The Statesman

“Mexico 500+” enriches Hispanic Heritage Month on Stony Brook

Amaya McDonald • October 16, 2019

Every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, America celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the influential contributions of Latino and Hispanic Americans in American politics, culture and community.

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Patema Inverted: The visual spectacle brought to the Wang Center

Alek Lewis • September 8, 2019

“Patema Inverted” is a must-watch for Japanese animation fans who look for the immersion into culture and impressive animation, and science fiction fans who like to think about the possibilities of gravitational fantasy.

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SBU student publishes sci-fi novel

Elisha Asif • April 19, 2019

“Sacrifice,” which turned out to be 298 pages and approximately 65,000 words, started out as an idea that Kale posted on his Facebook for discussion.

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Growing Long Island art market sees new businesses enter fray

Alexander Bakirdan and Joshua Spitz • March 24, 2019

The Shelf, an artisan store in downtown Port Jefferson, will open in mid-April and will be selling the art of 32 local artists and entrepreneurs.

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Artists in conversation at Zuccaire Gallery talk about “ICONICITY”

Kimberly Brown • February 24, 2019

American Artist, an interdisciplinary artist who had a legal name change, has artworks on topics ranging from black radicalism to network virtual life and the historical dynamics of contemporary culture.

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Through chaos, the Whitney gives Andy Warhol newfound relevance

Brianne Ledda • January 27, 2019

On first impression, the Whitney Museum of American Art’s exhibit on Andy Warhol gave me a headache.

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Bad move: Tumblr bans adult content, chokes out NSFW artists

Kayla McKiski • December 6, 2018

Beginning on Dec. 17, Tumblr will prohibit all adult content. The company defines adult content as photos, videos and GIFs showing “real-life human genitals,” “female-presenting nipples” and any content depicting sex acts.

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Brooklyn artist launches illustrated series about sexual harassment

Brianne Ledda • November 1, 2018

Brooklyn-based artist Hannah Provisor was waiting for the bus when a man described to her in graphic detail what he wanted to do with her body.

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“Native Turf” abstract art gallery opens in Melville Library

Elisabeth Magotteaux • September 23, 2018

Bright hues and colors, unshapely forms and curves make up the abstract art of “Native Turf,” at the Lawrence Alloway Gallery, located on the first floor of the Frank Melville Jr. Memorial Library.

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Pop-Up Candytopia Satisfies Your Sweet Tooth

Elizabeth Brenner • August 26, 2018

Candytopia, a pop-up traveling candy museum in New York City, has landed near Penn Station and is in town until Nov. 15.

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Stony Brook alumna designs henna beyond tradition

Rawson Jahan • June 16, 2018

She said her work is not that profitable yet, because of the costs associated with shipping and maintaining an online storefront. But for Jafri, it is more about the art and connecting with other Muslim millennials.

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Let artistic students beautify Stony Brook

Mike Adams • April 15, 2018

Let studio art majors paint some walls or put up some sculptures in otherwise bland areas. It’d be cheap and easy to put up a few murals — definitely less costly to finance than a full-blown “Far Beyond” program.

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