The first of its kind in North America, the event featured writers, poets, artists, publishers, scholars and activists eager to discuss the inherent connection of art, literature and culture to political struggle and solidarity. Originally scheduled for March, the event that was cancelled due to pandemic welcomed over 3,000 active participants and viewers from 75 […]
“ I realize that coming from an Arabic culture – I can make use of my language and culture. To create something worldly – cosmopolitan. Living and performing in New York City – I am compelled to bridge Arabic and American cultures” An elegant embodiment of World Music herself— Nadwa Rifai is a Lebanese-born singer, actress […]
“The canvas is a system to give a meaning to the atmosphere…” Sole figures amid mysteriously laden landscape characterize Federico Infante’s current exhibit at Hugo Galerie in SoHo, Manhattan. Subdued, mysterious and introspective, Federico initially approaches each painting with a week or week or two pre-reflection period. Then he enacts the expressive process of […]
