Opinion
Mayor Mamdani Should Reclaim the City’s Jefferson Statue
The fact that the quill of David d’Angers’s statue of the third US president broke during the nation’s 250th anniversary provides more than an irresistible symbolic trope.
Zohran Mamdani
News
NYC Mayor Mamdani Approves Record $323M Funding for Culture
The overall city budget also establishes a "Cultural Stability Fund" for struggling arts organizations.
News
Claire Valdez Claims Resounding Win in NYC Primary
The Mamdani-backed assemblywoman and artist is poised to represent "Commie Corridor" in Congress.
Opinion
Dear Zohran, Don’t Let Art Workers Down
Those of us in the cultural sector need you to enact a bold vision for the role of city government in fostering the arts and helping our communities thrive.
News
Mamdani Pulls a Marina Abramović at a Queens Museum
New York’s mayor-elect staged a 12-hour appearance at the Museum of the Moving Image, meeting with around 140 visitors for brief one-on-one meetings.
News
Meet the Members of Mamdani’s Arts and Culture Transition Committee
Mellon Foundation President Elizabeth Alexander, curator Kimberly Drew, and The Kitchen Executive Director Legacy Russell are among the 28 members of the advisory team.
Interview
Molly Crabapple Is Savoring Zohran’s Win
“We don’t have enough examples of winning, so it’s really important to taste the sweetness when we do,” the artist and activist told Hyperallergic.
Feature
The Best Memes From the New York City Mayoral Election
Hot mayor representation, Shakira law, and unemployed Andrew Cuomo — all you could want, and more.
Opinion
The Creative Essence of Zohran Mamdani's Ascent
The sentiments that drove his inspiring campaign should be familiar to any artistic soul.
Opinion
Why I’m Voting for Zohran as an Art Worker
Mamdani’s campaign is one of the most significant political gatherings of artists and creatives of our time. With sustained organization, it can be a blueprint.
Feature
These Artists Want You to Vote for Mamdani
They're mural painters, sculptors, hat-makers, and gallery workers — and they’d like to keep living in New York City.
News
NYC Artist and Educator Wins Zohran Mamdani Sticker Contest
Nishan Patel’s design depicts a bodega storefront with a furry feline in the window, a tender homage to the beloved neighborhood businesses.