We want something that grabs our attention, something that can be easily understood and digested as we move swiftly from place to place. Conventional museums showcase works that have been carefully constructed...
Screenwriter Ruth Jhabvala once wrote that “India often proves too strong for (western) nerves…First stage, tremendous enthusiasm. Everything Indian is marvelous. Second stage, everything Indian is...
Dekalb Avenue runs through the heart of Fort Greene, a Brooklyn neighborhood known for its vibrancy, culture, and eclectic charm. Each corner is decorated with a dimly lit restaurant, each brownstone more...
Hidden on a quiet street in downtown Manhattan is George Condo’s ‘Pastels’ exhibit at Hauser & Wirth, a small modern and contemporary art gallery. One’s eyes can’t help but gravitate towards...
The Wizard of Oz has become a special part of American culture and has entertained us for over a century. Most people, however, are not aware of the massive history surrounding The Wizard of Oz, and how...
Highlighting the history and diversity of North America, The American Wing at The Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrated its centennial this past November 2024. In honor of this date, the museum has revamped...
“Ich will nicht!”
“I will not!”
Altruism has never been the strong suit of mankind. As selfish creatures, we often put our needs above all else. But the dictionary definition of the word...
“One million two hundred thousand. One million five hundred thousand. Five million dollars.”
In Sotheby’s New York auction house, the numbers ring out in steady succession. Bidder assistants...
“Gather ye rose-buds while ye may,
Old Time is still a-flying;
And this same flower that smiles today
Tomorrow will be dying.”
- Robert Herrick, ‘To the Virgins, to Make Much...
The Karate Kid. It’s an iconic title that rolls off the tongue, and basically is a household name at this point. Whether you first heard it referenced in your favorite T.V. show, or your parents showed...
As a child, I would sit transfixed by the glow of Disney classics, watching ink and pencil strokes flicker to life. Each line breathed movement, and each frame was a portrait painstakingly crafted by human...
For decades, the fantastical land of Oz has enchanted audiences with its songs, characters, colorful landscapes, and intriguing plot lines. With The Wizard of Oz, the Wicked book and Broadway musical,...
As the auditorium lights dimmed, an expectant silence fell over the crowd. The first notes emerged with clarity and purpose, setting in motion two nights of music that would demonstrate not only technical...
Drip. Drip. Drip.
The slow pitter-patter of rain, a soft echo that reverbs with each consecutive drop.
The foreign sensation against warm skin emanates closure while still being cool to the touch.
It...
You’ve likely seen people donning bold, glittering jewelry during celebrations like Diwali, Eid, or even casual dawaats (South Asian gatherings, usually involving a feast). These pieces, whether they...
When someone talks about video games, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Some might think about genres like horror games. Others may think of specific games like Roblox or Overwatch. Most people’s...
Every morning before school, I pass a Starbucks on the corner of Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. On its side, as I'm walking up to it, I see a graffiti piece that screams out at me, daring me not to look....
For centuries, opera has been the mark of high-end entertainment. Often described as exclusive, expensive, and irrelevant, it callously caters itself to a single demographic. Aggressive vibrato, dramatic...
On 5th Avenue and 91st Street, nestled beside a picturesque Central Park, Andrew Carnegie’s Georgian Revival style mansion lies tranquil behind iron-wrought fences and a blooming garden. In the grand...
The K-pop industry is intense. After the audition for a K-pop label, auditionees get sent halfway across the world at a young age for a training program to be the next big thing. Training hours to become...
