Inside Thirteen Blogger: Christina Ha, Host of SundayArts

Am I the luckiest gal in town or what? As a correspondent for SundayArts News, I get to see the city’s top exhibits and venues each week. Recently, the production crew and I visited the new Museum of Arts and Design on Columbus Circle. Though our time is often rushed because of our shooting schedule, the “Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary” exhibit really grabbed our attention.

Sonya Clark’s Madam C.J. Walker portrait,
photo by Taylor Dabney

The exhibit is a collection of about 50 international artists who create art from everyday objects. I was drawn to the magnificent tapestry designed with bottle caps by El Anatsui, an artist from Ghana. There was American Sonya Clark’s eye-catching portrait of pioneering businesswoman Madam C.J. Walker, done all with black combs. And the huge pyramid-like display made from more than 9,000 plastic spoons by Jill Townsley of Great Britain. Before long our focus had shifted from packing up our equipment to a discussion of our favorite pieces. Later that night at dinner with friends, I was still marveling about the exhibit.

That’s what I hope SundayArts News delivers every week: excitement, enthusiasm and enlightenment. Thirteen has always been the place for featuring the best of the best in the New York arts world. And now SundayArts News is where you can find out the latest happenings in theater, dance, music and art. As my husband will attest, I love to talk but I especially love talking about what’s going on out there. Who’s performing at the Joyce? What’s playing at BAM? What’s new at the ICP? Is there an off-Broadway show that has buzz?

Don’t forget that with every SundayArts show there are Great Performances to check out and profiles to watch – everyone from David Rockwell to Judith Jamison. It keeps you current. It gives you ideas. It makes you think about how lucky you are to be a New Yorker.

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