New York
April 1, 2020
Letter from the editor:
Feeling restless yet? Luckily, the Brooklyn-based nonprofit Recess will be hosting its first edition of “Making from Home” with artist Tiffany Jaeyeon Shin, who will be leading an ASMR-style water kimchi tutorial. (Think lots of delightful crunching sounds, and a great, natural way to boost your immune system.)
Elsewhere, and across New York, pressure is mounting for state legislators to suspend rent payments as many struggle financially due to the ongoing pandemic. This past weekend, activist collective the Illuminator projected some of their demands — “CANCEL THE RENT,” “End Bail,” and “Healthcare for All” — onto a Manhattan skyscraper. Small and mid-size galleries have been feeling the pinch particularly hard, and yet many are still facing threats from landlords. Our staff writer Hakim Bishara speaks with gallerists here, and shares news of a petition calling for greater financial relief for struggling small businesses in New York.
Looking for a streaming distraction? Support your favorite local movie theater in the process. Our documentary editor Dan Schindel shares news of the Kino Marquee program here, through which viewers can support local theaters like Film at Lincoln Center and BAM. (If you think the truth has been stranger than fiction lately, try watching the award-winning Brazilian thriller Bacurau, currently on offer.)
Lastly, it’s April Fool’s Day. If, like us, you’re in need of a break from the (at times surreal) news cycle, check out some of our satirical posts here.
P.S. Are you an artist who’s had to reconfigure your studio space due to the ongoing pandemic? If so, we’d love to hear from you. More details on how to submit to our ongoing View from the Easel series here. (We’re especially keen to hear from artists for whom being confined to the home is nothing new.)
As NY Negotiates COVID-19 Rent Freeze, Small Galleries Threatened by Landlords
While a NY Senate bill proposes a 90-day rent suspension, small NYC galleries say their landlords have ignored requests for negotiation during their closures.
Hakim Bishara
Event Pick
An ASMR-style Fermentation Workshop for Your Viewing (and Snacking) Pleasure
This week, artist Tiffany Jaeyeon Shin will be hosting a tutorial on making water kimchi, a refreshing snack which helps boost the immune system.
Dessane Lopez Cassell | Thursday, April 2 at 12pm (EST)
News
A Guerrilla Projection Urges NYC to “Cancel the Rent” and “End Bail”
The activist collective Illuminator projected their demands for COVID-19 relief on a Manhattan skyscraper.
In the South Bronx, an Arts Center Offers Free Meals to Its Community During Pandemic
During the COVID-19 crisis, DreamYard pivoted its community-forward mission to provide free lunches on weekdays.
The Internet Is Restaging Famous Paintings While Museums Are Closed
The Getty, Metropolitan Museum, and Rijksmuseum have challenged their followers to creatively recreate famous works in their collections.
Looking Back at One of Mies van Der Rohe’s Most Famous Buildings
On what would have been his 134th birthday, we revisit the architect’s revolutionary design for New York’s Seagram Building, which uplifted the body as well as the spirit.
Ken Tan
How to Stream Movies at Home and Support Local Theaters During Pandemic
Kino Now partnered with over 150 theaters in the US to launch a virtual marquee.
Dan Schindel
Why Something as Humble as Drawing Still Matters
What anchors Chuck Webster’s work is drawing; he is not afraid to reveal himself through this age-old practice, using whatever means are at his disposal.
John Yau
Gregory Amenoff Turns a Corner
In his new work, Amenoff transforms his imagery while retaining his powerhouse color.
Stephen Maine
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