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.