Historian Adorns Cookie Artifacts to Honor Enthusiasm for Study

**Fragments of Stained Glass and the Craft of Biscuit Decoration** Baked goods can serve as a delightful entry point into examining our historical narrative, merging creativity with learning. Dr. Ella Hawkins, a design historian, author, and artist based in the UK, finds herself at this crossroads of historical inspiration and tasty delights. Dr. Hawkins meticulously crafts biscuits (referred to as […]

“Fabio Petani’s Botanical Beat: A Dynamic Wall Showcasing Insulin & Spartium Junceum in Hell’s Kitchen”

**Fabio Petani’s Botanical Pulse: An Alive Wall Featuring Insulin & Spartium Junceum in Hell’s Kitchen** In the lively area of Hell’s Kitchen, New York, where towering buildings and the dynamic essence of city life prevail, a fresh artistic expression arises, connecting nature with urban artistry. Famed Italian muralist Fabio Petani reveals his latest creation, “Botanical Pulse,” an eye-catching living wall […]

A Comprehensive Guide to 30 NYC Monuments Honoring Black Americans

In Upper Manhattan, Riverside Park hosts a striking 15-foot-tall bronze statue by Elizabeth Catlett commemorating Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man.” The piece portrays the hollow silhouette of a man mid-stride, referencing Ellison’s 1952 novel about invisibility in society. The memorial sits near Ellison’s residence and is one of the few New York monuments honoring Black Americans created by Black artists. Recognizing […]

Tables Crafted with Genuine Flowers, Botanicals, and Compassionate Butterflies Enclosed in Resin

Stunning Furniture Creations by TK Fareed If you’ve ever gathered and pressed flowers, you’ll certainly admire the stunning furniture creations by TK Fareed. She takes genuine botanicals and encases them within breathtaking resin and wood tables, allowing you to enjoy nature’s remarkable beauty in your home. Each distinctive floral arrangement resembles a lavish still-life painting, rich with intricate details and […]

Photographer Captures Flying Foxes Refreshing Themselves in River

Wildlife photographer Hardik Shelat has documented an extraordinary collection of images featuring flying foxes, also referred to as Indian fruit bats, as they seek respite from the summer warmth by splashing in a river. This unusual event took place in Gujarat, India, where Shelat and his fellow photographers faced temperatures exceeding 110°F to photograph these nighttime animals in a daytime […]

Exploring the LGBTQ+ Heritage of Central Park’s Bethesda Fountain

This article is part of Hyperallergic’s 2025 Pride Month series, spotlighting moments from New York’s LGBTQ+ art history throughout June. Off to one side of the Bethesda Terrace, one of the most photographed sites in Manhattan’s Central Park, visitors gathered for an impromptu salsa dancing session on Sunday, June 15, against the backdrop of “Angel of the Waters,” the sculpture […]

19th-Century Photographer Alice Austen’s Cache of 7,500 LGBTQ+ Images Resurfaces

Over 7,500 original prints and negatives by Alice Austen, a key street photographer from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, are being relocated to her Staten Island residence, now known as the Alice Austen House. This transition will finalize the structure’s collection of her work. Austen had given her archive to the Staten Island Historical Society after her eviction […]