Honoring Native Americans This Thanksgiving
While most people celebrate Thanksgiving with family get-togethers and food, we must remain culturally sensitive to the fact that it’s a day of great sorrow for many Native Americans. In fact, we as a society have lost sight of what Thanksgiving truly stands for. It...
The Underwater Museum (MUSA)
You’d never know just looking at it, but there is a drove of treasure beneath the waters of the Yucatán Peninsula. It’s extraordinary, it’s exquisite, and it’s one of the most magnificent sights a person could ever behold. It’s called the MUSA (Museo Subacuático de...
Paying Tribute to the Highest Grossing Musical in History
The Lion King is a true powerhouse of success; it’s a book, a Disney movie, and an award-winning Broadway musical. While most people are familiar with the story of Simba growing up to reclaim his father’s kingdom, they know it from the Disney movie. Fewer people...
Deserving Recognition: Black Artists in America
“I think it’s going to take about 30 years, maybe 40, before people stop caring whether I’m black and just pay attention to the work,” said painter Norman Lewis in 1979. At the time, he was talking to his daughter while dying of cancer. And he was right. His paintings...
Kehinde Wiley: The Next Big Name in Art
Portrait artist Kehinde Wiley is quickly becoming an international sensation. Wiley’s heroic depictions of people of color have earned him a reputation as being one of the best protest artists of our time. His work is so breathtaking that it’s even been featured on...
Strange Genitals: New York’s Contentious Art Exhibit
“Genitalia is weird, and it should be fun.” That’s the mission statement from the exhibit “Strange Genitals.” “Strange Genitals” is a group effort curated by Art F City (Paddy Johnson) and Michael Anthony Farley this autumn. With contributions from...
Astor Place Cube (AKA the Alamo) Reinstalled
The Astor Place Cube, commonly known as the Alamo, has been a feature of the East Village intersection for almost 50 years, despite originally having been intended to be a temporary installation. The same year it was installed, 1967, locals petitioned for it to remain...
8 Signs That You Have a Creative Mind
If you’re not sure whether you’re creative minded or not, these seven telltale signs will either confirm or deny your suspicions. 1. You Daydream Artists are notorious for their wild imaginations. But can you really blame them? Who wants to spend time in this cruel,...