This mural isn't quite finished yet, but I saw it as I was driving on transit and stopped and took…read moresome pictures. It's on the Westside of the new Carmines restaurant space. Bright and colorful it's not Buffalo from one of the local restaurant favs.

There is a lot to take in so take advantage of the helpful staff & their extra knowledge!…read morethere was a function space & a party going on during our visit, looked like a fun place to celebrate. there was a gas station INSIDE of the museum, designed by none other than

What a delightful and interesting museum! It's open concept and self guided which means you can…read morejust take your time checking everything out. It was impeccably clean and each item was thoughtfully curated. I loved it!

This looks new. And the friend who pointed it out me said it was. But I am not sure…read more Regardless, it looks like a honeycomb in parts, hence the name I suppose. A few bees flying around too. Its on the side of the building where Half & Half is, near Bidwell and Elmwood. The artist is Chris Piontkowski. The colors are bright and vibrant.

For a solid year, I wanted to go to a first Friday at the AKG. I didn't want to be there one to…read moreattempt Buffalo driving (we circled around to parallel park at 430) and needed someone to echo my musings. Well, I finally made it! We went through check in, where you had to fork over a suggested donation (instead of the usual 22 dollars). They take card, though we gave cash, which seemed like an easier way to exercise the discount. They offered an extra paid section to opt into for an extra 8 dollar charge that we turned down, taking our tiny tags. They're dinky and reusable and gotta attach somewhere to your person. She had also given me a wristband for the strap of Duckles, which had to be checked by a second girl who warned me that I could not wear my knapsack on my back. Could make it a tummy sack or an elbow purse to avoid bumping things, which is how I ended up cradling a stuffed duck around the museum. We hadn't nabbed a map and thought we could wing it. There are qr codes scattered about for info beyond the placards and finding where you have landed. We lucked out and scored a paper map abandoned on one of the numerous benches (there's also chairs and pull out chairs hanging for your resting pleasure) that we attempted to read. My directionally challenged self asked one of the security to send us off to the bridge, given two choices of route. We dodged the scenic way for a temporary outdoor escape, passing more art. Popping back inside we absorbed even more subsets of time and genre, respecting drawn boundaries and only touching things that said we could. There were things that touched us, our souls, that we could take photos of. There were also bizarre things and a bit of nudity. It's all art, including the special presentations and live music and everyday artists sketching in the hall. There was an interactive exhibit in the main that we skipped in the name of rumbling tummies, though we didn't try the cafe. Also avoided the gift shop, cutting out as the crowd began to swell around 6. The place was impeccably clean despite the abundance of windows and smudge worthy doors. It was worth coming out, though I'm unsure how often the exhibits rotate. Come see an authentic famous few and many more that'll have you saying the Albright is pretty *alright*.

The Buffalo AKG Art Museum is our local pride, and requires no advertising or persuasion to visit…read more Believe me, it's a fantastic destination. It's a beautiful space with a nice collection of fine arts. There is a new, three-story extension, a whole new building actually. So, be sure to have plenty of time to explore everything. Their website is very informative and easy to navigate. Check out the current special events and exhibitions. Currently, among others, on display is the "One with Eternity" by Yayoi Kusama, which includes her two Infinity Mirror Rooms and "Pumpkin", a giant orange pumpkin in an orange room covered with black dots. Tickets for this exhibition must be purchased separately and are valid for specific time slots. If there is a big crowd that day, wait a little and don't come from the beginning of your time slot (or figure this out by yourself). We had to leave and come back after a ridiculous experience. Waiting twenty minutes in line to see the actual installation for forty five seconds!? It was very confusing, and I believe there must be a different way to actually enjoy Kusama's work. We came back to see the second room with no wait, but still, with the forty five seconds rule. Ugh... Yes, let's loop if this is the only way which works. Don't forget, the general museum admission is free on the first Friday of the month, and I like that price.

There are many historic buildings located in Buffalo. June is a good month to visit. While it…read morecould be raining, it also could be slightly windy and sunny. We hit a good day to walk. Some humidity yet pleasant. The area is lined with trees and greenery. Many of the historic homes in the city are now attorney offices. Street parking.

Buffalo is easy to rip on, but it has a great mix of architectural styles, delicious food, cool…read moreethnic neighborhoods, nice people, public markets, and the pride of place and culture you find in towns that were once great, then declined, then found their way back.

Even if you weren't living in Buffalo in 2011 you probably have heard of Alix. She was…read moreskateboarding one night, legally, when a drunk driver hit her. She died. At 18. Doing what she loved. Hit by a man doing something illegal. The community was outraged. They came together and built a skatepark in her honor. Near UB North. Then the artist Nicole Cherry got to work and painted this mural. Her style is recognizable around town.

During the time of social distancing, I decided to take a walk on the UB bike path. I like to…read morestart at the Northtown center entrance. I happened upon this, which should tell you how long it's been since I walked the path. Very cool to finally see this.

This is a super interesting mural. The Glen Park Joint Board commissioned it from artist Ali Price…read more She's a local artist with a few other public art pieces around the area. Called "Glen in Bloom", this artwork is interactive, there are things for the kids to go find on the mural. It's basically a sort of a scavenger hunt type idea. Teaching kids and adults alike about the local area birds and plants. It's painted on the outside of the shelter near the parking lot off Glen Ave.

I was checking out the Hamburg Farmers Market and looked up. And saw half this huge mural. Had…read moreto check it out of course. It was probably painted before the pizza place next door put up a high, not super-interesting or attractive, fence. Why do people do that? Anyway, this is very cool. It's also by Tingley, who seems to have done tons of the murals around town.

Another one of the AK Public Art projects is this massive sculpture on the waterfront. It's…read morecoming down soon, but was installed in 2017 or 2018 to coincide with an exhibit at the AK. Robert Indiana is a famous American sculptor. His works are worldwide. This is his numbers series.

This is a newer mural, summer 2021. It's on the side of the Horizon building on Bailey and…read moreKensington. Very very well done and spelled out "you are not alone". It overlooks the parking lot of the Horizon building. Designed by a number of local students, a local artist oversaw the painting of it. It's a very bright Mural to come across as you're heading down Bailey.