Still Learning

When Clyfford Still was making art in the middle of the twentieth century, the United States was at the crossroads … More

Artful Union

Art and labor are intrinsically connected, and the relationship is well documented throughout art history. Examples of artworks within a … More

A Monumental Moment for the Masses

When I was teaching art history, I would begin the course with a big and broad question: “Who writes history?” … More

The Art of the Assignment

In their essay, Blake explains that “Good assignments awaken us to the breadth of possibilities available to us rather than narrow things down to one possibility. They are the scaffolding we build to touch the unexpected and wild within ourselves. They are how we stretch. There is no right or wrong answer. There is only the next thing to do.”

Signs of the Times

The streets of New York City can feel overwhelming due to the massive amount of stimulating sights, sounds and activities … More

Shibboleth

Nine times out of ten, a 548-foot long hairline crack in the floor of a historic building would be a … More

Community Table: Artful Action in an Era of Food Insecurity

Since its nationwide inception during the 1970s as the “food stamp program,” the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been … More

Odes to Empathy

Empathy is not some trendy made up twenty-first century vocabulary word. It goes way back and is rooted in many … More

No Kings

Aesthetics and protests are inextricably linked. The choreography of people moving in tandem, singing, chanting and peacefully empowering one another to fight injustice, is in and of itself a form of performance. Protests are also replete with artfully rendered graphics, images and accessories; such as signs, costumes and sculptural effigies and puppetry.

A Grand Display of Humanity

Grand Central Terminal is one of New York City’s greatest architectural marvels. It features a Beaux-Arts design with elements from … More