Vandalism or art? Graffiti is often categorized as vandalism instead of art; however, the “graffiti mecca” known as 5Pointz has re-define the terms “art” and “graffiti.” Located in Long Island City, Queens, 5Pointz consists of warehouses covered in the colorful … Continue reading
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Have you ever seen sections of the funny papers in museums? I can’t say I have, well cartoonist Art Spiegelman once again has an opportunity to do so. The article I have read tells of how a collection of his … Continue reading
“The Simpsons” is moving to cable television. FXX, a relatively new network offspring of FX, recently bought the cable and streaming rights to the 24 seasons (and ongoing). The purchase price is not publicly disclosed, but analysts estimate that the … Continue reading
As I have stated in my comments lately, people may be buying art for all the wrong reasons, such as prestige and to flash their deep pockets. Coincidently, as I was searching for an article in Today’s New York Times, I … Continue reading
What do men and women in the military have in common with artists? The answer to this question is as stimulating as it is puzzling. So immersed are we in our daily lives that we rarely think back to our … Continue reading
When you walk into a hotel, what catches your eye first? Is it the infrastructure? The personnel? Perhaps, the displays of art? Art is being connected to business once again; this time in the form of attracting guests to stay … Continue reading
Hayao Miyazaki’s animated films have always struck a bitter-sweet, nostalgic chord in many a childish heart. He’s caused a stir several times before with talks of retirement, but at 72 and with failing eyesight, he’s finally hung his hat. But … Continue reading
Art can be a very powerful tool when used to convey a message to viewers. For centuries, artists have used their works to expose ugly truths, to emphasize major issues in society, and to call people to immediate action. For … Continue reading
Magic is an interesting art form, as well as one of the most entertaining. It makes one question his or her preconceptions of reality. Card tricks are often some of the simplest and most common types of magic tricks with … Continue reading
We all assume that art is an experience for everyone. Walking into museums, many of us open our eyes and minds to view the incredible pieces standing before us. But what about people with disabilities? How are they going to … Continue reading