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## New York Newsletter Highlights

### Art and Cultural Happenings

– **Whitney Biennial Announcement:** The Whitney Museum has revealed the 56 participants for its 2026 biennial. This event will feature artists like Enzo Camacho and Ami Lien, CFGNY, and Samia Halaby, all familiar names in New York’s art circles.

– **Performance Art Influence:** Zohran Mamdani, inspired by Marina Abramović, engaged with constituents through three-minute, one-on-one conversations at the Museum of the Moving Image, bringing a unique interactive element to political engagement.

### Weather and Community

– **Urban Snow Experience:** New Yorkers enjoyed a brief, peaceful snowfall, setting a calming backdrop for the bustling city. Residents are reminded that reporting uncleared sidewalks is a community service, not an unfriendly act.

### Exhibition Reviews and Artist Insights

– **Joan Semmel at the Jewish Museum:** Lisa Yin Zhang praises Semmel’s ability to depict older women compellingly, beyond mere beauty.

– **W.E.B. Du Bois at Pratt Manhattan Gallery:** Jasmine Weber discusses the exhibition’s exploration of collectivization’s dual potentials, aligning with Du Bois’s philosophies.

### Noteworthy New Exhibitions

– **Connor Wright’s ‘Alexa, Truth or Dare?’:** This solo presentation engages with the rapid influx of images, demonstrating the dynamic pace and saturation of today’s visual culture.

### Additional Events and Opportunities

– **Community Engagements:**
– Protests at the New School against faculty cuts.
– Rally for First Amendment protection at Federal Hall.
– Advocacy messages through graffiti art depicting ICE interacting with the Statue of Liberty.

– **Cultural Installations:**
– Transition from a giant pigeon to a colossal Buddha on the High Line, signaling a shift in public art narratives.

– **Holiday Events and Markets:**
– Museum of the City of New York hosts a holiday market in partnership with Brooklyn Pop-Up.
– Material for the Arts organizes a swap and mend event, promoting sustainable fashion practices.

### Educational and Creative Opportunities

– **For Aspiring Designers:** ‘Springboard to Design’ offers high school students a chance to explore theater design, guided by Tony Award winners.

– **Community Crafting Initiatives:**
– Magic Circle seeks donations of handmade winter items for mutual aid.
– Lavender Market provides community crafts, clothes mending, and live art sessions in Bushwick.

These events and initiatives, woven together, paint a vibrant tapestry of New York’s dynamic cultural landscape. From major exhibitions and public art installations to community-led crafting and market events, there is much to explore and engage within the city.