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.

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. 

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.

Muralist Janet Braun-Reinitz discusses 'African Animals Park Mural' on W. 135th Street.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Muralist Janet Braun-Reinitz discusses CAW's mural "Untold Stories."  This mural incorporates both cultural and architectural elements intrinsic to Harlem.