Zionism in the Arts
An exploration of zionism in the arts. Zionists use the arts as a way to reconcile their love for Israel and need for a true homeland with stories, meaningful words, and poems.
The Common Buckthorn and Reduction of New York’s Biodiversity
The common buckthorn plants’ invasive properties have reduced biodiversity in dramatic and irrevocable ways, find out how!
My Landscape in a Nutshell
My sketch consists of my neighborhood and where I grew up in a nutshell- such as the peaceful atmosphere, the small community that I treat like my family, and everyone’s similar culture/values. What makes the landscape appealing are the Persian synagogues, the parks, and more!
Combatting Racial Expectations
An analysis of the effects of societies expectations and racialized stigma within the black community and from other races through Suzan-Lori Parks, TopDog/UnderDog and Carrie Mae Weems, Ain’t Jokin.
San Juan Hill: Cultural Diaspora
Lincoln Center, a cultural center in New York City, was built on the destruction of the neighborhood of San Juan Hill, a thriving multicultural enclave. While Lincoln Center’s cultural importance cannot be understated, its displacement of thousands calls into question whether culture was cultivated or destroyed.
Effect of Industrialization on Bird’s Habitat Preference
In this study, we asked the question: how does the presence of industrialization in an area impact the population densities of different bird species?
The Artistic Connections of San Juan Hill and Displaced Neighborhoods
How can art talk about Displaced Neighborhoods? Did you know Lincoln Center was built on top of a once-hustling neighborhood, with diversity beyond imagination? Or New York City had a prosperous Neighborhood that was displaced due to racial inequality.
Guide to Subway Art
New York experience is incomplete without the MTA. However, the beauty surrounding these stations gets ignored in our busy lives. Our project intends to identify the subway art throughout NYC.
Exposé
The Arts in NYC Seminar emphasized that NYC is our classroom! While we have heard this statement so many times, we decided to document our journey exploring this truth.
Thrifting and Sustainable Fashion
Our focus for the STEAM festival project is on thrifting and sustainable fashion in New York City.
