historians will call them bosom buddies despite the violets littering the house they lived in
In short, this is lesbian fanart of Manet’s painting Olympia. Because screw the male gaze! If you want the long explanation, click for the full post.
Transformative Prelude
A reimagining of Chamecki and Lerner’s performance, Aging Prelude, through a transgender lens.
Bat Distribution Comparison in Rural and Urban Areas
Have you ever wondered about the bat population in New York City? So did we! We researched and compared what species of bats are present in urban and rural locations.
United through Break Dancing
Break dancing is an art form that has brought many countries together and express themselves in front of other various countries and learn each other’s traditions, values, religion, and beliefs.
The Effect of Household Income on Street Tree Diversity: A Close Look at Four Brooklyn Neighborhoods
we would like to find out whether tree diversity is similar across a subset of four neighborhoods in Brooklyn which differ significantly with regard to the median household income of the residents therein. This is important because trees provide crucial ecosystem services such as filtering air particles and keeping streets cool (Willis and Petrokofsky, 2017). We are interested in exploring the relationship between median household income and tree diversity because tree diversity is important to neighborhood health and quality of life.
Spaces of Cultural Affinity
We combined the best elements of our mini magazine projects that reflected our journey throughout Seminar 1 into a collective poster exploring our cultural spaces of affinity, the Uptown Triennial, and key places of artistic fervor.
Zine Identity Web Pages
What are all the different hats that we wear and all the identities we identify with? How do we see them reflected in the environments and communities we associate with?
River Pollution impacts on NYC Aquatic Species
Review our analysis on the increase in NYC river pollution as a result of decreasing oxygen levels over time. Through our research we have looked at how this increase in pollution has impact NYC Aquatic species and how that in turn has affected biodiversity overall.
Sounds of NYC
Immerse in the never-ending noise of New York City by experiencing the city’s heartbeat in this audio journey!
Sounds of NYC
Sounds of New York and what people think of the Big Apple.
What is Home?
What is home to you? Find out what others say about this in “What is Home?”
Bees, Blooms, and Boroughs: Analyzing Pollinator Patterns in Urban Community Gardens
Bees are a vital part to our ecosystem, so understanding how their population differs around Brooklyn is crucial for the future!
Afrofuturism and its Impact on Art
My presentation was about Afrofuturism and the impacts it has had on art. In this presentation I analyzed various works from artist Kehinde Wiley through an afrofuturist lens, and addressed the revolutionary way in which Wiley reshapes the past using aspects of the present to speculate towards a hopeful future for black people across the diaspora.
Observing the Relationship Between Fungal and Plant Species Diversity Across Parks in New York City
Urban green spaces play a pivotal role in the fostering biodiversity of all kinds of organisms, such as plants and fungi. Our research aims to identify if there is a correlation between high fungal diversity and lower plant diversity in parks within NYC?
Falafel and Festejo Mashup
Experience Peruvian Egyptian fusion cuisine! Try some spicy falafels while dancing to festejo music.
The Park and the People
Discover the untold story of Seneca Village, a thriving 19th-century African American community that was demolished to make way for Central Park. The demolition of this space lead to the erasure of African American communities and history. Thanks to that, we were able to discover stories of perseverance, community, and the fight against injustice.
Attack of the Flying Rats: The Pigeons are Coming
Our findings suggest that a reduction in human interaction with other organisms, even those that have evolved to live alongside humans, may allow those organisms to better thrive.
The Stories of US!!
For our STEAM presentation, we decided to display our identity webs. Our identity can tell our story, it informs who we are. Parts of our identity are inherent within us, no matter how much we’d try to distance ourselves, and other aspects we choose to take on.
The Relationship Between Seasonal Temperature Change and Bird Biodiversity in NYC
Want to learn more about the biodiversity of birds in NYC? Check out our poster on how temperatures can influence the biodiversity of birds in NYC.
Impact of Seasonal Variation on the Duck Distribution in New York City
When you see a flock of ducks, have you asked yourself why are they leaving? Dive into our research on duck distribution in New York City where we’ll dabble on their migration patterns and similarities, finding how seasonal variation influences our avian neighbors!
