In the art, design and even fashion world, Takashi Murakami is a widely recognized and celebrated name. Known for his signature multicolor flower motifs, the Japanese artist’s works have pervaded global exhibitions, special collaborations and even cozy pillows in living or bedrooms. Continue reading
Tag: Brooklyn Museum
5/9/24 O&A NYC MUSIC MEETS ART: Meet the Giants: Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
With monumental works by renowned contemporary artists, Giants: Art from The Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys encourages “giant conversations” inspired by the works on view—critiquing society and celebrating Blackness. Continue reading
7/1/22 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ ART: Virgil Abloh: “Figures of Speech” Opens July 1
Virgil Abloh’s careful attention to Figures of Speech at Brooklyn Museum.Virgil wanted everyone to feel like they were considered, says curator Antwaun Sargent. Virgil Abloh was a curious tinkerer who streamlined his multifold of interests with care, attention and a subversive worldview. Continue reading
10/14/19 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: October 14- 21, 2019
Fall is finally here! In New York that means cool mornings, sweater weather afternoons, jacket evenings and the arts. We have street art in Da Bronx, 90’s R&B in Harlem and Dance honors its own in the Village. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading
5/3/19 O&A NYC WHATS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Friday May 3 Through Monday May 6
The weekend is finally here and New York is gearing up rain or shine. We have music and fashion in Harlem, dance from Lincoln Center to Williamsburg; while the Avengers take it to the limit one more time. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About.
4/7/19 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: April 7 through April 14, 2019
Its beginning to feel a lot like springtime, and New Yorkers are out and about! And this week we have a new film about the Queen of Soul and a Fosse muse on Broadway. America’s mother of modern dance turns 93 in Chelsea and Arthur Mitchell’s dream turns 50. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading
3/21/19 O&A NYC WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: March 24- March 31, 2019
It’s the first weekend of spring and time its time to get out and about! We have Warhol in Meatpacking and Jean- Michel Basquiat in the East Village. Dance from Williamsburg in Brooklyn to Westchester Ave. in Da Bronx. And The Grateful Dead share with kids while the Temptations are honored on Broadway. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps, guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading
11/4/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez ART: Brooklyn Museum Presents Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies In Ancient Egypt
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr
In the ancient burial ground at Saqqara, Egypt one animal cemetery alone has yielded over four million individual ibis mummies. And the nearby dog cemetery contained over seven million mummies, with countless others found throughout Egypt. Continue reading
7/10/17 O&A NYC OUT AND ABOUT: PICKS OF THE WEEK- What’s Happening This Week July 10- July 17, 2017
Summer is here and the city is abounding with activity “24- 7- 365”. We have art celebrating popular culture in Brooklyn. Dance honoring dancers downtown. Blockbuster and Indie film share the silver screen, music blends with movement to reflect on Asian culture at Carnegie Hall, and the swashbuckling continues in Harlem. Here are a few of the many events happening in the city that never sleeps guaranteed to keep you Out and About. Continue reading
5/30/17 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez ART MEETS FASHION: Brooklyn Museum Presents – Fashion Night Modern Black Dandies
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.