“The Brooklyn Bridge: Variation on an Old Theme” (Joseph Stella) “The Brooklyn Bridge: Variation on an Old Theme” is a painting created by Joseph Stella. Completed in 1939, it was painted by Stella using futuristic style and techniques to emphasize… Continue Reading →
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War on the Streets It was the morning of Monday, July 13th, 1863. Officer Pat O’Leary of the New York Metropolitan Police Department sat at his desk at the Eighth District police station reading the New York Times. The second… Continue Reading →
One of the most iconic songs about New York City, “New York, New York” embodies the spirit and glory of the city unlike any other song. Written by John Kander and Fred Ebb, it was the theme song from Martin… Continue Reading →
Plot Directed by Sidney Lumet, Serpico tells the story of an honest police officer who exposed corruption within the New York City Police Department. After graduating from the New York City Police Academy, Frank Serpico (Al Pacino) becomes a uniformed… Continue Reading →
Life and Career Aaron Douglas was born on May 26th, 1899 in Topeka, Kansas. He worked several different jobs while growing up and began making art while he was a young boy. After graduating from Topeka High School in 1917,… Continue Reading →
Early Life and Career (1898-1928) George Gershwin was born on September 26th, 1898 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the second son of two Russian immigrants: Morris and Rose Gershovitz. Gershwin was a troublesome child who often skipped school, but he… Continue Reading →
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