Jul. 3, 2025 By Sienna Conaghan A new public art installation titled “The Liberty Portraits: A Monument to the 2024 Champions,” created by LaToya Ruby Frazier, was unveiled this morning to honor the 2024 WNBA champion New York Liberty. The work is displayed on the Barclays Center plaza. Frazier, an acclaimed contemporary artist experienced…
Feb. 13, 2025 By Lauren Rapp Migratory Pathways, a new mural trail in Red Hook Park, invites visitors to explore the story of migration through colorful depictions of Brooklyn’s native birds and plants. The mural, part of the Audubon Mural Project, features eight native birds and eight native plants along a 963-foot retaining wall…
Dec. 20, 2024 By Lauren Rapp The Brooklyn Museum has awarded a coveted prize to emerging artist Melissa Joseph. As the fifth recipient of the UOVO award, which recognizes the work of local artists, Joseph will launch a solo presentation at the Brooklyn Museum, receive a $25,000 unrestricted cash grant, and a commission for…
Oct. 25, 2024 By Lloyd Mitchell & Meaghan McGoldrick Sleeping with the fishes has become a reality for the popular Bedford-Stuyvesant Aquarium. The tragic ending capped off a summer of excitement for all who found joy in the makeshift goldfish pond near Hancock Street and Tompkins Avenue. Local firefighters and workers with the Department…
Oct. 10, 2024 By Jack Van Hecke Once a week, Jose Cruz stands confidently in the walkways of the Brooklyn Bridge and holds a sign above his head with a message he believes people need to hear. “If you’re reading this right now, I just want to let you know that your life matters,”…
Feb. 28, 2024 By Isabel Song Beer
Nonprofit Arts Gowanus is looking for local queer creators to take part in its annual Pride Month community exhibition.
Jul. 12, 2023 By Melissa Fishman
Parts of Dumbo’s Brooklyn Bridge Park are about to get some much-needed beautification, thanks to a group of artists whose work will be featured on several barricade covers soon to be installed throughout the park.