Category: New York City
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History of Macy’s Fireworks
The first-ever Macy’s fireworks show lit up New York skies in 1958, but not on July Fourth. The “pyrotechnic extravaganza” took place over the Hudson River on July 1 as a celebration of the department store’s 100th anniversary. About a million people showed up to watch. That early antecedent was…
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Environmental Monitoring is ready to launch this spring
Northern Manhattan has formed a huge partnership to monitor the environment in its local parks. This collaborative effort focuses on monitoring land, air, and water quality. To engage the community, they are creating opportunities such as nature and trail walks, as well as novice paddling excursions on the Harlem River,…
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Peter C. Bunnel changed photography forever
Photography as an art form began in 1839 with French artist Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre (1787–1851). He called his invention the daguerreotype, a one-of-a-kind image on a highly polished, silver-plated sheet of copper. Samuel Morse, American inventor and painter, brought the invention to NYC and the first studio opened in 1840. Key…
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Furniture Design with Marie Burgos
As we observe the accomplishments of women this month, we focus on luxury interior design with Marie Burgos. Marie Burgos is a French-born interior designer and Feng Shui expert based in New York. Known for creating harmonious, luxurious, and functional residential and commercial spaces. She founded Marie Burgos in 2007, blending…
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Building Capacity
The definition of citizen science is below. Citizen science is the partnership between professional researchers and the public, where volunteers (citizen scientists) collect, analyze, and share data to advance scientific knowledge. Anyone can get involved to help monitor the environment, identify species, or classify images, often contributing to large-scale, long-term studies. …
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Betty Boop is now public domain
The Real Betty Boop Baby Esther Jones Esther Lee Jones (a.k.a. Baby Esther) was born in Chicago in, or around, 1919. Because she was billed as a “kiddie” act, staying childlike for as long as possible was central to her marketability. This meant that her exact age was kept purposely…
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It’s that time of year again with Harlem Sculpture Gardens 2026
New York, NY… The 3rd rendition of Harlem Sculpture Gardens (https://harlemsculpturegardens.com) presented by West Harlem Art Fund and NY Artist Equity Association will feature more women artists and academic teams, this year. Joining the lineup is Natalie Colette Wood, a seasoned artist who uses recycled materials that are turned into botanical forms. Harlem-based artist…
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New Partnership
West Harlem Art Fund has formed a new partnership with NYCXDesign. During Design Week in mid-May, Harlem Sculpture Gardens will be a featured tour for NYC residents and the design community. Harlem Sculpture Gardens 2026 will be presented across six venues this year. The roster of artists are quite diverse.…
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West Harlem Art Fund teams up again with The Drawing Foundation for Master Drawings Week 2026 to create a stunning new panel — literally
New York, NY… At the National Arts Club, The West Harlem Art Fund will present a panel for the third consecutive year with Master Drawings NY. A site most suitable for its ornate stones, stained glass, and wood carvings. In addition to the jewelry focus, the event will feature a…
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Asia Week New York Proudly Unveils Its 2026 Dealer Roster
We are thrilled to announce the exceptional roster for Asia Week New York 2026, returning for its 17th year from March 19–27! This highly anticipated annual celebration continues to be the preeminent gathering for Asian art worldwide. It will showcase 25 esteemed galleries, including three online exhibitions, 27 museums, and six…
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Animation First returning
View ProgramBuy Festival Pass Schedule Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – Sunday, February 8, 2026 This February, join us for the ninth edition of Animation First, the biggest animation festival in the United States! This year’s festival will run from Tuesday, February 3 through Sunday, February 8, and will present six feature-length films and eight short…
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Stargazing
Star-gazing has been around for thirty thousand years before Christ. Babylonians and Mesopotamians (modern-day Iraq and Syria) studied the stars along with early Chinese, Central American, and European cultures. Astronomy was used by early cultures for timekeeping, navigation, spiritual practices, and agricultural planning. Now, moving forward to present times, Black Americans have historically…
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Orozco’s impact on printmaking
Together with Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros, Orozco was one of Mexico’s three most influential muralists. The most dedicated printmaker of the three “giants,” Orozco completed some thirty lithographs and twenty intaglios during his career, printing etchings in his own studio This print comes from a series of lithographs…
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MASTER DRAWINGS NEW YORK 2026 EXHIBITORS
Master Drawings New York (MDNY), the premier art fair for exhibiting and celebrating exceptional works on paper in the United States, is pleased to announce the exhibitor list for the 20th anniversary edition of the fair, which will be held across thirty-five galleries on the Upper East Side of Manhattan from January 30 – February…
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Greg Tate Horus in Harlem
West Harlem hosted a mural unveiling and celebration of the visionarywriter, bandleader, and cultural theorist Gregory Stephen ‘Ionman’ Tate, whose work reshaped Black music and thought. The day featured a major new public artwork by acclaimed artist Brett Cook as well as live performances and from Melvin Gibbs for Honk…
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Governors Island Fall Art Show – The Painterly Eye
This fall, immerse yourself in an unforgettable exhibition that celebrates the power of painting. Autumn’s vivid colors come alive through the extraordinary talents of artists Shenna Vaughn, Linda Griggs, and Allen Hansen, who transform our space on Governors Island into a vibrant haven of creativity. Experience Shenna Vaughn’s captivating abstracts,…
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METAMORPHOSIS: Chinese Imagination And Transformation to Open at China Institute Gallery
A new contemporary exhibition at China Institute Gallery this fall will explore how artists approach issues of profound change ranging from experiencing powerful spiritual journeys to calling attention to serious environmental issues. Metamorphosis: Chinese Imagination and Transformation will be exhibited from September 10, 2025 through January 11, 2026. Many of…
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Harlem Sculpture Gardens 2025 Highlights
Images of three works in Harlem Sculpture Gardens that caught the imagination of viewers. Skateboarding Cat by Eunkyung Lee in Jackie Robinson Park. The Beacon at Montefiore Park by artist Shervone Neckles and the Beam Center, a youth based organization in Brooklyn. Then we have the Gates at Morningside Park…
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History of Land Art
Land Art is an artistic movement that emerged in the 1960s, using nature as both material and the primary setting for creation. Land artists sculpt, transform, or directly intervene in natural landscapes to create works that are often monumental, ephemeral, or permanent. This movement transcends the limits of galleries and museums,…
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Romance in the Garden
Nika Antuanette will animate on Saturday, August 16th at 2 pm, the sculptural installation Romance in the Park with a 20-minute dance, embodying the spirit of romance woven into the artwork in Morningside Park, Harlem. Inspired by the fleeting, joyful encounters that Romance in the Park celebrates, the performance is an…
