ARTpublika Magazine

Nov 213 min read

Helvetica: A brief history of the world's most preferred typeface

When you are reading something — whether it’s printed or digital — there’s a good chance you’re interacting with a Helvetica typeface.

Oct 102 min read

Event Spotlight: Tabitha Whitley Solo Show Presented by The Untitled Space

The longing for green places are familiar to Brooklyn-based artist Tabitha Whitley whose debut solo exhibition opens at The Untitled Space.

Aug 173 min read

The Intersection of Art and Activism for Social Change

From royals and influential merchants who commissioned some of history’s greatest masterpieces to the modern and often anonymous street art

Jul 82 min read

Event Spotlight: The Untitled Space Presents Scratch & Sniff, a Solo Exhibition by Linda Colletta

By inviting viewers to place scratch-and-sniff stickers next to their favorite pieces, akin to receiving “likes” on social media platforms.

Jun 302 min read

Books as Dialects of ART: The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury and Leonardo's Brain by Leonard Shlain

If art, as a whole, could be thought of as a universal language – every culture on Earth indulges in it – then different types of art could

Jun 213 min read

Event Spotlight: “Fahren Feingold Ethereal Legacy” Benefit Art Auction presented by The Untitled Space in partnership with Colorectal Cancer Alliance

In partnership w/ the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, The Untitled Space is proud to present "Fahren Feingold Ethereal Legacy" a benefit auction

Jun 82 min read

Event Spotlight: Katrina Jurjans' First Solo Exhibition In the U.S. “Hence Living, Hence Magical” to open at The Untitled Space in NYC.

Presented by The Untitled Space & curated by Indira Cesarine, the "hence living, hence magical" exhibition is Jurjans debut solo show in US.

May 272 min read

Music Review: Crystal Calm Volume 2 by Theda Phoenix

If you’re looking for a pleasant and deeply relaxing record, check out Crystal Calm Volume 2 by Theda Phoenix.

May 222 min read

Talent Spotlight: Ali Berke Set to Make History by Performing At Every Major League Baseball Stadium in US

Ali Berke is an NYC-based twenty-three-year-old singer-songwriter set to perform at every Major League Baseball Stadium in the country.

May 102 min read

Event Spotlight: The Untitled Space presents "Ethereal Legacy: The Art of Fahren Feingold," a Retrospective Solo Exhibition

Curated by Indira Cesarine, the "Ethereal Legacy" exhibition features over 50 never-before-seen paintings from the estate Fahren Feingold.

Apr 123 min read

The Varied Complexities of Children's Literature: A look at hidden subtexts

Children’s literature is both varied and complex, which is why scholars such as Peter Hunt study the genre in great depth. His seminal work

Apr 74 min read

Not All Shirts Are Created Equal: How choosing sustainable fashion saves us in the end

There are two T-shirts available for sale. They are seemingly identical, but the price tag makes them feel like completely different product

Mar 162 min read

Talent Spotlight: Award-winning product designer Zilin Zhou champions equal employment opportunity for disabled people with his OurAbility Connect Dashboard

Zilin Zhou is an award-winning product designer who believes in fostering inclusivity & equal opportunity via accessible & inclusive design.

Mar 152 min read

Event Spotlight: Online exhibition We Are Women is open at The Untitled Space Gallery in celebration of Women's History Month

In observance and honor of Women’s History Month, The Untitled Space gallery proudly presents its We Are Women online exhibition!

Mar 143 min read

Event Spotlight: The Untitled Space presents SKYE CLEARY NEVER GETS OLD, a solo exhibition curated by Indira Cesarine in collaboration with Lisa Levy, Sharilyn Neidhardt, and Meryl Meisler

SKYE CLEARY NEVER GETS OLD, a new “solo” exhibition featuring the latest paintings of artist Skye Cleary opens at The Untitled Space on 3/15

Mar 12 min read

Talent Spotlight: Artist Narine Arakelian uses AI art curator for her groundbreaking two-part exhibition Metamorphosis of Aphrodite’s Stones

For the two-part exhibition, Narine Arakelian “collaborated” with AI by entrusting it with artistic curation, blending smart tech and art.

