“Neon wasn’t born in darkness,” Lynxwiler explained. “We lived in the world of incandescent lights, but suddenly those incandescent lights became long strings of neon tubes that could be bent in ...

When we hold a neon tube in our hands or see a neon sign we are seeing our cosmic selves illuminated,” Matuszewicz said. “… ...

A well-designed space should tell a story, and unique accents are a great way to ensure it does. For those with a creative and bold style, experiment with neon lights — whether it's with a sleek, ...

This summer, the Voices will take a look at people with unusual jobs. If you have an idea for us, email [email protected]. In the 1930s and ’40s, neon lights screamed exciting night life, beckoning ...

In case you didn’t know already, 2026 is the Centennial year for Route 66. And with this once-in-a-lifetime celebration comes ...

Become a paid member to listen to this article Images of New York’s neon signs by Thomas Rinaldi. You’ve seen them everywhere, but probably haven’t given them much thought. Though they once ...

Just as day fades to night the blazing green neon sign of La Pelota, a 24-hour cafeteria, flashes on to beckon passersby inside for a cup of coffee. At the nearby Charles Chaplin theater the neon ...

Glitz, grit and the vintage glow of urban America. Vegas Vic, an icon of the Las Vegas strip. Jan. 19, 1985.Credit...Scott Henry for The New York Times Supported by By Jeff Giles Before evolution hit ...

Hong Kong is famous for its nightly ‘Symphony of Lights’ multimedia show on Victoria Harbour, but the city’s original ...