Andrew Gounardes on the Arts: “A Lot of Candidates Don’t Talk About This Because They Don’t Understand”
An in-depth interview with the state senate candidate about the value of the arts and what government can do to support them.
Arts
In Bay Ridge, An Art Exhibit Inspired by the Amazon
AMAZON: Invisible Landscape, at Stand4 Gallery on 78th Street, consists of works by participants in LABVERDE, a residency in the rainforest.
A Bay Ridge Gallery Asks Big Questions About the Nature of Art
The Dailylife project at Stand4 asks participants to challenge preconceived notions and social conditioning.
How Bay Ridge Got Its “Honey Bear”
An artist met an artist, who met a family business—next thing you know, Third Avenue has a new public artwork.
Talking With Bay Ridge’s Anti-Trump Street Artist
“I understand that people might find my work offensive. I totally get that. I find him to be fundamentally offensive, so I get it.”
The Bay Ridge Canon: Lawrence Block Crime Novels (Interview)
Talking to the lauded crime writer about the Matthew Scudder books set in Bay Ridge.
How to Support Local Artists in Bay Ridge This Holiday Season
Talking to the organizer of the Owl’s Head’s first Holiday Art Fair.
“If You Like Calvin and Hobbes, And Are a Little Crazy, You’re Going to Like This Book!”
Talking to the local author and illustrator of The Secret Elephant, a new children’s book.
The Bay Ridge Canon: The Narrows by Kenneth H. Brown (Interview)
An interview with the author of the best Bay Ridge novel you never read.
How the Storefront Art Walk Has Changed the Arts in Bay Ridge
Now in its seventh year, this outdoor art exhibit continues to grow with the neighborhood it calls home. We talk with its cofounder about its evolution.