Feb 292 min read

Event Spotlight: The Art of Elysium's Art Salon Celebrating Amanda Fairey's Birthday at Frieze L.A.

Amanda Fairey's birthday party brought out an eclectic mix of celebrities to support her favorite charity, The Art of Elysium, on February

Jan 313 min read

Event Spotlight: Indira Cesarine's solo exhibition LUMIÈRE & Genesis NFTs debut tonight in NYC

On the evening of January 31st, multidisciplinary artist Indira Cesarine is set to debut LUMIÈRE, her latest solo exhibition & Genesis NFTs

Nov 11, 20232 min read

Mysticism Through Cinematography: Movies by Soviet film director Andrei Tarkovsky

Movies by Soviet film director Andrei Tarkovsky (1932 – 1986) have the power to change you.

Oct 9, 20232 min read

The Untitled Space announces the devastating & untimely passing of celebrated artist Fahren Feingold

The Untitled Space announces the passing of celebrated artist Fahren Feingold at the age of 43 after her accelerated battle with cancer.

Aug 26, 20232 min read

Music Review: "Ukraine" Single by Bill Greenberg

Imagining the sacrifices made by the fighters, Bill Greenberg paints a picture of humanity, endurance, and commitment to victory.

Aug 23, 20232 min read

Music Review: Always You Album by Lyia Meta

Singer & songwriter Lyia Meta honed in her rare contralto vocal range, which is why she's simply spectacular on Always You, her latest album

Jun 27, 20232 min read

Music Review: "Emergence" Single by Auroara Leigh

If you’re looking for a theme song that encourages you to be authentic and genuine, then you should check out the work of Auroara Leigh.

Jun 19, 20232 min read

How an Accidental Discovery of a Prohibition-era Bootlegging Operation Shed Light on Local History

The initiative was kickstarted last summer thanks to an accidental discovery of an illegal bootleg joint hidden away underneath a bookstore

Jun 4, 20232 min read

Event Spotlight: The Untitled Space presents the Songs of Summer Solo exhibit by Elena Chesnykh

The female form is a constant in Songs of Summer, with work straddling the imaginary line between figurative drawing and abstract art.

May 23, 20232 min read

How Rush Found Their Sound: A short analysis and some reunion speculation for their 50th anniversary

Next year will mark 50 years since Rush made their debut, potentially signifying a reunion since the group's last release in 2012.

May 17, 20232 min read

Music Review: "On the Boulevard" Original Cast Concept Album created and produced by Ken Howard

Based on George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, the On the Boulevard Original Cast Concept Album is the musical component for an LGBTQ-themed show

Apr 21, 20232 min read

Event Spotlight: “Spring Into Action" auction supporting reproductive rights via The Untitled Space

Kat Toronto's work is a striking meditation on the Madonna Whore Complex; a visual representation of the duality society attributes to women

Apr 9, 20232 min read

Music Review: A Thousand Times Brighter album by the Black Dog String Quartet

A Thousand Times Brighter is an unusual but enchanting work, consisting of nine polished tracks, that fuses different but related genres.

Apr 1, 20232 min read

Music Review: "Affinity" single by Pure Order

The slow but steady beats, the calm yet present vocals, and the smooth but catchy harmony work well together, giving “Affinity” some flex.

Mar 29, 20232 min read

Music Review: “Heart Pulse” single by Emery Pulse

If you’re a fan of classic ballads, then the recently released “Heart Pulse” by retro pop artist Emery Pulse is the track for you.

Mar 26, 20232 min read

Music Review: Con Fusion album by Gem FM

Overall, the Gem FM’s work is an easy to consume album that’s full of clever arrangements, unexpected harmonies, and interesting production.

Mar 15, 20233 min read

Music Review: Cosmic Flute Rides Again album by Jacob “NTHNL” Rudin

Cosmic Flute Rides Again, the recently released album by Brooklyn-based musician and producer Jacob “NTHNL” Rudin, defies all expectations.

Jan 27, 20232 min read

Event Spotlight: The Untitled Space hosts LIVING FOR LOVE art auction to support SeekHer Foundation

The “Living for Love” benefit art auction is an initiative supporting women’s mental health that features the art of Fahren Feingold.

