On this Bastille Day, I am pleased to report that Rene Magritte is alive and well and creating art in New York City:
“Ceci n’est pas une ‘bike stand.'”
For the sake of comparison, here is one of Magritte’s earlier works:
To see the original, go to Los Angeles.
In case you’re wondering about the power of art, I staked out this spot for a while, to see whether a bicycle would be chained to it. New Yorkers do sometimes interpret a prohibition as a dare. But no bikes appeared. Either the sign is very effective or the glowering shop owner, who was standing next to this tree every time I passed, scares cyclists into compliance. Either way, enjoy Bastille Day. (Especially you, Don and Avram, my art historian friends.)
Love it!
Perfect for Bastille Day
Did you check it after the proprietor went home for the evening? This is up your own New York.
Don
No, but maybe I will if the heatwave breaks!
Gee, not a very friendly shop owner! That railing would be so perfect for a bike or two. Why should it bother him? Ah well.
Tres bien. Cependant, ce ne sont pas un commentaire