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Opera: What is it and How Does it Connect to New York City?

Group Members: Vincent Oppedisano In this project, I will explore the history of opera, common forms or genres of opera, and why it continues to matter. My goal…

EVOLUTION OF JAZZ

Group Members: Jason Moy A Video Essay (17+ minutes) about the evolution and development of jazz in the United States. The video showcases music from a variety of genres…

Hip -Hop: Empowerment and Fashion in NYC

Group Members: Lois My project explores the evolution of hip-hop fashion in New York City and how it has served as a powerful form of empowerment. I was…

Graffiti and Street Art in Our Neighborhoods

Group Members: Emily Chang, Mark Shrivastava, Eram Yu We decided to configure a zine, or digital portfolio to be exact, to not only showcase the various street arts…

The Poets of Queens College

Group Members: Mohammed Ziauddin Poetry gives new meaning to the mundane. The wind blowing through the bus window splashes onto your face. Crooked streets become tectonic plates. You…

Kitchen Table Series Re-Creation

Group Members: Lizbeth Bermeo When Carrie Mae Weems finished the Kitchen Table Series in 1990, she believed there was still not enough representation for Black artists like herself….

Upcycling My Closet

Group Members: Jaicee Cofresi In this project, I document my experience learning about upcycling and incorporating it into my life in a slideshow. I learned that beginner upcycling…

This is Not a Zine: The Art of Rene Magritte

Group Members: Shira Ellenberg This zine focuses on the artist René Magritte and some of his artwork. The main goal of the zine is to introduce people to…

Deep Dive into the Kittizens of Fresh Meadows

Group Members: Noah Segelnick I was inspired to create this project about Rob Anderson’s artwork because Anderson grew up in Queens, just like I did.  Also, the Kittizens…

Breaking: The Art of the Battle

Group Members: Jeremy Molina I want people to be exposed to breaking, and I want people to see that it can be a form of art as well….