The cover of Superlative City, Cynthia Pigott’s new pandemic-inspired collection of watercolor paintings depicting some of NY’s prominent records. ( Photo via Cynthia Pigott) “Superlative City” Is a Radiant Watercolor Survey of Big Apple Life Cynthia M. Pigott’s “Superlative City: The Most, the Biggest, the First, the Oldest and the Best of New York in 52 Pictures”... News 18 Aug 2023 | 12:58
The Rockettes in a dress rehearsal for “Snow,” for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Photo: MSG Entertainment The Rockettes are Back at Radio City After shows were canceled at Radio City Music Hall last year due to the pandemic, the Rockettes are finally able to perform... City Arts 18 Nov 2021 | 10:40
Mahogany L. Browne, Lincoln Center’s first Poet in Residence. Photo Karen Camela Watson. The Glow of a Poet You spot her right away. A spring to her step as she moves quickly between stage and book table and free produce giveaway,... City Arts 27 Aug 2021 | 02:20
Lujira Cooper: “I’ve become more concerned about other people’s rights.” Photo: Karsten Thormaehlen The Faces of LGBTQ Pioneers In the summer of 1969, when the Stonewall riots transpired, Lujira Cooper felt disconnected from the movement. In part, she... City Arts 25 Jan 2021 | 10:03
“Zapatistas” (1932) by Alfredo Ramos Martínez from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Photo: Adel Gorgy ‘Vida Americana’ at the Whitney There’s still time to see the Whitney’s “Vida Americana: Mexican Muralists Remake American Art, 1925–1945,” one of the best... City Arts 05 Jan 2021 | 04:15
Jeff Spurgeon broadcasting from home. Photo: Judy Biener The Storyteller Jeff Spurgeon is no stranger to the world of radio. The Nebraskan native with a soothing baritone voice has been working... News 08 Dec 2020 | 04:30
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo performing “Paquita.” Photo by Marcello Orselli. Dancers Dancing Many of us have learned over the past months that art is a form of self-care. Emotional and intellectual vistas are opened,... Home 04 Dec 2020 | 04:25
Ellen Cornfield (top row, second from left) on Zoom with dancers. Photo courtesy of Ellen Cornfield A Day in the Life of a NY Choreographer I recall interviewing Merce Cunningham when the legendary choreographer was in his very late years. He was mastering the... City Arts 16 Sep 2020 | 10:14
Jean-Honoré Fragonard, “The Progress of Love: The Pursuit,” 1771–72, oil on canvas, 125 1/8 x 84 7/8 inches, The Frick Collection, New York. Photo: Michael Bodycomb Fragrances and Fragonard As the virus persists and puts a damper on travel and adventure, the curators at the Frick have been bringing snapshots of... City Arts 03 Sep 2020 | 11:04
Alice Neel, “Andy Warhol,” 1970, Oil and acrylic on linen, 60 × 40in., Gift of Timothy Collins, Whitney Museum of American Art. ( Photo: Adel Gorgy) A Portrait for Today What will the soundtrack of 2020 be like? What will its poetry say? How will artists capture all that’s happening? Right... City Arts 02 Jul 2020 | 11:12
Faith Ringgold. American People Series #20: Die. 1967. Oil on canvas, two panels, 72 × 144″ (182.9 × 365.8 cm). The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Acquired through the generosity of The Modern Women’s Fund, Ronnie F. Heyman, Eva and Glenn Dubin, Lonti Ebers, Michael S. Ovitz, Daniel and Brett Sundheim, and Gary and Karen Winnick ( Photo: Jonathan Muzikar) ‘Do Your Own Time and Place’ One of the most striking aspects of the rehang at the new Museum of Modern Art is the juxtaposition of two works on the fifth... City Arts 24 Jun 2020 | 11:38
Alma W. Thomas (American, 1895-1978). “Wind, Sunshine and Flowers,” 1968. Acrylic on canvas, 71 3/4 x 51 7/8 in. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. David K. Anderson, 76.120. © artist or artist’s estate. ( Photo: Brooklyn Museum) Living Color Art is a language, written without words, sending urgent messages or soothing reassurances. One artistic voice that has called... City Arts 10 Jun 2020 | 11:44
Johannes Vermeer, "Young Woman with a Water Pitcher" ca. 1662, is waiting at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. ( Image: Public domain ) A Lesson in Solitude, Quiet and Light As I look out the window at a patch of grape hyacinths and yellow daffodils, I'm reminded of Johannes Vermeer, the 17th century... City Arts 07 May 2020 | 02:43
A 200-lb. brass gear that Mark Gordon "returned to its home, so to speak, in that it is mounted on the elevator blockhouse." ( Photo: Mark Gordon) Turning Found Parts into Art The adage that someone’s trash can become another’s treasure is reinforced daily at the home of Mark Gordon. The retired... Newsletter 15 Apr 2020 | 12:14
A painting depicting the deity known as Green Tara; Tibet; 18th/19th century; Ground mineral pigment on cotton. Gift of Shelley and Donald Rubin. ( Photo: Rubin Musuem of Art.) Focusing on Art, Alleviating Stress Art has the ability to speak directly to the spirit. In ways that are myriad and mysterious, the spirit responds. That's... City Arts 09 Apr 2020 | 02:59
