New York is truly the city that never sleeps! From nude advertising, to crazy publicity stunts and PETA protests, there is always something going on in NYC.
If you are planning on travelling to the Big Apple any time soon, check out these videos and the slide show for some unusual and unexpected things you could witness in good old New York.
Implications - New York is a mosaic of artistry that spans from music to theater and graffiti art. The influence that the Big Apple has within pop culture and art is unrivaled considering that it's the birthplace of hip-hop and the setting for many famous occurrences.
9 Crazy NYC Sightings
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Nudevertising Music Videos
Matt & Kim Defend Right to Bare All in Public
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Flaming Graffiti
Fire Tagging NYC Street Artists Set Their Graffiti Ablaze
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Subway Hoedowns
The Xylopholks Entertain New Yorkers In Furry Animal Costumes
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Shopping Cart Racing
Idiotarod ‘09 Takes Over New York City
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Controversial Canine Activism
PETA Dresses as KKK To Protest Westminster Dog Show in NYC
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Giant Guerrilla Sing-A-Longs
Thousands Will Recreate Ferris Bueller's Day Off
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Super Eggs
Gymnast Luci Romberg Promotes Eggs With Daredevil Stunts
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Interactive Tech Tourism
NYC and Google Create NYCGo.com and Tourist Info Center
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Undercover Glasses Ads
Ray-Ban Brings the Dance Floor to the Streets in 'Disco Ballers'
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Marathon-Inspired NYC Pop-Ups
Bandit x ASICS Partner for a New Capsule and Immersive Experience
Respectful Nudist Beach Campaigns
Campaign Aims to Protect the Tradition of Nudism in Catalonia
Branded Interactive Parks
Birkenstock's Birkenfields Invited New Yorkers to Slow Down
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Beautifying Beach Club Pop-Ups
NYX Professional Makeup's Covent Garden Pop-Up is Barbie Pink
Unique TV Series Pop-Ups
Lillet x Emily in Paris Presents the Café de Lillet Experience in NYC
Stylish City-Inspired Collections
Paris and New York Inspired Dior's 2024 Collection
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Exclusive Olympic Viewing Events
Airbnb Icons Invites Guests to Experience the Paris 2024 Olympics
Plush Flower Exhibitions
Cj Hendry's Flower Market Features Custom Floral Designs
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Pink-Themed Summer Pop-Ups
The LANEIGE Bounce Around the City Pop-Up Launches in Five U.S. Cities
Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits
Hiroshi Sugimoto Displays the Optical Allusion Exhibition
High Wire City Stunts
High Wire Walker Philippe Petit Will Put on Another Daring Performance
Box-Office-Themed Travel Pop-Ups
Intrepid x TIFF Host an Experiential Travel Activation
New Wave-Inspired Fashion Collections
Abel Honor New York Boasts New Wave Streetwear for Men
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Authentic Streetwear Stores
eBay's Canal Street Wear Features On-Site Authentication
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Film-Inspired Whimsical Rental Homes
Airbnb Adds the Latest Addition to its Icons Program
Nudist-Themed Sporty Fashion Campaigns
PUMA and NOAH Join Forces on a New Collection
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Vibrant Pop-Up Galleries
Elizabeth Sutton Launches a Pop-Up Gallery and Studio in New York City
Pizza-Inspired Streetwear Collections
Dinner Service Ny Debuts the Prince Street Pizza Collection
Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions
Cj Hendry Showcases Her Public Pool Exhibition
Limited-Edition Urban Sneakers
KEEN & Only NY Debut a Limited-Edition Version of the UNEEK Sneaker
Street Art Metaverses
LG OLED & Shepard Fairey Teamed up for a Frieze Los Angeles Exhibition
Globalized Spooky Destinations
Intrepid Travel Presents a Curated Selection of Spooky Adventures
Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions
Faye Toogood Explores Sensuality with the Rude Arts Club
