Ancient traditions, gender nonconformity, and scents of the Sahara. The original olfactive story of Charenton Macerations’ Egyptian inspired Eye, Hatshepsut – in brief.
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Jul
Tag Archives: history
22
Jun
The Rainbows are Flying High...
It's Pride week here again in New York City, and it looks set to be another exciting year on Christopher Street. With the Stonewall Inn's Landmark status hearing on Tuesday morning, and...
19
Jun
If you're anything like me, when you hear the word disruption, you probably think of something meant to interfere with your day (i.e. a stalled subway making you late, or a hyperactive child screaming...
29
Oct
There is no denying that as human beings, we sometimes try to communicate with one another using roses. It is a flower ritualized and revered like no other in our history. But what exactly are we...
10
Oct
The #Roseshards Story begins with tales from the ancient world of Alexander the Great: rose aficionado and early graffiti artist. For more information on the Asphalt Rainbow project, please check out the Olfactive Story of Asphalt Rainbow.
Early...
01
Oct
The CM2 Project: Inspired by Street Art
Disrupt expectations. From its ability to distort perceptions or transform the ambiance of any environment, to its all-too temporary embrace with our skin - not to mention our...
27
Jun
Considered the symbolic home of the queer rights movement, no visit to Christopher Street is complete without a visit to The Stonewall Inn.
26
Jun
A Brief History of Jefferson Market
(Greenwich Ave between W 10th St. and Christopher Street)
Jefferson Market was first established in 1833. At the time, the site consisted of rows of merchants' sheds and a tall wooden lookout...
25
Jun
A Brief History of Christopher Park
(Christopher Street and Grove Street at Seventh Avenue South)
Like most of the land surrounding Christopher Street, the site that would become Christopher Park was once part of a Dutch...
24
Jun
A Brief History of Boots & Saddle
(76 Christopher Street)
Since 1974, Boots & Saddle Bar has been a Christopher Street staple. Located just off of 7th Avenue, (down the street from Village Cigars) Boots &...