The Reverend Jesse Jackson passed away today. Along with Shirley Chisholm (the first Black woman to be elected to the … More
Category: Public Art
Stop, Collaborate and Listen: Ice as an Artistic Medium and Methodology
The use of ice in art is a symbolic choice that effectively conveys its affordances as a literal and figurative … More
Keith Haring’s Art is Fun for All
During the late 1980s, Keith Haring rose to international fame through his iconic style of art that addresses social concerns … 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
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
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
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