New York in the 80s: an Ode to Realism
It’s been almost 30 years since the 80s and lots has changed. Nowadays, the city is a playground for the…
Facebook Thinks We’re All Rats
I run a couple of Facebook “Pages”. Every time I post something to a page, I see a button at…
The Artist’s Dilemma: Who is a sellout?
The prisoner’s dilemma (developed by Flood, Dreshner and Tucker) is an analysis using game theory of a hypothetical situation whereby the…
What is good art critique? A balance! Part 2
This past week I was inspired to write an opinion article about a recent piece I read on Artnet News…
Gentrification in Coney Island as an excuse to undermine street art: Part 1
I recently read an article about the use of street art as a tool for gentrification in Coney Island. As all…
Welling Court Mural Project in Astoria, Queens: Year 6!
This is the 6th year of the Welling Court Mural Project in Astoria, Queens NYC. “The best public art event…
This is What (Bolivian) Democracy Looks Like!
In the first State of the Union address of his second term, George W. Bush pledged to “spread democracy” worldwide.…
Che Guevara’s Worst Nightmare
Yesterday I met Che Guevara’s worst nightmare. Where on earth did this incredible (some would say frightening, some enlightening) incident…