On May 21st we had our public opening for Andres Serrano: Residents of New York at La Guardia Place in the West Village. The weather was perfect and the plaza was filled with great conversation, and of course the stunning images from our collaboration with Andres Serrano. There was a performative element to this event, images were affixed to sign posts and were held throughout the night.
Gentrification is a dirty word that is central to the discourse of New York City’s rapidly changing environment. It’s a major concern for longstanding neighborhoods of working class people. There are different perspectives as to whether gentrification hurts or helps the neighborhood’s vitality, but what should be evident to all are the drastic changes in many a neighborhood’s zoning. Old historic buildings are coming down at a swift pace, and new luxurious glass condominiums are popping up in their wake.
Council Votes to Increase Access to City Services for Veterans Legislation formalizes and enhances the City’s veteran coordinator program The Council votes to crack down on operators of gaming cafes and arcades – known as “internet sweepstakes cafes” – that offer cash prizes. Today, the City Council and I voted to improve the delivery of
The Energy Blanket by Marina Abramovic produced by More Art is featured on the New York Times. Don’t miss it, The Energy Blanket will be available through More Art Website and at the Museum of Modern Art beginning March 2010.
The Chelsea Project showcases a series of unique public installations in Chelsea that are designed to enliven the area and involve its residents. The works are inspired by the neighborhood’s past and present, as well as its future prospects. In particular, they examine the complex, heterogeneous architectural history and the diverse social and economic conditions
