New York
April 15, 2020
Letter from the editor:
In the late 1960s, faced with devastation and a political climate plagued by corruption, the pioneering musician Pauline Oliveros turned inward. (Any of this sound familiar?) She cultivated a practice of “deep listening” because she believed intentional introspection could spur more thoughtful action. If you too are in need of some mindful re-centering, join a “world-wide musical exchange” via Zoom this Saturday, April 18, led by a group of award-winning musicians carrying on Oliveros’s legacy. (No musical experience necessary; more details here.)
All over New York, artists have been stepping up to support our healthcare workers who are on the frontlines of the ongoing pandemic. Our staff writer Hakim Bishara shares heartwarming news of a campaign started by a nurse and an artist, through which over 70 artists have submitted uplifting posters expressing their support and gratitude for medical workers. Likewise, our news editor Jasmine Weber reports on Pictures for Elmhurst, a new photography fundraiser benefiting one of the city’s hardest-hit hospitals, continuing through April 20.
Looking for a brief respite? Learn more about the incisive work of artist Constantina Zavitsanos, who I had the pleasure of speaking with for our second edition of Meet the NYC Art Community. Also, Hakim looks back at some of the most visited exhibitions at the Met Museum, the largest museum in the US, which celebrated its 150th anniversary earlier this week despite being closed.
On the note of celebrations, we’ve been delighted to see such an outpouring of support for our recently launched membership program. If you’re one of the 1,200 contributors who’s signed up, thank you! And if you haven’t had a chance yet, we hope you’ll consider supporting our unique style of independent arts journalism. Help us reach our initial goal of 3,000 supporters by becoming a member today.
Stay safe, and stay engaged.
After 150 Years, Looking Back at the Metropolitan Museum’s 10 Most Visited Exhibitions
The COVID-19 pandemic has stalled the anniversary celebrations of the largest museum in the United States.
Hakim Bishara
Event Pick
Tune Into a World-Wide Sonic Meditation, Inspired by Pauline Oliveros
Requiring no musical experience at all, the meditation invites participants to take part in a “world-wide musical exchange” through a series of synchronized breathing and tonal exercises.
Dessane Lopez Cassell | April 18 and April 25, 5pm EST
News
Guggenheim Furloughs 92 Employees, Announcing $10M Shortfall
“We’re not surprised, but also not giving up,” says the Guggenheim Union.
96 Photographers Contribute Prints to Benefit One of NYC’s Hardest Hit Hospitals
Pictures for Elmhurst will direct all proceeds to Elmhurst Hospital in Queens.
UOVO Art Handlers File Labor Board Complaint Saying They Were Laid Off for Union Support
“Six of the seven permanently laid off workers played key roles in last year’s effort to win union recognition and improve working conditions,” Local 814 tells Hyperallergic.
Artists Decorate Hospital ICUs With Encouraging Posters
Elizabeth Jaeger, an artist, and Cady Chaplin, a nurse at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, started a campaign for artists to submit illustrations, paintings, and digital edits thanking healthcare workers.
Hakim Bishara
The Allusive, Improvisational Artworks of Thaddeus Mosley
The formal aspects of Mosley’s work have been thoroughly considered over the years, perhaps at the expense of exploring symbolism in his individual works.
Julia Friedman
Meet the NYC Art Community: Constantina Zavitsanos Wants Us to “Care for One Another and IDGAF How Silly That Sounds”
An interview series spotlighting New York’s creative community. Hear directly from artists, curators, and art workers about their current projects and personal quirks.
Dessane Lopez Cassell
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