I am generally not one to obsess over much in life. But when it comes to music or any related manifestation of it, I can be a maniac.  Few things move me like music does – so it is no surprise that these three music-related art projects have got me all up in a tizzy.  Check ‘em out, guys – two thumbs up!
Music Philosophy Project
The writers at BrainPickings couldn’t have said it any better. Or, mostly, I couldn’t have said it any better. Music is the “quintessential vehicle for modern …

If it should ever be mid-May and you find yourself in the company of a touk and a pea coat, take my advice – do your toes a favor. My shivering New York City toes have got some serious beef with me. Where I come from, they would be sun-kissed and sporting a sandal tan right now. Sorry, little guys. Not here – not toeday. 

Since moving to New York City nearly four years ago, I’ve changed my sock collection, my opinion of what constitutes a reasonably priced entrée, my affinity for …

Have you ever seen anything more freaky than an enormous sculpture made from millions of pigeon feathers? I haven’t. Can you imagine anything more mind numbing than the act of assembling that sculpture? I can’t. Lucky for us, Kate MccGwire has a lot of patience and a great imagination. Her latest work is incredible. You have got to check it out! Read on. 

I was tipped-off on MccGwire last week by one of my Twitter friends, @drawn, and I have been in awe of this talented artist ever since. To be honest, I …

This afternoon, during a stroll down West Broadway, I discovered Jamali. Upon stepping into his regal Soho gallery, I was overcome by a sense of wonderment.
To some, Jamali’s work may seem a little off-kilter. But that is because there are truly no other artists like him. 
Raised in the foothills of the Himalayas, Jamali is the originator of “mystical expressionism”, a new school of art that combines scientific insights with ancient wisdom. If you are wondering what these things have to do with painting, just wait until you hear how Jamali creates his …

For the past three years, the Guggenheim museum has been drawing crowds to its Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building for exclusive viewings of art after dark. On the first Friday of every month, art connoisseurs and eager socialites arrive by the thousands to enjoy DJs, wine, and the main exhibition on display in the Guggenheim rotunda. 
This Friday’s entertainment lineup features DJ Mike Simonetti, founder of independent record label Italians Do It Better. A prominent taste-maker in “modern disco,” Simonetti mixes new and classic disco rhythms with traditional elements of hip-hop and rock to create his instantly …