Edges of Ailey, opening at the Whitney Museum of American Art on September 25, is the first large-scale museum exhibition to celebrate the life, dances, influences, and enduring legacy of visionary artist and choreographer Alvin Ailey (b. 1931, Rogers, Texas; d. 1989, New York, New York). This dynamic showcase—described as an “extravaganza” by curator Adrienne Edwards—brings together visual […]
“Islands of Humanity Art, Resilience, and Collective Memory” an inspiring artist talk with Charlotta Janssen. Charlotta will explore how team sports symbolize shared human experiences and reflect on how her life across Maine, Iran, Germany, and New York has shaped her art. You’ll also discover her unique techniques, including oxidation, collage, and her distinctive color […]
Established in 1993, the African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) is a Harlem based minority-led not-for profit international film festival that presents, interprets and educates about films that explore the human experience of people of color all over the world in order to inspire imaginations, disrupt stereotypes and help transform attitudes that perpetuate injustice. In […]
Celebrate the season with Harlem School of the Arts at our 2024 Annual Holiday Show! This joyful event brings together students from all HSA departments-Music, Dance, Theatre, and Visual Arts—for an inspiring showcase that captures the magic of the holidays and the talent of our young artists. Audiences will be treated to a heartwarming mix […]
En Foco, in partnership with Pregones and the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, is proud to present In The Spirit Y En El Espíritu: Works by Mariana Yampolsky. This exhibition features a curated selection of portraits by renowned Mexican photographer Mariana Yampolsky (1925–2002), curated by Xavier Robles Armas. The exhibition is an initiative of the Nueva Luz Study Center (NLSC) and […]
