Tag: Sculpture

  • Harriet Tubman

    Harriet Tubman

    Harriet Tubman, an American hero, was born this month in 1822 into enslavement. Her work as a spy, activist, abolitionist, feminist, and advocate is rightfully considered some of the most consequential and daring of the 19th century. Harriet Tubman undertook an incredible 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including family and friends, using…

  • Candlelight Vigil

    Candlelight Vigil

    Dr. Keith Taylor, a neighbor and friend writes: Neighbors,If you are able, I ask you to attend a community candlelight vigil at the 32nd Precinct tonight at 6:30 pm to show support for our officers at a time of great loss to the NYPD and to the Harlem community. Your presence will mean a tremendous…

  • ACP

    ACP

    Today is Adam Clayton Powell Jr.’s birthday and I wanted to share two of my favorite photos of him: This first one is from the 1930’s at Colby where he studied. The contrast between the sharp image on the right, and the ‘brushed’ image on the left is fascinating. This second image comes from 1968…

  • Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church

    Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church

    Some great stonework on the outside of Ephesus Church – Lenox and West 124th Street. And Underground… A short distance north, and under the street, are these great mosaics: Faith Ringgold is the artist behind these amazing works. Ms. Ringgold took inspiration for the title of her mosaic from a Lionel Hampton song, Flying Home.…

  • Sims

    Sims

    Walking along 5th Avenue a while ago (notice the bare branches) I wanted to photograph the plywood shroud over the Dr. Sims sculpture location. You may recall that the sculpture celebrated a doctor who experimented on unanesthetized enslaved women, and after years of activism from many East Harlem women, the sculpture was removed and a…

  • Sculpture Exhibit on West 132nd Street

    A new exhibition of sculpture in a community garden is opening today. Take a mask and walk on over to the gorgeous West 132nd Street Block Association’s Community Garden. 4 international artists have created works that celebrate the theme of ‘Encircle’ and ‘Sanctuary’. All are welcome. Friday + Saturdays, 3:00 – 6:00 PM until October…