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Modern Art Monday Presents: Hank Willis Thomas, Strike

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In his body of work, Hank Willis Thomas (b. 1976) spotlights the impact of mass criminalization on Black communities in the United States. In Strike (2018), Thomas represents the cyclical violence and resistance inherent in the way Black communities are policed. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Hank Willis Thomas, Strike

Understanding Common Hand and Wrist Injuries: When to See a Specialist

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Our hands and wrists play an indispensable role in nearly every daily activity, from typing on a computer to lifting objects or simply holding a cup of coffee. Given their constant use, it’s not surprising that injuries to these areas are standard.
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XO World Sculpture in Lower Manhattan

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It’s fun to discover cool public art in and around the City on my daily adventures, even when that art has already been in place for years! For example, I just had my first encounter with XO World, a monumental sculpture located on West Street in Lower Manhattan, adjacent to the World Trade Center.  As you can see, it is pretty sweet. Let’s unpack this thing, shall we? Continue reading XO World Sculpture in Lower Manhattan

Eye On Design: Storyteller Cabinet By Barbora Žilinskaitė

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Born in 1996 in Kaunas, Lithuania, Barbora Žilinskaitė is a designer living and working in Brussels, Belgium. Seeking to distance herself from boundaried definitions of creative practices, Žilinskaitė’s output approaches design through a sculptural lens with a focus on material experimentation.
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NYC Pride Activities for June 26th!

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All You Need is Love By Sipros for The Bushwick Collective (Photo By Gail)

I can’t believe that Pride Month is coming to a close already, when it should really be celebrated all year! Wah! You still have time to celebrate Pride with many activities, including the Parade, planned for today, June 26th. Get all the details at This Link!

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This Mural, which went up on June 15th, 2022, was located on First Avenue near 16th Street on the front window of the Stuyvesant Town Leasing Office, but was taken down in early August.

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