Cultural Arts Articles
2018 DUMBO Dance Festival Preview
Arts lovers wanting to check out a variety of dance companies this fall—without breaking the bank—should head over the Brooklyn Bridge to Dumbo, where the DUMBO Dance Festival will be spotlighting work by 70 companies this October in its four-day festival.
Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power at Brooklyn Museum
Proponents of Black Power had no better advocates than the artists among their ranks. Painters, sculptors, and performance artists rose up during this era to make protest art that spoke to the black experience in America and critiqued the white establishment that resisted them. Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power at the Brooklyn Museum features over 150 works of art inspired by this vital sociopolitical movement.
Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power at Brooklyn Museum
Proponents of Black Power had no better advocates than the artists among their ranks. Painters, sculptors, and performance artists rose up during this era to make protest art that spoke to the black experience in America and critiqued the white establishment that resisted them. Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power at the Brooklyn Museum features over 150 works of art inspired by this vital sociopolitical movement.
Upcoming Film Exhibits and Screenings at the Museum of the Moving Image
It’s hard to imagine life without movies, but the medium is only 130 years old. The Museum of the Moving Image is a temple to filmmaking in Astoria, Queens, and deserves a visit if you’re a film buff—or just really like the Muppets (read on for more).
Upcoming Film Exhibits and Screenings at the Museum of the Moving Image
It’s hard to imagine life without movies, but the medium is only 130 years old. The Museum of the Moving Image is a temple to filmmaking in Astoria, Queens, and deserves a visit if you’re a film buff—or just really like the Muppets (read on for more).
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Voice of My City: Jerome Robbins and New York at the NYPL
From Broadway stages to ballet studios, legendary choreographer Jerome Robbins made an indelible mark on New York City’s dance scene during his multifaceted career. As the dance world now celebrates Robbins’ centennial, a new exhibition will honor the man and his work in one of the NYC spots most associated with Robbins: Lincoln Center.
Voice of My City: Jerome Robbins and New York at the NYPL
From Broadway stages to ballet studios, legendary choreographer Jerome Robbins made an indelible mark on New York City’s dance scene during his multifaceted career. As the dance world now celebrates Robbins’ centennial, a new exhibition will honor the man and his work in one of the NYC spots most associated with Robbins: Lincoln Center.
Experience the Historic Brooklyn Waterfront at Brooklyn Historical Society DUMBO
The Brooklyn Historical Society has established a second location in DUMBO to orient visitors to the area’s rich history.
Experience the Historic Brooklyn Waterfront at Brooklyn Historical Society DUMBO
The Brooklyn Historical Society has established a second location in DUMBO to orient visitors to the area’s rich history.
Japan Society: Timeless Tradition in the Heart of Manhattan
Steps away from the United Nations, the Japan Society in Midtown East welcomes anyone interested in things Japanese. From September through June, the Japan Society offers performing arts—music, plays, play readings, and dance.
Japan Society: Timeless Tradition in the Heart of Manhattan
Steps away from the United Nations, the Japan Society in Midtown East welcomes anyone interested in things Japanese. From September through June, the Japan Society offers performing arts—music, plays, play readings, and dance.
NYC's Best Summer Dance Performances and Festivals
New York City is home to some of the best dance performances in the world – and while summer sees some of the city’s biggest companies head out of town, there’s still plenty to discover this July and August. Enjoy dance styles from ballet to Broadway this summer at these upcoming dance performances and events.
NYC's Best Summer Dance Performances and Festivals
New York City is home to some of the best dance performances in the world – and while summer sees some of the city’s biggest companies head out of town, there’s still plenty to discover this July and August. Enjoy dance styles from ballet to Broadway this summer at these upcoming dance performances and events.
Check It Out: Use Your NYC Library Card to Visit 33 NYC Museums for FREE
If you are a card carrying member of the New York Public Library Queens Library, or Brooklyn Library who is 13 years or older, you can now visit 33 NYC museums—FREE, one time, with New York's new Culture Pass program.
Check It Out: Use Your NYC Library Card to Visit 33 NYC Museums for FREE
If you are a card carrying member of the New York Public Library Queens Library, or Brooklyn Library who is 13 years or older, you can now visit 33 NYC museums—FREE, one time, with New York's new Culture Pass program.
On the Border with Tanya Aguiñiga: Craft & Care at the Museum of Arts and Design
Come see Tanya Aguiñiga’s giant fringed umbrella, tapestries of knots made by commuters traveling the border, and other pieces made through community partnerships on both sides of the U.S./Mexico divide.
On the Border with Tanya Aguiñiga: Craft & Care at the Museum of Arts and Design
Come see Tanya Aguiñiga’s giant fringed umbrella, tapestries of knots made by commuters traveling the border, and other pieces made through community partnerships on both sides of the U.S./Mexico divide.
Édouard Manet’s "Woman in Striped Dress" in a Startling Restoration at the Guggenheim
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, a prestigious organization with museums around the world, has sponsored the restoration of a special painting: Woman in Striped Dress (ca. 1877-80) by Édouard Manet. The dramatic results, now on display at the museum, reveal the painting’s heretofore hidden colors.
Édouard Manet’s "Woman in Striped Dress" in a Startling Restoration at the Guggenheim
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, a prestigious organization with museums around the world, has sponsored the restoration of a special painting: Woman in Striped Dress (ca. 1877-80) by Édouard Manet. The dramatic results, now on display at the museum, reveal the painting’s heretofore hidden colors.
What to See at the Morgan Library & Museum
This summer, come see the special exhibitions on view at the Morgan Library & Museum, housed in magnificent facilities that mix new world with old.
What to See at the Morgan Library & Museum
This summer, come see the special exhibitions on view at the Morgan Library & Museum, housed in magnificent facilities that mix new world with old.
Up the Down Staircase: Escher Exhibition & Experience Comes to Brooklyn
This year, Escher’s work will enjoy an extended stay in Brooklyn—specifically, the undersung neighborhood of Industry City. At ESCHER: The Exhibition & Experience, around 200 of Escher’s pieces are on display, in addition to work by other artists, fashion designers, filmmakers, and more who have been inspired by Escher.
Up the Down Staircase: Escher Exhibition & Experience Comes to Brooklyn
This year, Escher’s work will enjoy an extended stay in Brooklyn—specifically, the undersung neighborhood of Industry City. At ESCHER: The Exhibition & Experience, around 200 of Escher’s pieces are on display, in addition to work by other artists, fashion designers, filmmakers, and more who have been inspired by Escher.
9/11 Museum Debuts “Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11” This Summer in NYC
This summer, come see “Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11”, a special exhibition at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. This exhibit will explore the uplifting moments at sporting events following the September 11 attacks.
9/11 Museum Debuts “Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11” This Summer in NYC
This summer, come see “Comeback Season: Sports After 9/11”, a special exhibition at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. This exhibit will explore the uplifting moments at sporting events following the September 11 attacks.