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Bohemian Wednesday Block Party
Bohemian Wednesday Block party on October 23, 2024. Hosted by Trops Foundation in collaboration with D Salam African Cuisine, celebrating a new mural and art drop installation by Ibrahim Kandji
Memento Mori
“Memento Mori”, the latin phrase meaning “reminder of death”, began to occur in medieval art as a visual manifestation of the ephemeral nature of life.
An Interview with Vahakn Arslanian
"While I walk on the street in NYC, I notice different colors of flowers and feel like painting."
“The Rose Period”
Following Picasso’s Blue Period was his contrasting “Rose Period", characterized by a warm blush color palette, between 1904 and 1906.
“The Blue Period”
Pablo Picasso’s “Blue Period” refers to the paintings the artist made in his early twenties, following the suicide of his friend, the painter and poet Carles Casagames.
Emerging Movement Opening
Emerging Movement brings together a diverse group of artists whose works represent the cutting edge of contemporary art.
Xingzi Gu’s “Pure Heart Hall”
“Pure Heart Hall” by Xingu Gu at Lubov Gallery, running from April 27th- July 13 in Chinatown.
Landmark Festival & Shiro Mapped Exhibition
Explore the city and find murals by legendary writers! Earn a token and info of the artwork, artist and venue in this mapped exhibition curated for the Landmark Festival.
Yebaga Gebata
A day of art and culture, celebrating the Summer Solstice as YEBAGA GEBATA. Special Performances by Fre$co Van gOGh, NYCL KAI, BEKIM, Kanami Kusajima & more.
An Interview with Alexandre Rockwell
In their interview for the Trops, Alexandre Rockwell and Alexandra Kosloski discuss taking risks in art, community, and the making of Rockwell's anticipated new film Lump.
Norooz
The Trops celebrates an evening of music, poetry, dance and celebration of revival with the spring equinox and Norooz in Little Italy, NYC
Workshop with Kanami Kusajima
Trops Foundation presents a Bohemian Wednesday Workshop with Kanami Kusajima “Let Hair Down”, fundraising for Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief on on Wednesday, March 6 2024.
February Cinema Circle
Filmmaker, artist, and "high priestess" Judith Dimitria Fleishman shares a 1984 short film created in her early career as an artist in NYC.At the Trops' Cinema Circle at ArtxNYC on February 14th. On this Bohemian Wednesday, taking place on the evening of Valentine's Day, the Trops screened a series of short films at Cinema Circle […]
An Interview with Nemo Librizzi
"I think that each of us have an inclination or sensibility to create based on a dream or a feeling"
Workshop with Ibrahim Kandji
Art, Fashion, Music and Boxing at the Trops Workshop with Papa Ibrahim in NYC.
How To Look At Art: Formal Elements
Moving past the basics of visual analysis, we can look into the work for the formal elements and the principles of design. The formal elements of art are basic terms we use to communicate visually; line, light, color, texture and pattern, shape, space, and time.
Keeping The Faith, November 2023
The Trops presents community paintings created live in NYC’s public spaces, representative of the sort of pieces that were done on the walls, streets, and trains that manifested into a global movement. Mark making attached a figurative significance to the individual spirit that guides self-expression in these exhibitive spaces; however, in their original contexts, the art of writing was not necessarily intended as a painting in the western sense of the word. These works, painted by legendary living writers, are contemporary developments of the Style Writing tradition that bring the vitality of the culture into canvas.
How To Look At Art: Visual Analysis
Alex Katz, Homage to Monet, 2009, via Andrea Rossetti, 2016In the "How To Look At Art" series, Alexandra Kosloski guides readers through the multifaceted journey of art appreciation, fostering a deeper understanding of the emotions and stories woven within the work.“Fundamentals are the building blocks of fun” Mikhail BaryshnikovTo begin to understand a work of […]
On Message Off Grid (March 2022)
On Message Off Grid (March 2022) was an installation of Jona Cerwinske in New York City, presenting works created in situ, showcasing the gallery format as the ultimate studio visit as the artist creates additional works across the streetscapes of NYC.
NYC Parks: FSG Park (Part 4)
"The appeal of FSG Park is in its ephemeral nature but unchanging mission. Visitors can always depend on being impressed by new graffiti, live music, performance, and good energy."
NYC Parks: Central Park (Part 3)
"Central Park, and all of its features and amenities, demonstrate the intent that designers Olmsted and Vaux had in 1858– to create a social space where New Yorkers could come together to connect with nature and enjoy arts and culture. "
NYC Parks: Prospect Park (Part 2)
Prospect Park, the crown jewel of Brooklyn, NY, is admired by tourists and adored by locals. Since its opening in 1867, the park has been a place of leisure for New Yorkers in the busy city.
NYC Parks: Olmsted Parks (Part 1)
Frederick Law Olmsted's legacy lives on in the enduring beauty of Central Park and Prospect Park, as well as in the countless parks and landscapes that have been inspired by his innovative designs.
An Interview with Sante D’Orazio (Part 3)
"It's all sensory. That's the only connection you have."
Keeping the Faith at FSG Park
Keeping The Faith, July and September Edition with live painting, special performances, music, and marketplace. In collaboration with Mindful Matter Market, FSG Park and Friends From New York
An Interview with Sante D’Orazio (Part 2)
"Let the obstacles be your guide. It leads you to places you would never have gone on your own."
August Serenade
August 23rd was a very special Bohemian Wednesday, featuring music and poetry and various festivities at Nublu.
An Interview with Miriam Parker
"In this installation practice, I've been really steady with this idea of creating a space that itself becomes generative. I first use my body to create something, but then, the aim is for this thing to be the matrix for its own development."
Eroica Variations No. 4
Photo by David SiskoThe Trops takes pride in standing behind emerging artists, whom you may not have heard of- yet- but you should, and likely soon will. By naming this survey after the Beethoven compositions we are putting forth a bold claim that these voices are heroically breaking through as a force to be reckoned […]
An Interview with David Aaron Greenberg (Part 3)
"People travel all around the world and forget about their own backyard. The beauty in the everyday."
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