Art and labor are intrinsically connected, and the relationship is well documented throughout art history. Examples of artworks within a … More
Tag: Public Art
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
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
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.
A New Red Order
If you venture upon a previously empty lot in the Long Island City neighborhood of Queens, New York (24-17 Jackson … More
Education is Eternal
I cannot say or truly fathom what happens after we stop living in the corporeal sense. However, just because our … More
Spark of Knowledge: Fireworks and Contemporary Art
Summertime evenings are full of the sights and sounds of fireworks. These displays are a ubiquitous celebratory event throughout culture, … More
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