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Authentication Awareness Pop-Ups
The RealReal Pop-Up Showcases Handbags at Dupe Store Installation
Crypto-Luxury Fashion Pop-Ups
9dcc Unveiled Its Collection 01 Pop-Up Experience in NYC
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
Luxe Pop-Up Experiences
Victoria Beckham Beauty Hosts an 8-Day Pop-Up for New Fragrance Launch
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Horror-Themed Overnight Experiences
The Warner Bros Icons of Horror Sees Iconic Wax Figures
Inclusive Fashion Runways
The Runway of Dreams Foundation Returns for New York Fashion Week
Vibrant Inclusive Playground Exhibitions
Wade and Leta Presents the Falling Into Place Exhibition
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Retail Rage Rooms
Miista's Rage Room Invites NYC Customers to Destroy and Express Emotions
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Mix-and-Match Aroma Installations
The H&M Nolita Pop-Up Lets Guests Create NYC-Inspired Scents
Manhattan-Based Curated Cannabis Retailers
Culture House Opens a Cannabis Dispensary in Manhattan
Vintage Camera Experiences
Nikon’s Vintage Pop-Up Diner Teases the Past at Yorkdale Mall
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Glowing Movie Campaign Murals
Paramount Creates a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mural
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Designer-Hosted Brooklyn Pop-Ups
The Gustaf Westman in New York is a Unique Museum Experience
Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions
Luna Luna Presents the Forgotten Fantasy Exhibition in LA
Surrealist Pink Pop-Ups
Hourglass Cosmetics is Hosting the Unreal Pop-Up Shop in NYC
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
Collaborative NYC-Centric Skincare
Milk Makeup x Awake NY Created the NYC Summer Survival Kit
Modern Performance-Driven Apparel Retailers
AETHER Opens Its New Soho Location
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Sportswear Imprint Art Exhibitions
adidas Originals Presents the Originals Newcastle Exhibition
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores
Studio Nicholson Gets a New Store in Tokyo
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Exclusive Quiet Luxury Pop-Ups
Grey/Ven Announced its First New York City Pop-Up Boutique
Bookstore Wine Shops
New York's Bibliotheque Offers Rare Books and Great Wine
Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows
Wild Rose & Sparrow Showcase 20 Unique Styles for SS25 in Paris
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Cutting-Edge Digital Art Exhibitions
Arte Museum Las Vegas Offers Exclusive Deals to Residents
Women-Themed Fashion Campaigns
Donna Karan New York Launches the Reflections on Women Campaign
NYC-Inspired Fall Fashion
Studio Nicholson Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Vegan Beauty Pop-Ups
Kosmo will Debut its Collection of Velvety Lipstick Balms
Online Lifestyle-Inspired Street Festivals
The Xiaohongshu Street Life Festival is Exciting
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Beauty Brand Contributions
Ivy Beauty contributed $20,000 to Build NYC for Juneteenth
Graffiti Artist-Collab Streetwear
JA ONE XTC Joins Awake NY On a New Range of Apparel
Immersive Garden Bar Experiences
BLOOM Explores America's First Botanical Garden in NYC
Customized Dirty Drinks
Cool Sips Makes Specialized Beverages of Any Kind at NYC Event
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Creative Music Community Initiatives
Awake NY and Marshall Join on the Live from Awake NY Project
Rock Climbing Festivals
The North Face will Host its Climb Festival at NYC’s Brooklyn Bridge Park
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Immersive Fashion Week Events
Fashion Art Toronto's 1664 Fashion Week Fall 2024 is Comprehensive
Thematic Outdoor Lights Experiences
The New York Botanical Garden Hosts a Tim Burton Light Trail
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Whimsical Bright Creative Workspaces
Publicis Groupe's New Workspace is in New York's SoHo
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Film-Inspired Eerie Houses
AirBnB Hosts an Experience for Visitors at the Beetlejuice House
Paradise Sparkling Water Activations
Spindrift Debuts Greetings from Paradise for Hot New Yorkers
Demure Eyewear Capsules
