Imagine yourself walking into a room filled with people who have made a positive impact on the world. People you admire deeply for what they have created and achieved. What would you do? How would you feel? Last week, I was fortunate to attend the Logo Trailblazer Honors and to sit next to people who …
The Artist’s Visa is back!!! Being away for a period of time helped me to put things into perspective regarding my relationship to art and my personal growth. The truth is, I have been going through a personal rough patch; mainly regarding my career. I know I am not the only one dealing with feelings …
Art is a process. It requires a good deal of knowledge and a stubborn discipline. Like a machine that feeds off of power, often artist are inspired by the world around them. As this world around is always changing often works are left unfinished. Whether it be other projects, lack of interest, or even death. …
I have always thought that the many disciplines of art are intimately interconnected with each other. Having a background in both Graphic Design and Music, I’ve discovered that artists with knowledge in diverse areas tend to deliver strong, admirable work. When two or more artists combine their knowledge and life experiences, powerful collaborations can form. …
For seventy years (1944 to 2014), the New York City Opera had been an influential organization as well as a launching board for important figures in the opera community. The list is extensive, but singers such as Placido Domingo, Beverly Sills and José Carreras, all experienced great strides in their careers on the NYCO stage. …
The Artist’s Visa is back after a long break and with it, The Summer! The Summer is one of my favorite times of the year in New York City. The weather is great, which allows to do many things outside including free Summer festivals. Earlier this week, I attended a concert version of Beautiful, a Broadway …
Are you dying to watch the season finale of Mad Men? If so, you shouldn’t miss Matthew Weiner’s Mad Men exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens. The exhibition is very well curated. The selection of costumes, props and set pieces reflect how Weiner (creator, writer and producer of the show) …
What is the meaning of life? This is a question always been present in society. Many of us give meaning to our lives through various outlets: writing, arts, our jobs, love, our family, etc. The list is as long as the amount of people that have ever set foot on this earth. Pippin by Stephen Schwartz …
Birthdays not only mark the day when we were born, but are landmarks on the road of life. They represent the start of new stages, loaded with exciting events and new challenges. At times they can be overwhelming and also cause us to question the value of our lives. One of the things that I …
“What makes a Lion a Lion?” is a metaphor for what it means to become a man. Benjamin Scheuer uses this as the throughline for his autobiographical musical “The Lion,” Manhattan Theater Club describes Scheuer’s musical as “ a true story of love, loss, family loyalty and the redemptive power of music.” “The Lion” has …