Acclaimed Creative Director Robert Newman Explains I (Heart) NY On Life Elsewhere

Share

Every year, as Valentine’s Day approaches, we have an earnest debate…is Valentine’s Day just another Hallmark card occasion? Are we obliged to get all sentimental and talk about LOVE? But, in true Life Elsewhere fashion, we always take a different angle. This time, we focus in on the word LOVE with acclaimed Creative Director, Robert Newman. The New York-based designer and frequent Life Elsewhere guest, explains the remarkable story behind the universally known logo, I (Heart) NY. As Robert says, the ubiquitous logo is probably the most well-known and copied piece of graphic design, ever. But the story of how it came into being and what has happened to it since, is fascinating. Make sure you don’t miss Robert Newman’s engaging account of I (Heart) NY. Plus, Robert, a self-admitted 60’s and 70’s Soul music buff, selects his favorite LOVE song.

Also in the program, we continue with our LOVE theme and chat with a singer-songwriter who has penned indelible songs about LOVE and relationships, the wonderful Amy Rigby. Finding a few precious moments between touring, recording and the many other activities she is involved in, Amy talks candidly about her life, love, teamwork and revenge. Amy‘s music is included in the show and she also selects her favorite LOVE song. It’s from 1967 by a British band, called “the progenitors of punk”, by the late influential American critic, Lester Bangs

Robert Newman’s websiteAmy Rigby’s website | Amy Rigby’s blog 
The illustration above is Milton Glaser’s concept sketch at MoMA
Life Elsewhere airs:
Sundays 12 noon ET at The Source WMNF HD3  

You may also like

Exploring the culinary delights of Ybor City: A foodie’s weekend itinerary for Tropical Heatwave

We’re just a few days away from the spectacular musical...

17 bands in 17 days – Day 10: The future of punk and electronic music at Tropical Heatwave with Tiger 54

Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands...

17 bands in 17 days – Day 11: Selwyn Birchwood and the fusion of tradition with innovation

Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands...

17 bands in 17 days – Day 12: Midwest indie favorites Sweeping Promises craft a post-punk dream

Get ready to experience an incredible lineup featuring 17 bands...

Ways to listen

WMNF is listener-supported. That means we don't advertise like a commercial station, and we're not part of a university.

Ways to support

WMNF volunteers have fun providing a variety of needed services to keep your community radio station alive and kickin'.

Follow us on Instagram

Traffic Jam - All Souls Edition
Player position: