One of the attractions that I did while I was in New York City at the end of November was to walk The High Line. The High Line was a former railroad placed above street level to ease congestion with traffic at street level, and it was operational in the 1930s. The railway fell into disuse in the 80s. The line was developed into gardens from 2009 in different phases, and it is a place to see nature and artwork. There are various sculptures and street art along the High Line for visitors to appreciate.
I started at Hudson Yards mall. The mall has a lot of designer shops and restaurants, and there is an attraction here for people to walk up a sculpture and up onto the rooftop for views ovr New York City. The mall was decorated for Christmas. I bought some delicious chocolate from Li-Lac chocolates.
At Hudson Yards, I joined the High Line. "Foot Fountain" by Mika Rottenberg is one of the artworks here, and it is a pink foot and leg with a working fountain on top, but the fountain was not on.
I am not sure (and did not seem to photograph) who was responsible for the below artwork of a yellow face and a statue of a figure with missing head of a woman who appears to melt into the plinth.
The High Line was a nice way to see the architecture and experience a little bit of nature in such a built-up city.
The below giant pigeon sculpture is "Dinosaur" by Ivan Argote.
"Th Sun is a Flame that Haunts the Night" by Tai Shani
I also discovered a familiar street art by M. Chat off of the High Line. I saw the artist's work in Sarajevo many years ago. The artist is from France.
The gardens on top of the High Line probably do look beautiful in the summer.
Sopheap Pich's "Kânh Chhrôôl (Gluta Usitata), Melembu, and Khlông (Dipterocarpus Tuberculatus)"
Unknown work pictured on The High Line.
A large street art mural along the High Line - "The Creation of the Creatures by Day and Night" by Rosana Paulino.
A work by street artist Kobra, which was mostly obscured by a tree and buildings.
Unknown street art on a building off the High Line.
Street art by Vesid
Other artwork by Kobra.
There was a large seating area overlooking the street, and this was not too far from Chelsea Market.
I enjoyed the visit to Chelsea Market with different food for sale and interesting shops. It reminded me a little bit of the markets in London, such as Camden. I enjoyed a coconut gelato.
The High Line was one of my favourite activities to do in New York City with the visit to Chelsea Market and Hudson Yards, and then I went on to Bleecker Street.
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