The thing I remember most about the start of the performance was the deafening sound of silence. That was the first unexpected moment during artist and activist Dread Scott’s performance piece with More Art. The crowd pressed forward in anticipation as Scott turned a corner and prepared to advance. The firefighters, prepared to unleash a
“Saturday was one of those days when I could truly appreciate the power of art to break the barriers among us and to help us be more present humans. This project certainly transformed the way I hear sound!” – Maritza Arrastia, ESOL Teacher/Coordinator, Turning Point On Saturday, August 15th, More Art hosted an Arts Celebration
Saturday, August 15th 2pm–5pm Located next to the Sunset Park Recreational Center 44th St & 7th Ave, Brooklyn MORE ART will be hosting an Arts Celebration in Sunset Park on-site of the sculpture and sound installation ‘Borrowed Light‘ by artist Sari Carel. The event will be full of dance and performance, with a special musical
2014 was a memorable year for us at More Art. The following post is an overview of the past year. We happily welcome 2015 and we wish all of you a very prosperous and joyous year ahead! #HappyNewYear #MoreArtin2015
Our recent project (October 7th, 2014) was a one time performance by Dread Scott called On the Impossibility of Freedom: In a Country Founded on Slavery and Genocide. Dread has been at the forefront of addressing social inequality in his performances and installations. His work has a longstanding history in makes revolutionary art to propel history forward.
Our final speaker session on July 17th was a great introduction to the work of socially engaged practices within the arts. We were informed of the work of artists/activists Jordan Seiler and Caroline Woolard, as well as Paula Z. Segal, who as an attorney works within the public space, often collaborating with artists. Jordan Seiler
