“I [make art] to create empathy, grow understanding, and to diminish the distance between human inhabitants and the planet.” A decade ago, artist Xavier Cortada traveled on an icebreaker to the Geographic North Pole to “reclaim” nature and create performative statements on climate change and the Earth’s rising sea levels. Culminating in “90N,” a NYFA Fiscally Sponsored…
“Today, as an immigrant artist in New York, I realize that being part of a community that is like-minded and yet diverse is critical for my professional and personal growth.” Gal Nissim is a New York-based interdisciplinary artist and researcher who bridges art, science, and technology to create interactive work that invites participants to explore…
Biopic explores the intellectually-vibrant life of Abdus Salam, the first Pakistani Nobel Laureate. After more than a decade of creation, the NYFA Fiscally Sponsored documentary film, Salam: The First ****** Nobel Laureate, is premiering to audiences in the U.S. and abroad. The biopic explores the intellectually-vibrant life of Abdus Salam, the first Pakistani Nobel Laureate,…
“I want my kids and their generation to live in a world where art and artists can continue to make a difference in people’s everyday lives. The best way to ensure that is through the support of organizations like NYFA, which is why I’m proud and excited to be involved.” The New York Foundation for…
“First and foremost, stay true to your vision. Audiences are excited by a unique voice or perspective.” Last week, The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) brought you an interview with new NYFA board member Howard Pyle. This week, we’re pleased to introduce another of NYFA’s newest board members, Tiana Webb Evans. Webb Evans…
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