On The Street

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9/11 at ICP

I went to the “Remembering 9/11” photography exhibit at the International Center of Photography. The exhibit depicts the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks. Unlike most exhibits I have seen, this one was heavily influenced by the artist rather than just the curator. Reading the artist’s message along with the curator’s message helped me understand photographer Francesc Torres’ point of view more clearly. She shared that her apartment was only a few hundred yards away from the towers and described the buildings, remains, and people as “literally vanished”. This harsh, truthful statement displayed how the artist was emotionally connected to the photographs and made the exhibit more personal and moving. I found it interesting that she described the composites of the building “heavy but fragile”. This description not only showed how delicate the composites were but also related to the woe and sorrow that filled the room. This exhibit displayed a heavy, life-changing event that was hard to reface. Although the photographs may overwhelm the viewers with several emotions, it was important to spend time appreciating them and reflecting on the past and how it still affects us. 

Exhibit open until Jan 8, 2011

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

Big Gay Ice Cream Truck has opened its first store in East Village!

my favorite is the salty pimp!! 

Tim Coppens Fashion Show

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art in the park

New School Recollection Exhibit

The Recollection exhibit is different than the other galleries at our school because it is made up of various artists in the New School’s art collection rather than current student work. Each piece was picked due to its relevance in modern society. I personally enjoyed the idea of looking at a dated piece of art that could challenge me to think about today’s issues and conflicts. One concept I found pretty cohesive in the collection was the idea of change. I found the most obvious representation of change was demonstrated by the work of Carrie Mae Weems and Renee Cox. Weems’ Black Boy Said shows a young black boy feeling out of place in a white world. Take a step to the next piece Liberty in South Bronx by Renee Cox and you are looking at a black woman displaying her pride in her heritage and race. These two pieces encouraged me to reflect on how the United States has changed over the years, and how I would like it to continue to evolve and change. Weems, Cox, and the other artists in this exhibit represented new perspectives and forced me to digest their work with an open, exploratory mind. This recollection of art proved that a powerful piece can depict a message that will continue to be relatable throughout future social and political controversies.