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Memorial Show

The “Memorial” show, curated by Yuko Nii here at the WAH (Williamsburg Art & Historical) Center honors the late artists Estelle Levy, Fernand Barbot, and composer Elodie Lauten. Since the opening reception on Saturday, September 6, the WAH Center’s second floor gallery exudes a spirit of foregoing joy, love, and these artists’ appreciation for […]

Bienvenido Bones Bañez and the 666 Art World

To understand Bienvenido Bones Bañez’s art and music is to understand his philosophical view of the world which he calls the 666 Art World. First and foremost, Bañez does not promote satanic worship or domination, instead 666 Art World reflects the demons that are already present in the world which we blindly accept as reality. Those […]

WAH “Memorial”

The WAH Center presents “Memorial” – Celebrating the lives of artists Estelle Levy & Fernando Barbot, and composer Elodie Lauten September 6 – 28, 2014; Opening Reception Sat., Sept. 6, 4-6 PM Curated by Yuko Nii In the Main Gallery: The WAH Center is pleased to present “Memorial” honoring our beloved artists – Estelle Levy, […]

Maker Maps Posters on the East River Ferry!

Hi Friends! We hope everyone enjoyed a fun & safe 4th of July weekend! For a limited time this summer, this Maker Maps poster will be on the entire East River Ferry fleet! This lovely poster features “Pom,” by Kuzana Ogg – an oil painting from the Yuko Nii Foundation’s Permanent Collection. With the wind in your hair & […]

Announcing Maker Maps!

Our friends at Made in Brooklyn Tours have recently announced the launch of Maker Maps – neighborhood guides to the businesses and organizations “makin’ it” in Brooklyn! Dom Gervasi, owner and producer of the award-winning Made in Brooklyn Tours, promotes Brooklyn’s growing “maker movement” with tours of the five neighborhoods covered in the guides. With the financial support […]

WAH Salon Member Estelle Levy passed away on May 27

Dear WAH Salon Members and Friends, Today, I got a couple calls and emails from the WAH Salon members, telling me of the death of Estelle Levy. They told me that they had gotten the news from Facebook. Yes, Estelle Levy’s nephew, Ed Levy informed me yesterday that his aunt passed away on Tuesday May […]

“The Williamsburg Scene” by WAH Center Intern Millie Prince

Arts in Bushwick’s Blog Coverage on “WAH Bridges Bushwick”

“As my feet carry me around the room, themes begin to emerge. Textures abound, a mix of media and material that reflect the experimental nature of the world from which they were created: Bushwick. Bushwick, a world of color and decay where the trash on the streets is counterbalanced by the art pasted on the […]

The WAH Center’s Sept. 2013 Exhibition: “The Animals Look Back at Us” Interview with Curator Sara Lynn Henry

Curator Sara Lynn Henry alongside some of the exhibition’s artwork. Article written by Brittany Natale When one lives primarily in New York City there may be less of an opportunity to be exposed to a wide variety of animals on a daily basis. A trip to one of the city’s zoos or a weekend […]

“Atmospheric Pressure” Artist Julia Sinelnikova Takes Her Art Abroad

This has been one very busy year for “Atmospheric Pressure” artist Julia Sinelnikova. After graduating college this past May, curating multiple gallery shows, and co-organizing Arts in Bushwick events (such as Bushwick Open Studios), Julia was finally able to relax and take her art abroad! Through her visiting artist residency at Untitled BCN gallery in […]