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CultureNOW | A Celebration of Culture & Community episodes
- Straus Monument | Jonathan Kuhn
Jonathan Kuhn, director of Arts & Antiquities for the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, discusses the Straus Memorial, honoring the lives of Ida and Isidor Straus, who perished on the maiden voyage of the Titanic.
5 min - Statue of Benjamin Franklin | Jonathan Kuhn
Jonathan Kuhn, Director of Art and Antiquities in NYC Parks, talks about the Benjamin Franklin sculpture located across from City Hall in Lower Manhattan. The sculpture is located on Publisher's Row; Franklin of course was very influential in publishing, being a statesman, and negotiation.
4 min - Strawberry Fields | Jonathan Kuhn
Jonathan Kuhn, director of Arts & Antiquities for the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, discusses 'Strawberry Fields', an installation in Central Park dedicated to John Lennon.
6 min - African Animals Mural | Janet Braun-Reinitz
Muralist Janet Braun-Reinitz discusses 'African Animals Park Mural' on W. 135th Street.
3 min - We Bring Light to Everyone Around Us | Janet Braun-Reinitz
Muralist Janet Braun-Reinitz discusses CAW's mural: We Bring Light to Everyone Around Us. This mural represents what is symbolic and natural to the indigenous cultures (Native American, Ancient Egyptian, Japanese and African).
4 min - The Future of Every State | Janet Braun-Reinitz
Muralist Janet Braun-Reinitz discusses CAW's mural: The Future of Every State. This mural depicts the importance of education in the lives of youth, and its role in shaping the future of a society.
2 min - Estuary | Janet Braun-Reinitz
Muralist Janet Braun-Reinitz discusses CAW's mural: Estuary. Harlem River is an estuary, as is the Hudson River, in this mural, this fact is used as a metaphor to the flowing diversity and life of Harlem.
2 min - The Flowers of the Past are the Gardens of the Future | Janet Braun-Reinitz
Muralist Janet Braun-Reinitz discusses CAW's mural: "The Flowers of the Past are the Gardens of the Future." This mural consists of three archways that act as windows into the past and present time. The focus is on nature; local plants inspire the foliage in each archway.
2 min - Harlem River | Janet Braun-Reinitz
Muralist Janet Braun-Reinitz discusses CAW's mural: Harlem River. The goal of this mural is to draw attention to some of Harlem's illustrious history across the 'rivers' of time.
2 min - Untold Stories | Janet Braun-Reinitz
Muralist Janet Braun-Reinitz discusses CAW's mural "Untold Stories." This mural incorporates both cultural and architectural elements intrinsic to Harlem.
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About CultureNOW | A Celebration of Culture & Community
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Consider the world outside a museum. Imagine that the world that we live in is really another kind of museum where the works of art exist in the landscape itself. Explore buildings of the past,…
present and future. Look at the vast selection of artwork that graces the public realm. And discover how places have evolved over time. Deconstruct the layers of history that form the fabric of our urban landscape. Meet people who have made their mark on our cities and country who have lived in the past or are living now. Listen to their voices. Our curators are the artists, architects, photographers and historians who created the images, podcasts and videos to share their knowledge and insights. Our collaborators are museums, universities, cities, and civic organizations who are the stewards of our shared cultural history. Like the cities we live in, this is a work in progress. Enjoy!