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'Self-Portrait with Glasses,' painted by Haring's friend and fellow NYC street artist, Kenny Scharf, circa 1980. Photo courtesy of Keith Haring Foundation.
Michelle Michalos  |  March 9, 2012 4:00 AM | 2 Comments

Twenty-two years after Keith Haring’s untimely death, the Brooklyn Museum is mounting a large-scale exhibition of his work. Why the big show? And what was it about our city that so inspired him?

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John Farley  |  February 27, 2012 4:00 AM | Comments
On Feb. 23, government, business and nonprofit leaders gathered to discuss the city's infrastructure, quality of life and higher education challenges, and possible solutions.VIDEO
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John Farley  |  January 31, 2012 4:00 AM | 37 Comments
For 72 weeks, two NYC graffiti artists curated one of the best art exhibits in recent years that no one will ever see.
The Chelsea Hotel, home to artists and writers and the fodder for many gossip columns. Flickr/ WilliamNYC.
Zoe Pappas  |  January 12, 2012 4:00 AM | 3 Comments
As tenants and the landlord do battle over the Hotel Chelsea, one 17-year resident muses on its mythology.VIDEO
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Bridget Leahy and Sam Lewis  |  October 27, 2011 4:00 AM | Comments
An iPhone finger-painter shares his latest collection of New York City inspired images. VIDEO
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Bridget Leahy  |  October 26, 2011 3:51 PM | 1 Comment
Learn about the life of a professional pumpkin carver and get some tips on how to improve your own carving skills.
Mixed Media Artist Scotto Mycklebust in his Chelsea Studio. Mycklebust is one of High Line Open Studios founders. Photo Courtesy of Kevin O'Hanlon
Bridget Leahy  |  October 11, 2011 4:00 AM | 1 Comment
High Line Open Studios gives the public unique access to artists' private studios in West Chelsea.
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Kenton Worcester  |  September 7, 2011 6:00 AM | 1 Comment
From healing yuks to raw political critiques, the fall of the Twin Towers resonated in a distinctive way with editorial cartoonists and comic book creators in the Tri-State area.
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Mahalet Dejene  |  July 11, 2011 6:00 AM | 1 Comment
Visit one of Warhol's "factories," stop in at a coffee shop he frequented and see a show at La MaMa E.T.C, where the artist premiered his play, "Pork."
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