I just spent way too long getting sucked into Alan Wolfson’s miniature urban sculptures, drinking in the luscious, gritty detail.

His website hosts an incredible collection of pieces, most under 24 inches in length, width and height. Most are amalgams of places and images, yet the viewer experiences a distinct form of recognition in each one. I feel I have passed all of these fictional places in my travels; a true testament to Wolfson’s ability to capture the vibe of a city.

Sometimes it’s hard to believe I’m not starting at photographs.

He tells his stories without human subjects. Can’t you just envision a struggling writer in this hotel room, subsisting on cigarettes and junk food, typing out pages upon pages?

Perfect subway portrayal…

City lovers and city dwellers will not want to miss this collection.