Art
Pratt MFA Graduates Contemplate the Mess We’re In
Part 2 of Pratt's MFA thesis exhibition is all about depicting the toxic capitalist, racist, misogynistic, transphobic status quo in the US.
Brooklyn
News
Ready, Set, Bet on Mini Artist-Made Racecars in Brooklyn
Arts nonprofit Smack Mellon’s Gravity Racers benefit party continues a 20-year local New York tradition.
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Announcement
Smack Mellon Gravity Racers Benefit Party & Art Auction
On May 6, come watch the races, party, and leave with a work of art — all in support of the Brooklyn arts organization!
Art
Burning Down the Language of Enforcement
It is surprisingly rare to come across an activist artwork as succinct and conceptually together as Jordan Corine Cruz’s “Face Each Other, Burn Together.”
Art
Pratt's MFA Students Plumb the Meaning of Belonging
A tiny room with painted tile flooring, intricate self-portraits, and textiles made of plastic waste were among the most beguiling works in the first half of the MFA thesis exhibition.
Announcement
BRIClab 2023/24 Residency Applications Open for NYC Artists
The visual artists, performers, and media makers selected as residents receive $2,500 stipends, mentorship, documentation of their work, and more.
Announcement
Brooklyn Museum Presents A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
The exhibition features newly commissioned works by 12 acclaimed Black contemporary artists such as Carrie Mae Weems, Theaster Gates, and more.
Announcement
When I Am Empty Please Dispose of Me Properly
Ayanna Dozier, Ilana Harris-Babou, Meena Hasan, Lucia Hierro, Catherine Opie, Chuck Ramirez, and Pacifico Silano explore the myths of the American Dream at Brooklyn’s BRIC House.
Announcement
Pratt’s 2023 Fine Arts MFA Thesis Exhibition Is On View in Brooklyn
The two-part exhibition features the work of 41 graduating artists across disciplines, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, and integrated practices.
Art
Kahori Kamiya Transmutes Grief Into Play
Through artworks that encourage viewers to explore varied vantages, Kamiya conveys her accrued wisdom and experiences without the weight of their pain.
Art
The “Society Photographer” of NYC’s Downtown Underground
Jimmy DeSana’s work remains transgressive, even by today’s standards.
Film
Six Autobiographical Films That “Say It Like It Is”
The Brooklyn Academy of Music will screen Camille Billops and James Hatch’s unique films centering Black American life, sexuality, and social issues.