STEAM Festival: Rockaway Beach 116th Street Mural
Rockaway is a neighborhood that takes pride in its beach and boardwalk. One artist that expresses aspirations for this community is Geoff Rawling through his mural located on 116th street.
The Erasure of History in NYC
Exploring the destruction and erasure of cultures in New York City and how this can be remedied and taught through art.
Hamilton and Broadway
Discussing the impact of the popular Hamilton musical on Broadway and its critic’s opinions.
White Beauty Standards Seen Through Art
Have you ever questioned whether the “fairest” actually meant the most beautiful or the most white? My project reveals racist beauty ideals seen through the details in these art forms.
Memorialization
“All lives end, but some are deemed more important than others.”
Evolution of New York Fashion Week
My project focuses on the changes of New York Fashion Week, and how designer Vera Wang has kept up with the fashion industry all these years.
Taste of Harlem
Taste of Harlem is a Juneteenth Food Festival in Marcus Garvey Park. We’ve created a hands on experience that highlights traditional and modern ingredients, along with foods that show how culture is passed down through generations.
Transformation of the Flower Thrower
A recreation of Banksy’s “Flower Thrower” using the unique comic-book-like style of pop art artist Roy Lichtenstein.
Candida
Beauty and the… Yeast. Come learn about how yeast infections affect both men and women. Learn about a new pathogen taking over our healthcare facilities.
Florine Stettheimer
Florine Stettheimer was an American artist during the 20th century who created many paintings of famous New York City scenes, in a uniquely theatrical and colorful style.
