High Line and the ESB
November 22, 2012
Throughout the ages, humans’ creations have reflected the era they live in. The High Line Park and Empire State Building are two such creations that reflect the very different nature of their time. The Empire State Building is a 20th century marvel of architecture, while High Line Park is a simple walkway with some greenery through the West […]
Caribbean Art
November 21, 2012
In my recent visit to the Queens Museum of Art’s Caribbean exhibit, two pieces of art stuck out to me. The first of those pieces, Abate Antonio Jose de Cavanilles, was made my the columbian artist Salvador Rizo (1768- 1816) in 1801. This oil on canvas displays the abbot examining a botanical specimen while taking down notes- perhaps of […]
