hills
This giant spider-like sculpture by the late artist Louise Bourgeois at the massive Roppongi Hills mega-shopping-hotel-condo-museum complex is a popular meeting point … More
In Amsterdam … The Design at Room Service by Droog
The Beautiful Zadelhoff Cafe at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
We love this space. The broad and tall windows, the bright natural light and high-ceiling airiness and the art makes … More
Welcome Screen in Our Room at the Sir Albert Hotel … Amsterdam
Topped Out Freedom Tower at the World Trade Center … New York
The spire was finally added to the Freedom Tower at the World Trade Center site in New York City last … More
The Blue Condo Building … New York City
Praying Room Signage at Denpasar Airport
The photos below were taken at Denpasar’s international airport in Bali, Indonesia. The more we travel, the more we’re seeing … More
Poppington Gallery Space at Night … New York City
The Bar at Epistrophy Cafe … New York City
High Line and MTA Logo
A pic of the the High Line elevated railroad tracks where it disappears into the Hudson Rail Yards (a.k.a., the … More
Hell’s Kitchen Rooftop
Old Telephones Installation Artwork at Crosby Street Hotel Bar
Some Cool CoMo Furniture in Office … New York
Love this furniture set in one of the communal spaces at the offices of advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather in … More
The Future Perfect
Sperone Westwater Gallery Building … New York
Sign at Opening Ceremony’s Shibuya Store … Tokyo
The big, bold illuminated sign at the massive Opening Ceremony store in Shibuya, in Tokyo. Compared to the SoHo loft … More
The Four “M” Words of Espresso-Making in Neon at La Colombe
The four “M” words of espresso brewing written in beautiful neon light on the wall at La Colombe Torrefaction, the … More
Snowmine Performing at an Office in NYC
The band Snowmine performing at our ad agency’s offices.
The Curious Case of the Photo in the Bathroom at Dudley’s New York
The decor of Dudley’s, a popular Australian-style restaurant in New York’s Lower East Side, is beautiful and makes clever, amusing … More
The View from the Office at Golden Hour … New York City
The 10th-floor view from our Hell’s Kitchen project office looking east toward Midtown Manhattan at golden hour. We love moments … More
The Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City
The legendary Apollo Theater on 125th Street in Harlem, NYC.
The Awesome Coffee and Space at HeadFirst Coffee Roasters, Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a city with a lot of amazing spaces and a reputation for awesome, super-cool design. Awesome coffee, however, … More
The Interior of Cantine Parisienne
We met up with friends late Friday night for drinks at Cantine Parisienne, the new restaurant and bar at the … More
The Beautiful Space and Spiral Staircase at the Apple Store, Amsterdam
Walking late tonight on the last stretch of a bar crawl through Amsterdam, we stumbled upon the Apple Store near … More
At the Ajax Footbal Match
We’re fans of European football (“soccer”) here at Global Graphica. Knowing this, some friends and colleagues here in Amsterdam hooked … More
Back in Amsterdam
We’re back in Amsterdam for a few days to visit friends and to check some contemporary art and design for … More
Artwork in Progress at the New Museum
Glass-Walled Lounge Terrace
Photos of the beautiful, sexy glassed-in lounge terrace and bar on the second floor of the Standard Hotel East Village, … More
“Taste of Us” by Artist Amanda Valdez at the Denny Gallery in New York City
We just checked out “Taste of Us,” a small exhibition of mixed media, acrylic and embroidered-fabric paintings by Brooklyn-based artist … More
The Gorgeous Bar Space at Dudley’s, New York City
Love the look of the bar space at Australian-styled restaurant Dudley’s in the Lower East Side of downtown New York … More
The Mattel Store at LAX
There’s a Mattel toy store in the Delta Airlines terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). WTF? Who knew? Well, … More
Linus Bikes Pop-Up Shop Space in Pasadena, Los Angeles
Arriving at LAX
We’re in Los Angeles for a few days. Here’s the view from the plane as we arrive at the Delta … More
The New Jack Hanley Gallery and Nicelle Beauchene Gallery Spaces in New York City
The number of serious art galleries in the Lower East Side (L.E.S.) continues to grow at an alarming clip. Among … More
The Awesome Ceiling Lights at the Whitney Museum, New York City
Super-Dope Style at La Colombe Cafe in SoHo, in New York
Some serious, super-dope sartorialist style at the La Colombe Torrefaction espresso bar and cafe on Lafayette Street (near Prince Street) … More
The Graffiti-Bombed Entrance to the Weinmeister Hotel, Berlin
The Space at Muret la Barba in Berlin
The “Der Spiegel” Newspaper Building, Hamburg
Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
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