A free exhibit in Grand Central explores how the iconic MetroCard inspired artists to create fashion, collages, sculptures and paintings.
Randall’s Island bloomed thanks in part to Diane “Pinky” Keehner, who led its revival and recently a novel about restoring two statues there.
Artist Molly Gochman unveiled her latest installation in her “Monuments to Motherhood” series on a sunny Tuesday morning, April 22.
The Brooklyn Museum celebrated its bicentennial with “The Brooklyn Artists Exhibition,” a snapshot of Brooklyn’s recent creative output.
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden banishes the gloom with its annual Lightscape happening — a mile-long nighttime trail that winds through a garden.
DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN — The sculpture “Beacon, 2019” by Michael Alfano has been intriguing people walking by Brooklyn Borough Hall’s east courtyard since it was installed
EDITORS’ NOTE: The Brooklyn Public Library, first established by a state grant in 1892 when Brooklyn was still an independent city, now serves Brooklyn with
A Brooklyn tradition was revived last Saturday with the return of the Coney Island Sand Sculpting Contest after a three-year layoff. The Alliance for Coney Island and Brooklyn Community Services
For 29 years, the sand on Coney Island’s beach “went vertical” once a year when dozens of sand artists and groups of artists took part in the 29th annual Sand
My father, Irving Kaufman (1910 – 1982), was a professional photographer who started in Brooklyn in the mid 1930s working for the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. He captured thousands of images
British sculptor Antony Gormley unveiled “New York Clearing,” his latest work and first public sculpture in New York City in 10 years at Brooklyn Bridge Park on Tuesday. The artwork,
Brooklyn sculptor Hank Willis Thomas is scratching his head over recent claims that his striking new artwork, installed last week at Tillary and Adams streets in Downtown Brooklyn, has anything
CONEY ISLAND — The sand on Coney Island’s beach went vertical on Saturday when dozens of amateurs, professionals and semi-pro sculptors poured their creativity into it for the 29th annual
The sand on Coney Island’s beach went vertical on Saturday when dozens of amateurs, professionals and semi-pro sculptors poured their creativity into it for the 29th annual Sand Sculpting Competition.
Thank you, Mark di Suvero. Because of you, Queens residents have a free outdoor museum on the East River’s shoreline instead of a landfill. The distinguished sculptor led a coalition
BY STEVIE BORRELLO Coney Island is a quintessential New York City summer staple. It is a refuge not only for South Brooklyn locals to escape the heat, but also for
A tradition is sculpted in Brooklyn. It was a busy day at Coney Island as it celebrated the 26th annual Sand Sculpting Contest on Saturday, August 20. The day, hosted by
On your mark, get set, sculpt! Coney Island saw some creative fun in the sun on Saturday, August 15, as sand sculptors from around the country took to the beach
Building sand castles just isn’t for children. Saturday August 16 marked the 24th annual Sand Sculpting Contest, an event that pits semi-professional and professional sculptors of all ages at Coney
Building sand castles just isn’t for children. Saturday August 16 marked the 24th annual Sand Sculpting Contest, an event that pits semi-professional and professional sculptors of all ages at Coney
The Law and Order star and Bensonhurst native, Vincent DOnofrio, was definitely not seen shooting his latest episode last Saturday, July 21.
DOnofrio and his family, instead, made their way to the annual sand sculpting competition in Coney Island; and, not only did they participate …