Monthly Archives: December 2015

Agitprop!: Inspiring Action Through Art

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Alex Holt

“Agit” for agitation, and “prop” for propaganda. Art to inspire action and spread widely. Agitprop as an art genre first coalesced in the early twentieth century, all over the world essentially at once. Rather than being made to endure, it … Continue reading →

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The Home Show

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Alex Holt

The micro-ness of New York apartments is legendary. We all know that the sprawling apartments we saw on Friends were pure fiction. Artist Asad Raza may be luckier than most, with his 450 square feet, but it’s still a cramped … Continue reading →

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SPARC: Bringing Art to the Elderly Around NY

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Alex Holt

Seniors Partnering with Artists Citywide (SPARC), now in its third year, is a collaboration between New York City’s Department of Cultural Affairs, Department for the Aging, and five borough art councils from across the city. It’s one and only goal … Continue reading →

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Kids At Lincoln Center Launches A New Year Of Performances

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Alex Holt

Kids at Lincoln Center, an annual event that links young people to live performances, builds bridges between ancient art forms and contemporary practice. Volunteers from the financial world are an important resource to the ongoing success of programs like this … Continue reading →

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Artists Turn Ugly Metal Gates into Street Art

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Alex Holt

Anyone who’s been in the city, even for an hour, knows that it’s full of those ugly gates: wire, iron, or sheet metal. And they’re not fun to look at. Happily, now that New York City has sanctioned the spray-painting … Continue reading →

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