Abstract Expressionism in New York 1

In the 1940’s and 50’s, New York was becoming a centre of art. But the art world in New York was surprisingly small. Professor Michael Corris gives you a tour. 

Bringing the New York art-scene of the 1950’s and 60’s to life: Professor Michael Corris and artist Lawrence Weiner in conversation. 

In the 1950s and 60s, Coenties Slip—an obscure street on the lower tip of Manhattan overlooking the East River—was home to some of the most iconic artists in history, and who would define American Art during their time there: Robert Indiana, Ellsworth Kelly, Agnes Martin, James R ... Show More

Modern and Contemporary art can be hard to appreciate, especially when so many of them look like they've been made by 5 year olds. Trust me art is a lot more interesting and a lot less snobby than it seems. Grab your popcorn and get ready to explore art that has changed history, ... Show More

Danceteria wasn’t just a nightclub. It was an artistic incubator at the heart of New York’s early 80s cultural renaissance. It became a space for musicians, artists, and activists to seek inspiration.  It was the club where Madonna performed on stage for the first time and Keith ... Show More

<p>I love those moments when you’re walking in your neighborhood and suddenly nothing is familiar. In a good way. Sean Cole began seeing his neighborhood, actually the whole city of New York, with new eyes because of one artist who … <a href="http://99percentinvisible.prx.org/201 ... Show More

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This lecture forms part of series entitled Introduction to the History of Art, a core course taught to the first year undergraduate History of Art students.