Galleries and museums are getting creative about presenting work online during the coronavirus crisis. Here are two shows worth viewing virtually. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “ART”
Graffiti Is Back in Virus-Worn New York
By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2020
The city’s coronavirus lockdown and subsequent rise in unemployment have created the perfect conditions for a new generation of graffiti writers. Source: New York Times
Celebrating Pride in a Time of Protests and Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2020
The 50th anniversary of the first Pride parade in the city was, because of the pandemic, a subdued affair. Source: New York Times
Milton Glaser, Master Designer of ‘I ♥ NY’ Logo, Is Dead at 91
By Gotham Rex on June 27, 2020
He was also a founder of New York magazine, created a memorable Bob Dylan poster and produced designs for everything from supermarkets to restaurants to “Mad Men.” Source: New York Times
Curators Urge Guggenheim to Fix Culture That ‘Enables Racism’
By Gotham Rex on June 22, 2020
A letter to the director, signed by “The Curatorial Department,” outlines steps the museum should take to diversify its staff, board and exhibitions. Source: New York Times
How to Celebrate Juneteenth in N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on June 19, 2020
The virtual events include a poetry performance, meditations, discussions, music and more. Source: New York Times
Building a New Sanctuary on Long Island for Culture Lovers
By Gotham Rex on May 31, 2020
In Sag Harbor, April Gornik and Eric Fischl are converting a former church into a community arts center. Source: New York Times
Exhibit Sets the Life of Rock-and-Roll Impresario Bill Graham to the Music He Brought Us All
By Gotham Rex on February 21, 2020
Exhibit Sets the Life of Rock-and-Roll Impresario Bill Graham to the Music He Brought Us All The Bill Graham exhibition at the New-York Historical Society is visually exciting, nostalgic and accompanied by a terrific soundtrack
Arthouse Hotel Hosting Free Night of Music and Art on Thursday
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2020
Arthouse Hotel Hosting Free Night of Music and Art on Thursday SPONSORED: The Arthouse Hotel is holding a special event with live painting and music that’s open to the public on Thursday, February 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Overflowing Balloons Will Delight Children and Instagrammers
By Gotham Rex on October 5, 2019
Overflowing Balloons Will Delight Children and Instagrammers Hundreds of balloons were installed this week in front of Kidville on Amsterdam and 88th, creating a dramatic spectacle. It took a designer from Balloons Ink a
Join DOROT As They Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Historic 1969 Stonewall Uprising Through Art, Film, and Story Sharing
By Gotham Rex on June 12, 2019
Join DOROT As They Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Historic 1969 Stonewall Uprising Through Art, Film, and Story Sharing SPONSORED: Experience the Stonewall Uprising through the stories of those who lived in New York City at the time.
Enter WSR’s Short Essay Contest to Win Two Free Tickets to Shakespeare in the Park
By Gotham Rex on June 6, 2019
Enter WSR’s Short Essay Contest to Win Two Free Tickets to Shakespeare in the Park If William Shakespeare had set his romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, on the Upper West Side, he would probably have called it, Much Ado…
The Bird Bulletin: Artist Nicolas Holiber on Building ‘Birds on Broadway’
By Gotham Rex on May 16, 2019
The Bird Bulletin: Artist Nicolas Holiber on Building ‘Birds on Broadway’ It’s late on a brisk Wednesday evening in May and an eight-foot-tall Double-Crested Cormorant is making its way across the intersection
Major Interactive T. Rex Exhibition to Launch Museum of Natural History’s Anniversary Celebration
By Gotham Rex on March 6, 2019
Major Interactive T. Rex Exhibition to Launch Museum of Natural History’s Anniversary Celebration The American Museum of Natural History is turning 150 years old on April 6th. To celebrate, it is launching a multi-year series of events and programs
Outdoor Movie Nights: Five Local Spots Showing Free Films in August
By Gotham Rex on August 1, 2018
Outdoor Movie Nights: Five Local Spots Showing Free Films in August Put on the bug spray and bring a picnic! The Upper West Side has lots of outdoor movies showing this month.