New York Day 6 - André, the story teller and Coney Island.

We went to visit my friend André da Loba, the very talented illustrator, artis and story teller. He showed us around the building where he works, The Invisible Dog Art Center in Brooklyn, a place that, together with a bunch of people, he managed to spruce up and turn into the wonderful place it is now, full of creative studios and a spacious exhibition space. 

André doing business over the phone. 

Phil balancing Andre's flying horse. 

Me holding a giraffe and André pulling a funny face and holding a folded creature. 

The exhibition space. 

They even have a back garden!

Floating woman on the wall. 

On our way to Coney Island. 

Nathan's Famous. 
Nathan’s Famous was founded by a Polish immigrant, Nathan Handwerker, and his is truly an authentic “only in America story.” He started his business in 1916 with a small hot dog stand in Coney Island, New York. He sold hot dogs that were manufactured based on a recipe developed by his wife, Ida.

SCREAM ZONE.
The rides weren't working on Coney Island that day but it was still worth visiting. The atmosphere is strange and artificial, a forced fun feeling. Almost melancholic. 

I loved the hand painted signs. 

Remembering Patty Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe. 

Tillie. 

It was a very hot day. Phil enjoyed getting sprinkled.

We ended the day at the McKittrick Hotel where we experienced the incredible SLEEP NO MORE show. I don't want to spoil the experience for anyone who might be going, so I will say no more. It's a must if you're in NYC.   

Feeling shaky after the adrenaline rush at Sleep No More. 

One day gas stations will be obsolete. And nature will take over... wishful thinking.