New York DNA between Art, Architecture and Urban Green
Article and pictures by Architect Elica Sartogo. At the Bloomberg Center's Cornell Tech building, by Pritzker Prize architect Thom Mayne, the New York DNA is part of the conceptual project. The outdoor texture has captured the skyline of Manhattan; the panorama is expressed
Where New York Creativity Meets For A Green Vision
The title of this article is exactly what the huge green puppy, by the artist Jeff Koons, tells us at the Brandt Foundation in Connecticut. It is exactly what Joseph Kosuth expresses at the Whitney Museum in Chelsea, in his
The Ups and Downs of NYC’s Bike Network Expansion
New York City has the most robust public transportation system in the US. The expansive subway system and the sea of yellow cabs are iconic. However, in recent years some New Yorkers have opted out of the traditional means of
Within the Confines of Nature with Vittoria Gerardi
Vittoria Gerardi, a twenty-year-old photographer from Padua, Italy has created a breathlessly neutral Instagram feed depicting a series of modern and contemporary natural landscapes for her viewers. A passion for art, and nature photography in particular, began at an early
Embracing Life through Tiny Details with Dina Brodsky
No detail is too small: they make the difference between good stuff and great stuff Dina Brodsky is a painter currently living in New York City. Born in 1981 in Belarus, she has been living in the United States since she
The Whitney’s New Home Downtown
One sunny winter afternoon I make plans to meet a friend at the Whitney Museum of Art. I navigate my way from the 14th Street station sans directions, guided solely by intuitive know-how from years of city living. I turn
Luna Rose: From the Cosmos into the Indie-Rock New York Music Scene
Impakter recently sat down with Hannah, Jö, and Sam of the indie-rock band Luna Rose to discuss the band’s inspiration behind their debut EP Radio Silence, what it is like playing music in New York City, and what is next
Crocheted Art with Olek
OLEK’s art explores sexuality, feminist ideals and the evolution of communication through colors, conceptual exploration and meticulous detail. OLEK consistently pushes the boundaries between fashion, art, craft and public art, fluidly combining the sculptural and the fanciful. With the old
Preserving the Experience of Global Citizens with Marie Claire Lim Moore
Marie Claire Lim Moore is known by many names: as a mother of three, the author of Don't Forget the Soap (And Other Reminders from My Fabulous Filipina Mother), and a businesswoman she manages to perfectly balance work, her personal life,
Zaria Forman – Visual Awareness
(Header Photo by: Quinn Miller-Beddell) Zaria Forman is a New York based artist whose drawings are nothing of what we’ve seen before; photorealistic large-scale pastel images made by hand recreating natural landscapes. A seasoned traveller since she was a young age, Zaria has
The Climate Museum- Perceiving Humanity’s Greatest Challenge
Museums aim to collect, preserve, and display elements of art, science, and culture that have a significant impact on society. Through interactive exhibitions, museums can educate the public and bridge science communication gaps. Traditionally, we think of museums displaying tangible
Can the United Nations Rebuild Millennial Trust?
It’s Sunday afternoon and the press room at the 92Y Cultural Center in New York City is packed with 20-something-year-olds armed with laptops, tablets, and smartphones. It’s only the first day of a two-day event, and each seat and every