A whole constellation of interestingness has formed around NYC’s South Street Seaport area:

Khampa horsemen at the horse festival in Lithang, Tibet by Sonam Zoksang

1. Fantastic photography exhibition and benefit for Tibet Fund September 16-24, 2006 (print sales online through October 16th). Photographers Steve McCurry, Teru Kuwayama, Sonam Zoksang (those vivid high-altitude hues!), Jesse Pesta (such beautifully evocative b/w prints!) and Jennifer Macfarlane are exhibiting images from Tibet, Nepal and India reflecting the cultural, religious and national identity of the Tibetan people. At The Photographic Gallery, 252 Front Street between Peck Slip and Dover Street.

Update: Opening Night Party writeup by Abigail Pesta with photos by Simon Koo and Kate Attardo.

2. A fascinating look inside our selves at the Bodies exhibition. Expect to spend at least an hour… amazed.

3. Enjoyable views (and brews, the apricot ale’s quite lovely) from the sofas in the beergarden overlooking the river around Spiegeltent, a unique space to hear live music at Pier 17, South Street Seaport.