No one said love comes easily – especially in New York City. Photographer Michaela Dalzell learned that the hard way. She moved to New York City to get a Masters in Digital Photography at the School of Visual Arts, with hopes of eventually becoming a commercial photographer. Thankfully, Dalzell’s desire to understand the people of her new home took her in a different direction. 

“I came here searching for my career. I kind of thought all New Yorkers were here, and they were just working. I didn’t think it was possible …

Let’s face it. The days of Sheep’s Meadow sunbathing are over – it’s already bone chilling cold up here in New York City. So if you’re looking for a warm (and weird) diversion, head over to the Guggenheim for a historic event. From September 18, 2009 to January 13, 2010, the museum is featuring a full-scale retrospective of the Russian visionary artist, Vasily Kandinsky. Abstract art exhibits do tend to be hit or miss, but I implore you to give this one a shot. 

Kandinsky’s pieces are about the relationship between …

….And we’re back! Our move back to New York City was a bit more chaotic than expected, but we are finally settled in and excited to bring you more artsy diversions. The Top 5 Twitter Discoveries series has been on hiatus for a while, so we thought we’d make this an extra special post to make up for it.  Instead of the usual five links, we’ve decided to share ten this time. What are you waiting for, get to clicking, and enjoy!
Note: Don’t forget that you, too, can appear in our Top 5 …

Where: The Old American Can Factory – 232 Third St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
When: August 8th, 2009 • 4PM – 4AM
Contact: info@brooklynemf.com
If you’ve ever snooped through the Aliveasart archives, you’ve probably gathered that we are huge fans of electronica. For those who share our love for the musical genre, we’ve got the perfect event in store for you. This Saturday August 8th, 2009, head over to the Old American Can Factory for a fun-filled day of music and dance. This year’s Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival lineup includes a wide range of entertainment, from emerging local bands to …

Happy Father’s Day, everyone!  We’ve got a fantastic Top 5 Twitter Discoveries edition for you this week. It is a step away from our usually wacky collections, but a little variety never hurts anyone, right? Grab your mouse, and get to clicking on these poignant and heart-warming links. Enjoy! 
Note: Don’t forget that you, too, can appear in our Top 5 Twitter Discoveries of the Week by simply following us and tweeting your favorite finds. And now you can also connect with us on Facebook, too!
 
1. The Blue Crystal
(via @behance)
Designer Sven Sauer has topped himself …