Persol Celebrates New Eyewear Collection with Star-Studded NYC Event
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Pop-Up Dog Parks
PetSafe's Unleashed Dog Park is a Destination for People & Pets Alike
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Sculptural Wooden Art Exhibitions
Joel Shapiro Presents His Out of the Blue Exhibition in NY
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
New York Structural Designs
Quarters is Unveiled as the Latest New York Symbol Building
Centralized Metropolitan Hotels
The New York Hilton Midtown Offers Sweeping Views
Real-Time Night Life Maps
Bardar Provides Real-Time Information on Venues and Nightlife in Sydney
Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions
The Great Elephant Migration Exhibit Features Life-Size Sculptures
Contemporary Collectible Designs
COLLECTIBLE Will Debut in New York City in September
Real-Time Subway Map Apps
The Weekendest Offers a Comprehensive View of the NYC Subway System
Recycled Phonecase Art Installations
Casetify Creates Public Displays for Journey to Re/Birth
Pink Winter Pop-Ups
The Immersive Pink Pier Has Returned for Valentine's Day
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Vibrant Public Art Installations
Rico Gatson's Installation Brings Life to Penn Station
Grande Shimmeering Runway Shows
Saint Laurent Presents its Summer 2024 Womenswear at PW
Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations
Mitchell & Ness Collaborates with Legendary Graffiti Crew Tats
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Hyper-Fast Charging Stations
New York City's Latest EV Charging Supercenter is Powered by Gravity
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Crowdsourced Restroom Code Maps
Privy.NYC Offers Codes to Public Bathrooms in New York City
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
Colors in Bloom Features 12 Immersive Rooms
Boundless Art Exhibitions
The Frameless Experience Showcases Iconic Art Beyond Reality
Smartphone-Shot Live-Actions Films
Takashi Miike and Apple Presents the Midnight Film
Filipino-Perspective City Campaigns
'Of Course, Hong Kong' Features Four Local Filipino Creators
Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks
Danny Cortes Captures Iconic Hip-Hop Moments Through Art
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Bright London Typeface Installations
Yinka Ilori Showcases Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
All-Black Touring Burlesque Companies
The Sweet Spot Embraces a Unique Approach to Performance Art
Fragrant Holiday Trees
Fifth Avenue's Holiday Tree Displays Shares NEST's Holiday Fragrance
Dynamic Public Artwork Installations
NEON Creates the Born to Be Wild Installation in the UK
Fitness Club Pride Collaborations
Equinox Announces its Exhibition and Benefit Auction
Cannabis Brand Expansions
Kushy Punch Expands in the New York Market, in Collaboration with USQTA
Vibrant Summery Skate Streetwear
Always Do What You Should Do Drops a NOAH Collection
Canine Sniffing Workshops
Sniff 'n' Seek Has Opened in New York City
Accessible Floating Public Pools
+ POOL Can Be Utilized in Bodies of Water Around the City
Interactive Parisian Neighbourhood Apps
NotezParis Let's users Rate Their Experiences in Paris
Contemporary Collectible Design Fairs
COLLECTIBLE New York Debuted in the Us in Early September
Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series
Micah Rosenblatt Presents the City Block Series in Art Show
Contemporary Design Fair Expansions
The Fair COLLECTIBLE is Expanding to New York City
City-Wide Food Drive Events
VGTNYC Supports City Harvest Through a Food Drive Event
Historic Contemporary Sculptural Artwork
The New KAWS:HOLIDAY Lands in Indonesia for its 10th Stop
Scenic Rooftop Cocktail Lounges
The UNLISTED Rooftop Offers Views of NYC's Skyline
Archaeological Protection Initiatives
The Remains of the Curtain Playhouse are Uncovered in London
Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups
Couples Can Wed in Times Square This Valentine's Day
Singer-Dedicated Streets
David Bowie Street is Celebrated in Paris
Knitted New York Subways
The Straphangers Lounge Recreates the New York Subway with Crochet
Unique Urban Event Hires
London is Renting Tube Stations, Cable Cars, and Piers for Private Hire
Cheeky Tattoo Marathons
NYCTattooShop Hosts Its Annual Friday the 13th Tattoo Marathon