Takefumi Hori was born in 1978 in Tokyo, Japan. He exhibited and sold his artwork privately in Tokyo from 1996 to 2004. In 2004, he moved to New York where he has been selling his artworks through gallery exhibits and on the street. His artwork is all about the gold. You can find him on any given Sunday at the SE corner of Washington Street and 13th Street or by visiting his website www.takefumihori.com.

Ever since Mayor Bloomberg put a ban on street art in Union Square Park (about July 15, 2010), the displaced artists have had to find a new home, and they have, right here in the Meatpacking District. So as I was strolling about this fine Saturday afternoon, thankful to get a day below 90 degrees, I came across one Zane Fix. His art work immediately struck me as interesting, high quality and very professional.

After nearly a three year stint in Kyoto, Japan, Zane returned to New York City with the goal of showcasing his work as a New Age master of Woodblock prints, with his own special twist. I could go on and on but rather than that, take a look for yourself. You can find Zane streetside on the corner of Washington and West 13th Street or just visit his website below.

www.jappopart.com.

The City Council voted last week to unanimously approve the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) application for the High Line at the West Side Rail Yards. The vote means the application advances to the final step of the ULURP process: a review by Mayor Bloomberg.

This vote is a major milestone towards the full preservation and transformation of the High Line at the rail yards into continuous public open space. Once approved by the Mayor, it will allow the City of New York to move forward with acquisition of the High Line above 30th Street, including the 10th Avenue Spur.