Art and labor are intrinsically connected, and the relationship is well documented throughout art history. Examples of artworks within a … More
Category: Social Practice Art
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
When will it be Enough?
Another school shooting happened this week in the United States of America, which already amounts to a handful of horrific … More
How Art Made Central Park a Happening Place
Like most of New York City’s landscape and cultural climate, Central Park has gone through many changes since its inception. … More
An Exhibition of Art Education and Street Smarts in the Film Drylongso
The film Drylongso by visual artist Cauleen Smith, is a tale of two art educations; one via the traditional route … More
Artfully Learning Audio Series Episode 20: Walk Like an Artist
Walking shares similar common traits with many traditional art making techniques. This is because the conscious, subconscious and physical ways … More
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