Luhring Augustine did a good job of converting an old warehouse/storage facility into a blue chip commercial art gallery that stages four shows of contemporary art per year. Which means you can catch museum quality shows in an unlikely spot, away from all the Chelsea pomp, and it actually has friendly staff, instead of a cold gallerina sat behind a desk pretending to be on the phone.

SITUATIONS is a contemporary art gallery in Manhattan that exhibits artists from the United States and abroad.

The best selection of photography books...From novelties to rare out of prints. They are also publishers and organize books signing with photographers such as Juergen Teller or Taryn Simon.

Words cannot describe how much I love biking in the city.

The beauty of the light on the water, with a full view of the changing skyline, always awe inspiring.