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Celebrating art curator William Rubin
William Rubin changed the art curation world decades ago and his family continues his work long after his passing. NBC New York’s Janice Huff reports
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Combining art with digital technology at Museum of the Moving Image
An artist has combined her work with ever-changing technology for decades. Now a new exhibit in Queens allows visitors to not only interact with her art, but take it home with them as well. NBC New York’s Romney Smith reports.
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Paintings made by chimpanzees for sale at Miami Art Week
The paintings range from $1,000 to $5,000 in price.
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From Selena to Taylor Swift: This NYC artist paints celebrity faces on buzzed cut hair
You don’t have to walk into a gallery to see Marieke Bauer’s artwork on display. These days, Bauer (whose pronouns are they/them), has a lot more fun wearing it. For nearly two years, the logistics coordinator and NYU grad has taken up “hair painting” as their newest form of expression that consists of bleach, brushes, and ready-made hair dye...
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NYC artist paints celebrity hair portraits on their head
East Harlem artist Marieke Bauer details their hair painting process. NBC New York’s Kay Angrum reports.
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$4 thrift store purchase solves decades-old art mystery, nets New England woman $191K
The painting was one of four illustrations that American artist N.C. Wyeth contributed to a 1939 edition of Helen Hunt Jackson’s book “Ramona.”
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LOVE sculpture returns to NYC
The iconic LOVE sculpture by artist Robert Indiana is back on display in NYC.
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Paintings by Mexican artist on display at bus shelters
A new series of paintings by a Mexican artist were unveiled at more than 400 bus shelters across the boroughs today. Gilma Avalos reports.
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Paralyzed California man finds his true calling: painting works of art with his mouth
From his bed in an Orange County, California, nursing home, Henry Salas loves to create artwork that must be seen to be believed. “I surprise myself sometimes when I draw,” he said. “I’m like, wow. I’m like, I did that.” The surprise in Salas’ art isn’t the final product, but in how he does it: using only his mouth....
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This Artist Created a Powerful Message Across From the UN
“Some people say New Yorkers are rude, but I haven’t experienced it.” Benny Cruz is grateful for a lot of things and New York City is one of them. It’s where his artwork first took off after years of trying to find success back home in Sweden. Now, the city is his canvas. As an interdisciplinary artist, Cruz works...
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This Artist Created a Powerful Message Across From the UN
Benny Cruz, known for his “Gratitude” series of New York City maps, shares the story behind his latest project.
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Pastry Mural Pits Bakery Against New Hampshire Town in Free Speech Suit
Where is the line between art, and advertising? The unresolved question is testing the direct democracy of a small New England town, where a painting of pastries has led to zoning dispute, a First Amendment lawsuit and a local vote.
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Hotel Bellman From Ghana Recognized For His Art
Jeffrey Okyere-Agyei greets guests and hangs his paintings at The Park Hyatt New York. Erica Byfield reports.