NYC Food Carts
In the bustling New York City, where the vibrant tapestry of cultures converges, the food scene is a reflection of this dynamic diversity. Our project aimed at creating an exhaustive and curated guide to the city’s iconic food carts. Our mission is to explore the rich tapestry of flavors and give recommendations to some of our favorite spots.
Zen Rani
With an unlikely and odd pairing of Raga music and an ordinary Colombian peanut, we created a unique event that combines the serenity of Raga and the delicious peanut snack.
Fresco – Merengue Night
Come dance the night away at The Macaulay Queen’s Lounge Fresco-Merengue Night! We will be creating Freco style artwork through the magic of Merengue dance. Featuring a reunion performance from the famous Las Chicas del Can.
The Essence of Soca
A dive into the world of the indigenous music of Trinidad and Tobago. Heard everywhere within the country and beyond its waters, soca has truly lived up to its name as the “soul” of the islands.
The Effect of Emerald Ash Borers on Ash Trees in New York
Discover the impacts of the invasive Emerald Ash Beetle on Ash Trees in New York. These bright green beetles are tiny but have a massive impact on the delicate ecosystem of New York.
Nylah Rouse: Barbados’ Undiscovered Musical Charms
Barbados is a vibrant Caribbean country that’s not very known to people around the world. Barbados’ cultural dances, festivals and music are all brought to light in this video.
Jennifer Gujda: Polish Folk Dancing
In my video, experience the heartbeat of Poland through its five national folk dances – Krakowiak, Polonaise, Mazur, Kujawiak, and Oberek. Rooted in centuries of history, these dances mirror the customs and lifestyles of the Polish people, weaving a tapestry of beauty, pride, and tradition. From the elegance of the Polonaise to the spirited dynamism of the Oberek, each dance tells a unique story, reflecting the nation’s rich heritage. Join me on a captivating journey through the vibrant rhythms and intricate movements that encapsulate the soul of Polish culture.
Wartime Perspectives
Every person sees and understands events differently depending on their age, gender, social position, beliefs, and values. Our exhibit shows these perspectives as they pertain to war.
A Comparison of Lady Beetle Abundance & Diversity In Urban vs. Rural Areas
Have you thought about the last time you saw a ladybug? We did, and we realized we haven’t seen any in a while! That’s why we decided to conduct a study looking at the abundance and diversity of Lady Beetles in Urban areas compared to Rural areas of New York State.
Shashmaqam: Rachel Pakan STEAM Festival Project
Shashmaqam, meaning “six modes,” is an ancient Central Asian music tradition originally performed in Islamic communities that was spread to the United States and Israel by Bukharian Jews.
A Walk in NYC
In a vast city like New York City, where would you want to take a walk and observe? For us, it was every part of NYC!
Spider-Verse in the “Art of New York”
My video essay where we hangout and analyze the released Spider-Verse movies discussing how New York is included in the movies, and why animation is art!
Nutritional, Beneficial, and Detrimental Health Applications for Longevity
How does one live a long life? How does antioxidants and diet play a part? Well, the Sardinian people have been doing it for centuries.
Stories Beyond the Stones
In an ever-changing society reflecting different values across time, don’t dismiss that giant sculpture before diving into the stories it had once told and the guarded tales of the silent.
Relationship Between Species Diversity and Acreage of Select NYC Parks
Find out if intuition will challenged or not! Discover how park size influences species diversity (or not) …
Colombian Cumbia
Step into the vibrant world of Colombian Cumbia with traditional drums, indigenous flutes, and the elegant twirls of the traditional dance.
Ghost of NYC Past
Inspired by Banksy and “Style Wars,” Jamaica Ave and the J train get a blast from the past. Based in my hometown, I illustrate how the trains used to look when graffiti was on the uprising.
Hispanic Music and Culture in the U.S.
The video goes over one of the biggest singers of our time, Selena Quintanilla.
Cultural Diversity in NYC Art
This project is an analysis of the immense cultural diversity available in NYC and how it bridges together.
Perception of Art
Ever wonder how other people see art? What factors impact your perception of art? Here we discuss how different factors or forms of art can influence your perception in different ways.
Rishall Studio
Our project features a poster that advertises a hypothetical event that we came up with. The event is a mashup of two cultures, Jamaica and Uzbekistan.
