Interviews and profiles of New Yorkers who make the city an interesting and exciting place to live and visit. We find chefs, entertainers, writers, dancers, artists, musicians and let all of them share their incredible work and stories.
by Nick Christophers When you look at James Massacci’s work you’re not sure whether to love it or hate it. It has a distinct effect on the viewer forcing them to figure out what the artist was trying to convey. After a while it dawns on them that […]
By Nick Christophers “By nature I am a passionate person in anything I do. When I was young I found my love for art through my cousin who watched me. I was a restless child so she gave me some paint and an aisle and told to make […]
By Nick Christophers As the saying goes, “You need to fall on your face before you manage to mature” this would be the case for artist Maia Benaim. Here is an artist that decided to come to America to make her mark in the tough industry of graphic […]
By Nick Christophers “The most challenging part of acting is acquiring the role. It has become more flexible lately where the parts offered are listed “for any ethnicity” but it is still a challenge. In the past it was more specific. The reason for the change I would […]
by Nick Christophers It is no doubt that America is a place for any artist to feel free to express their talent. This is the case for Xu Han who left China to give herself the opportunity to share her artistic vision. Yet she did start her first […]
By Nick Christophers Artist, Zhiwei Pan has a distinct style that harks back to the earlier illustrations of such legends like Rubens and even Vallejo. Her focus on detail is evident with each piece she produces. She was educated in her native China at the East Normal University […]
By Nick Christophers It seems like more and more Asians are setting foot in America to cultivate their God given talents in the past 10 years. Multidisciplinary artist Dier Zhang is one of them who is building her worth in more than just one medium. She grew up […]
By Nick Christophers Nick: You have done everything from acting for TV, film, stage and stand-up. Which one is your favorite medium to work with? Despina: I’m a theatre actress. I began my career in classical theatre, and I believe the stage is a strong basis and non-stop […]
By Nick Christophers If you want to delve deep into underground New York, look no further than ELLIS studio/gallery in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn. Owner/artist David Craig Ellis is an interesting character who has been to hell and back somehow still survives. They say creative types can […]
By Nick Christophers Bria Lee is what you would call an untapped source of talent. Her superb vocal range and expertise on the piano is something to behold. Only recently she graced the stage at the famous Knitting Factory where she offered the packed club a taste of […]
