Conversations & Resources
We envision a world where art and artists take up an expanded role in society as catalysts for social change. Here, we offer critical insight into how we are creating that world.
Explore our collection of essays, conversations, goings-on, and practical resources for artists.
Readings
A Tribute to Gramsci by Thomas Hirschhorn
Thomas Hirschhorn’s Monument to Antonio Gramsci closed on Sunday, September 15, 2013, ending a ten-week stay in the Forest Houses Housing Project in the Bronx.
Art Education
Public Art Workshop
Workshops at Chelsea LAB School on the history of New York City, with Ofri Cnaani.
Project Extra
Exploring Spaces: Ofri Cnaani rediscovers the history of New York’s Meatpacking District
As a dimension of Cnaani's project Moon Guardians, the artist and students have been re-envisioning the history of the Meatpacking district.
Readings
The Parameters of Public Art
Randy Kennedy's recent article in the New York Times "Outside the Citadel, Social Practice Art Is Intended to Nurture" (March 2013) raised some interesting questions regarding Public Art and Social Practice Art
Readings
Nick Cave – Heard NY at Grand Central
Reflections on Nick Cave's "Heard"
Art Education
Instrument making workshop
This past Saturday 10 students from the New York City LAB School took part in an instrument-making workshop led by musicians Bashiri Johnson and Eleanor Dubinski
