Graffiti
Where Art, Expression and Vandalism Cross Paths
Where Art, Expression and Vandalism Cross Paths
“Young MJ” by Rusel Parish
Yesterday’s photo of the day sort of pointed it out, but I’ll reiterate it; the India Street Mural Project is now complete. Yep, that’s right, all the hard work the North Brooklyn Public Arts Commission put in to help beautify a desolate Greenpoint block has paid off, and to celebrate the group is having a [...]
Despite cries of outrage from local residents, Hollywood studios keep filming in Greenpoint. While it may make parking an even bigger pain in the ass than it already is, and disrupt local business, I’m still all for it. If only for one thing; the chance to watch Tracey Morgan in action. That’s right, those signs [...]
Recently the Crest Hardware Art Show opened with a celebration that extended from the store itself to a full day of festivities at nearby Macri Park. Despite it being a bit of a dreary and rainy day, people strolled through the park and enjoyed great music played by various bands: from Twin Shadow and In [...]
The Mudpit will be starting their super reasonably priced, six-week summer sessions this week (June 22) and next week (June 29). Summer classes are only $250 and include materials and seven-day-a-week open studio time. Take classes in moldmaking, tilemaking wheelthrowing, and handbuilding, and if you like, work in their patio garden or in their spacious [...]
The North Brooklyn Public Art Coalition (NbPac) has been working hard on the India Street Mural Project for a few months now and it looks like they’ve made some serious progress (above). In tune with the coalitions goal of beautifying Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Bushwick through public art, the North Brooklyn Public Art Coalition will hold [...]