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

Ms. Muscle

Ms. Muscle’s persona is an amalgamation of symbolic iconography. The aforementioned breast biceps, a long sheath gown, tiara and a pageant sash that reads “Ms. Muscle,” express beauty, brains and brawn through a feminist lens.

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

God Bods

There is far more to unpack and understand from the world of bodybuilding and fitness training in general than the outward appearances of its notable practitioners. If we consider that our muscular bodies are vessels for radical and righteous love, we can harness that power to lift ourselves and others upward and onward.

Win! A Tribute to Mel Bochner

Artists have a unique status in the world where their work continues to embody a vital cultural role long after they’ve passed on.