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From Landfill to Arts Space: Socrates Sculpture Park
If Socrates Sculpture Park on Long Island City is a testament to anything, it is New York City's ability to regenerate and regrow.
Rethinking America
The Brooklyn Museum's American art wing undergoes a timely and important revision, and one that forces us to rethink our understanding of American history through its art.
Studio 54: Night Magic
Studio 54 was only open for 33 months, but the cultural impact has lasted decades. At the ongoing exhibition put on by the Brooklyn Museum, visitors will understand why.
A Covid-Friendly Weekend in Brooklyn
Last weekend, we found ourselves with nothing on the calendar, which has become the norm for us during covid. With only bikes and time at our disposal, we hatched a plan.
The Sad-Eyed Lady
It is the feel of the pages in your hand as you turn through the book as much as the image on the page that stirs something more than just passing interest in Zimmermann's "The Sad-Eyed Lady."
Arts Guide: NYC's Lower East Side
Once an infamous hub of artistic freedom and creative expression, home to Basquiat and Allen Ginsberg, the Lower East Side is hardly the ugly stepsister of Manhattan's west side.
Shakespeare: He's Just Like Us
Aside from the whole 'genius' thing, Shakespeare was just a regular dude...kind of
Yaa Gyasi has done it again with 'Transcendent Kingdom'
For those who couldn't put down Gyasi's debut novel, 'Homegoing', 'Transcendent Kingdom' will not disappoint.
Party Like Its 1968: THE FACTORY
Samantha Cunha, producer of 'THE FACTORY,' an independent immersive theater experience, talks about bringing Andy Warhol's story to life.
Not Hallmark's Holiday: Elizabeth Wetmore's "Valentine"
Don't expect candy hearts and love letters inside Elizabeth Wetmore's debut novel. But do expect to be captivated.
Conceptualizing the Consolarium
Musings on Amy Brener's debut solo exhibition, on view now at Jack Barrett Gallery.
Trick Mirror is a Treat
Reading this book felt as if Tolentino had read my mind over the past few years and transmitted my thoughts in a more succinct, intelligible and eloquent way.
Dancing Through the Day
Devon McLeod eats, sleeps and breathes dance. She's so busy, you might wonder when Devon finds time to actually eat, sleep and breathe.
City Sidewalks: Dressed in Holiday Style
A helpful guide for squeezing in some culture between the Secret Santa parties and gift exchanges.
Making Coneheads Cool: Pierre Cardin at Brooklyn Museum
How Pierre Cardin makes the unconventional cool.
View from the (Cutting) Edge
Gallerist Lorenzo Barone on the contemporary art scene and why Italy is the best country in the world.
Finding the Third Dimension on Sixth Street: The Brant Foundation
Three dimensional art for our three dimensional world.
Throw Like a Girl (Pottery, That Is)
A conversation with ceramicist Christiana Whitcomb@abiding_clay
A Fairy Tale for Our Time: Ann Patchett's 'The Dutch House'
I tore through the book end to end, unable to put it down. Even at the last page, the book left me wanting more. And what else can we ask for in a work of fiction?