New York has been lauded throughout the years for its tremendous art and cultural scene. The city regularly boasts new displays, festive events, holiday-themed exhibitions and more. As we head into the Christmas season, we take a look at what ‘the city that never sleeps’ has in store for us now.
Last week The Catskills in Tribeca opened up an exhibit by Suzanne Scott. The New York City based artist – well-known for her oil on canvas pieces – has now turned her art into an exploration of ‘the fingerprint.’ Using this for her portraits, the fingerprint is taken from the individual who is sitting for his/her portrait to be taken, digitally scanned, magnified so as to be able to read the information collected. It is then used as a guide to Scott creating a portrait based on Scott’s “perceptual understanding of the individual’s personality or aura.” Scott dedicated the exhibition to her friend and mentor who recently passed away and is focused very much on ‘mortality and gratitude for our daily life,’
One of NYC’s largest light shows is happening at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Lightscape is an illuminating winter wonderland that is a not-to-be-missed experience. Celebrate all that’s beautiful and wondrous in those cold wintry New York nights and enjoy (more than a million) dazzling lights flicker through the Fire Garden, Sea of Light, Winter Cathedral tunnel and more. Read some of the poems by Jacqueline Woodson here too and enjoy this event that has now been running for three decades.
Another wonderous winter event is the Winter Village at Bryant Park. Featuring hundreds shopping and food kiosk, there is also ice-skating available, pop-up restaurants, good food and festive cocktails, creating thrill and enjoyment for all.
NYC, winter, arts and culture make for a perfect recipe for delight for all.