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Art

Lorelei Ramirez Brings the Fine Art of Virtual Comedy to Twitch

With Art is Easy, the artist and comedian invites viewers to tune in for a mix of cathartic comedy and Photoshop draw-alongs, aimed at making the shit show we’re all currently waist-deep in feel just a bit more bearable.

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Our Favorite MFA Work From Yale and RISD

For Hyperallergic’s final installment in a series dedicated to highlighting exciting MFA work, we looked to students from Yale University and the Rhode Island School of Design.

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Outstanding MFA Work from Columbia, Cornell, and SVA

As summer winds down, Hyperallergic is continuing to highlight some of the superb work produced by recent MFA graduates from around the country.

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Portraits and Oral Histories Highlight the Resilience of New Yorkers

At the New York Historical Society, Hope Wanted: New York City Under Quarantine points to both the grave challenges faced by New Yorkers, and their strength.

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Public Art Projects That Bring Poetry and Participatory Installations to Lower Manhattan

Founded as a way of highlighting the resiliency of local artists, LMCC’s annual River to River Festival returns with new and recent works by Asiya Wadud, Mona Chalabi, Jean Shin, and Muna Malik.

Interview

Meet the NYC Art Community: Amid Crisis, Ruba Katrib is Looking to Artists for Guidance

An interview series spotlighting New York’s creative community. Hear directly from artists, curators, and art workers about their current projects and personal quirks.

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In Bushwick, an Annual Performance Series Spotlights Latin American and Caribbean Artists

Running August 5 through 8, region(es): CENTRAL includes an exciting lineup of virtual workshops, artist talks, and outdoor screenings.

Film

Stream Your Heart Out: Emmy Nominations Are In

Here are a few of our favorites, including Watchmen, Pose, and more.

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DUMBO Open Studios Goes Virtual, With Presentations From Smack Mellon, Cuban Art Space, and More

Continuing through July 31, the first virtual edition of the annual event features artist tutorials, artworks for sale at affordable prices, and more.

Interview

Meet the NYC Art Community: Boon Hui Tan’s “Main Obsession” Is Co-curating Asia Society’s First Triennial

An interview series spotlighting New York’s creative community. Hear directly from artists, curators, and art workers about their current projects and personal quirks.

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Autumn Knight Responds to the “Gaslighting of the Current Moment” in New Performance Series

For Knight, whose work slyly critiques the raced, gendered, and classed nature of power, a residency at the Kitchen will provide an opportunity to use the empty building as a collaborator.

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Thought-provoking MFA Work From Pratt and Parsons

As part of a series on virtual MFA presentations across the country, we highlight exciting work from graduates of two NYC art schools.