“To see takes time” said American artist Georgia O’Keeffe about the formation of friendships. Accustomed to a slow-paced lifestyle, owing to her upbringing on a farm near Sun Prairie, Wisconsin,...

When the name ‘Pablo Picasso’ comes up in conversation, you probably think of the fragmented figures, angular lines, or blue brushstrokes that compose the majority of his prized works of art. Yet,...

Kazuo Ishiguro once said, “I like novelists who can create other worlds.” He does exactly that in each of his brilliant novels. His 2021 release, Klara and the Sun is one of the many worlds he has...

In the heart of springtime in Manhattan stand thousands of people waiting outside various high-end hotels barricaded by security guards. They have been lingering for  hours in the afternoon sun, which...

Chess is a game with a long and rich history, stretching back more than a thousand years to the ancient kingdoms of India. From its origins as a game of strategy and war, chess has evolved into a pastime...

A slew of musicians file into the auditorium with instruments in hand. The brass saxophones twinkle in the sunshine emanating from the lobby. The Jazz Band has entered. A medley of harmonizing instruments...

New York City is known for a lot of things. From  historical landmarks such as the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty to the impact it has on the world's financial and architectural  realms,...

HoYoverse, commonly known as miHoYo, known for their creation of hit games ‘Genshin Impact’ and ‘Honkai Impact 3rd,’ recently released a sequel to the latter, named ‘Honkai: Star Rail.’ After...

(Minor spoilers ahead) Earlier this year, Respawn Entertainment released a new installment in their Jedi series called 'Jedi: Survivor,' a direct sequel to their hit game 'Jedi: Fallen Order.' Users play...

To most people, duct tape is a tool that holds things together For many others however, it means so much more. Duct tape can mean an entire world of creativity. In the 2000s-2010s, teenagers and small...

When the topic of family is brought to the dinner table, we think of memories that foretell our ability to interact with them. Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings, traveling across the globe, or hearing...

Little did anyone know on August 29th, 1997, the creation of Netflix would eventually restructure the entertainment industry with a boom of streaming services. Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime...

At the end of each school year, you have probably been asked the infamous question, “What are you doing over the summer?” Some New York City students plan to travel, to see family, or to visit new...

On July 25th, 1966, at the age of 40, Frank O’Hara, an innovative leader of the “New York School” of poets, died after being hit by a dune buggy on New York's Fire Island.  Peter Schjledahl,...

The work of artist Alex Katz lined the towering spiral that is the Guggenheim’s rotunda, but the pieces themselves are anything but. Katz’s signature – placid portraiture – recounts his upbringing...

The piano took center-stage, surrounded by various other amps, boxes, and even a turquoise guitar, all lit up for the special occasion of Regina Spektor's latest tour. It’s hard to miss this Grand Steinway...

The phrase, “American culture” encapsulates a world of meaning. Founded on the principle of unity under differences, the United States has constantly tested this philosophy from its birth to the...

Film juggernauts George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola kick off the coming-of-age film American Graffiti with Bill Haley’s '(We’re Gonna) Rock Around the Clock.' The tune is played by the famous (and...

“Traduttori, traditori” goes the old Italian proverb. Ironically meaning “Translator, traitor,” it’s a bold claim with some obvious truth to it. Anyone who’s taken a foreign language class...

You are sitting inside a broad, quiet auditorium, surrounded by people who are dressed in formal attire and are talking in hushed tones. The entire audience is buzzing in anticipation of an experience...