Jan 13, 20232 min read

Music Review: Dead Reckoning by Kate Fenner

Canadian singer-songwriter Kate Fenner, who is currently based in New York City, is about to release her new album called Dead Reckoning.

Jan 11, 20232 min read

Music Review: "Awake at Night" Single by Andrea Ward

Following "Game" and "Algorithm,” Andrea Ward’s new song "Awake at Night” is the third single from her upcoming 2023 album Ribbon of Water.

Jan 9, 20233 min read

Event Spotlight: Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, an exhibition celebrating the pharaoh

Going Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, an incredible exhibition celebrating the life and afterlife of the infamous boy king.

Dec 14, 20222 min read

Event Spotlight: "RAPTURE" Benefit Auction Presented by The Untitled Space & Art4Equality

The Untitled Space gallery is pleased to present its benefit holiday auction fittingly titled “RAPTURE,” in collaboration with Art4Equality

Oct 31, 20222 min read

Event Spotlight: Giulia Grillo aka PETITE DOLL, A Debut Exhibition Presented by The Untitled Space

Oct 23, 20223 min read

The Sweet Story Behind Norman Rockwell's Hilarious Painting "The Young Lady with the Shiner"

Of 321 covers that Norman Rockwell made during his 47-year career at the Saturday Evening Post, “The Young Lady with the Shiner" was 277th.

Oct 14, 20223 min read

Paul Cézanne: I could paint for a hundred years

Throughout his career, the Father of Modern Art faced repeated criticism. “Paul may have the genius of a great painter,” wrote Emile Zola (1

Sep 28, 20222 min read

Event Spotlight: The REBEL Art Show at The Untitled Space Features Works by 30 International Artists

Throughout history and depending on the status quo, rebels and rebellions have achieved both positive and negative changes. Motives matter.

Aug 25, 20222 min read

Event Spotlight: "My Choice" benefit auction presented by NYC's The Untitled Space and Art4Equality

"My Choice" benefit auction presented by The Untitled Space gallery & Art4Equality, a non-profit supporting equality-themed art exhibitions

Jul 22, 20222 min read

Transmetropolitan: The intrigue of Spider Jerusalem's brazen debauchery

Set two centuries in the future, the plot revolves around Spider Jerusalem, the unapologetically radical and socially blunt gonzo-journalist

Jun 6, 20222 min read

Event Spotlight: Faustine Badrichani's solo debut show "Multifaceted" to open at The Untitled Space

Multifaceted is the upcoming debut solo exhibition by Faustine Badrichani, curated by Indira Cesarine and presented by The Untitled Space.

May 15, 20222 min read

The Pink Floyd & Wu-Tang Clan Mashup That Just May Change Your Life: The Dark Side of the Wu EP

The legendary mashup combines verses by the Wu-Tang Clan with Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon, and it is utterly, unequivocally,

Apr 29, 20222 min read

Music Review: Trips for Piano LP by Martin Graff

Each track — which can last between three and nine minutes — is slow, light, and meditative. These qualities are reflected in the long notes

Apr 7, 20223 min read

Event Spotlight: TRUE STORIES Group Art Show at NYC's The Untitled Space Is On View from 4/9 to 5/27

Event Spotlight: Curated by Indira Cesarine, the TRUE STORIES Group Art Show at The Untitled Space Is On View from April 9th to May 27th

Mar 28, 20223 min read

"Pata Pata" by Miriam Makeba and the Insane Range of Her Music Catalogue

Listen to "Pata Pata" by South African performer Miriam Makeba and get to know the the insane range of her rather impressive music catalogue

Feb 25, 20222 min read

Music Review: The Synaesthetic Picture Show, Now Playing Part 4 EP by Elektragaaz

Elektragaaz's music cannot be easily pigeon-holed, but the group would like to think that theirs is “the music of the future. Your future."

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Cover Stories

VOL. 24

ART of HIP HOP

The Birth of Hip Hop and Hip Hop Studies, Plus a Brief Chat with Author and Scholar Jeff Chang

More Street: Interview with Asya Blue, Creative Director of The Hip Hop Museum in The Bronx

Paint on the Walls: Interview with Alan Ket, co-founder & curator at the Museum of Graffiti

General History of Afrofuturism and a Close Up Look at How it Influences Hip Hop

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