Location: Soho, NYC
Art: Kehinde Wiley, Black Light
Show time: Tues to Sat: Noon to 6 PM; Through September 26
Venue: Deitch Projects
Food: Nha Trang
Drink: Naked Lunch
Miscellaneous: La Esquina
Photographer Kehinde Wiley takes the black male image captured by means of light and digital manipulation and creates portraiture reminiscent of the style of Hype Williams hip hop videos of the 90s. One of the best affordable Vietnamese restaurants in the city, Nha Trang is right near the downtown courthouse, making it a high volume place. Despite that, the food is great and the Pho (rice noodle soup) dishes are $5 and under. Named after William S. Burroughs novel, Naked Lunch is a cool and comfortable bar where local artists usually gather. No shooting up though! One of the best taqueria’s in the city, the Mexican food at La Esquina is authentic and to die for. While tacos will set you back $3, plates are in the $6 to $7.25 range.
