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Photos of Old Mexico Revealed in Two New Shows in NYC

Filed under: Art, Books

Mexico is having a big historical moment, at the moment -- celebrations marking its 200th anniversary of independence, and the centennial of its revolution reached a fever pitch this month.

Such anniversaries are a great time to reflect on the past, and New York City's Aperture Gallery, in Chelsea, and the Bronx Museum of the Arts, have just opened shows on that theme. American photographer Paul Strand spent extended time in Mexico in the 1930s and the 1960s, and during these journeys, made photographs now considered to be among his best. The Chelsea gallery displays more than 100 photographs by Strand, including a remastered version of his 1936 film, Redes. The Bronx Museum shows twenty gravure prints from Strand's 1967 travels in Mexico.

And if you just can't get enough of Strand's Mexico photographs -- or you're not in New York -- next month brings another way to experience the exhibit. Paul Strand in Mexico, will be published by Aperture and the Televisa Foundation. The book, which will sell for $75, reprints 234 of Strand's photos from both of his trips -- of these 123 have never before been published.

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Riverdale, Estate of the Day

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Filed under: Estates

Today's home in the Riverdale area of the Bronx, New York is located on the highest topography in the area. The large stone home was built in 1928. The eight-bedroom home has over 14,000 square feet of space. The home drips with rococo details like gilded mirrors and ornately carved marble fireplaces. Handsome wood details include a sweeping staircase and columns and a highly polished bar perfecting for mixing up a Manhattan. The kitchen features industrial-looking stainless steel refrigerators and a large pot rack. A huge conservatory offers a place to enjoy the sun in winter months. The green marble bathroom which looks to be the master bath looks more like an office, save the giant hot tub. The estate includes 2.3 acres of land and is offered as a lease-hold sale for approximately 200 years. It is listed at $15 million.

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Gallery: Riverdale, New York

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Nambé twist cocktail shaker

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Filed under: Decor, Spirits

This stunning shaker is inspired by the curves of a helix. It is made of a special thermal retentive metal called Nambé which holds the cold 3 times longer than other metals. Just stow it in the freezer for about 30 minutes, add your favorite mixers, and out comes chilled drinks without the need for ice. The Nambé metal will never tarnish, crack, chip or peel. The shaker goes for about $145.

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