At the crack of dawn on Halloween, balloons spelling “Banksy!” could be witnessed on the gray wall of an abandoned factory, rising above the relics left by other graffiti artists. The balloons represented the legacy of his work and influence … Continue reading
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From a young age, we are programmed to “obey” society, to follow the current norm. But more often than not, we forget to question what it is that we are actually “obey”-ing? In response to this universal ignorance, in 1989, … Continue reading
“What is Beauty?” For me, visiting the Museum of Modern Art is always daunting. With an extremely limited knowledge of art, I am too insecure to ask questions or to have opinions of the museum’s content. I consider self-made … Continue reading
Judy, age 14 is in her room messaging on Facebook. Her younger brother Jake is planted in front of the television watching Super Why. Their mother Kelly is texting her clients with her iPhone and their father Jim is watching … Continue reading
The harmonious clatter of pans and the joyous laughter hit your eardrums as you open the door into Chipotle. As you look around, you see framed pictures and industrious artworks hanging on the walls. Before you know it, you’re up … Continue reading
Graffiti is commonly associated with unruly vandalism. Gigantic bubble words and all kinds of images are sprayed onto any imaginable surface. People are divided in their opinions; some embrace graffiti as a free expression of art while others vow to … Continue reading
A small, yet diverse gathering of people walk into a worn down church building on Atlantic Avenue in 1971, near where the rippling architecture of the Barclays Center now stands. The early morning sky is already lit up on this … Continue reading
The competitors face each other across the large, square table, the harsh fluorescent light glinting off of their glasses. Their eyes are dark and serious, their eyebrows narrowed in determination. Their fingers are poised, ready to fire at a moment’s … Continue reading
It comes once a year and all your friends are going. Once tickets go on sale, you rush to buy them. Yes, the tickets might break your piggy bank, but you know the experience will be worth it; after all, … Continue reading
Chagall and The Crucifixion The Marc Chagall exhibit, Love, War, and Exile, currently on display at The Jewish Museum of New York, focuses on works from a relatively obscure time in Chagall’s illustrious career. Born in Russia on July 6th … Continue reading