Michael Kehoe, Jenalyse Alarcon, Sylwia Ossowska Grzybek, Michael Russo, Ava Thompson, Chris Vitale, Katie Yenna
As one of the most modernized, populated, and action-packed cities in the world, New York City has not failed to make a permanent imprint throughout history as the birthplace and home for endless artforms and inspiration. Frequently identifiable as the “Big Apple” or “The City that Never Sleeps,” New York City can be described as an unprecedented metropolis driven by both the most wonderful qualities of humanity alongside flaws and imperfections- a combination which ultimately results in the city’s existence as an urban center bursting at the seams with genuine character and endless possibilities. As a melting pot of ideas, NYC has encouraged and enlightened countless individuals to pursue their liberal arts dreams and produce something meaningful and tangible out of their colorful imaginations. Art in New York City is not limited to a particular style or category, but rather crosses boundaries and becomes a dominant overarching aspect of everyday city life. New York City can undoubtedly be classified as a cultural center known for promoting creativity and individuality of thought/free-spirit, understandably making the city home to the highest level of many artistic disciplines- from the Metropolitan Opera to the Metropolitan Museum, Broadway to the New York City Ballet. Simultaneously, though, it is crucial to recognize that as well-known as NYC is for its artistic nature, by no means does one need to enter a museum or theater to observe art firsthand. Art is pervasive and interdisciplinary and can be found on any street regardless of the form it takes: photography, sculptures, street art, landscapes themselves, or paintings. Immerse yourself in a virtual exhibit intended to do New York City its due justice as a cultural center tied together under an umbrella of endless possibilities, authenticity, and variety as each of the artforms serve as a testament to the manner in which the city evokes inspiration through hardship and struggle as well as the creative and powerful aura the city produces as a whole.
