The New Review is a biweekly series where writer Kayley Cassidy will examine an art installation or exhibition close to The New School campus. This week, she reflected on spring break while contrasting the lines between procrastination and rest with the twisted sea creatures of “WHAT IF THEY BARK?” by Cosima von Bonin.
Tag: Arts & Culture
The New Review: ‘Once Upon A Time’ by Keith Haring
The New Review is a biweekly series where writer Kayley Cassidy will examine an art installation or exhibition close to The New School campus. This week, she spent time partying with the funky doodles of Keith Haring in his bathroom mural “Once Upon A Time.”
Fashion on Fifth: Ode to the tabi
This week’s Fashion on Fifth is dedicated to my favorite subversive footwear style, the tabi! A tabi is defined by a split toe that separates a person’s big toe from the rest, just like a flip flop does. The tabi’s split toe is thought to promote agility and mobility. (Yes, they are actually comfortable!) However, in 1988, Belgian designer Martin Margiela was inspired by the Japanese tabi style and debuted it on the runway for the first time. Shock, revolt, then obsession followed. The rest is history.
Fashion on Fifth: Baby, it’s cold outside
This week’s Fashion on Fifth is all about the accessories we wear to stay warm during the winter. In the midst of recent snowfall, accessories are not only necessities, they also transform functional clothes into fashionable outfits. While some go to class with minimal layers, other students opt for wool trench coats, scarves, and mohair hats. From students shuffling out of bed to those with hour-long commutes to class, New Schoolers are finding ways to keep warm from the first snowy winter in over a year.
Restaurant Diary: Williamsburg’s savory breakfast gem, Claudia’s
Restaurant Diary is a biweekly series where food writer Clementine Hecker reviews restaurants that stand out among the millions of options in New York City’s restaurant scene. This week, they look at Claudia’s, a small family-owned restaurant serving traditional Guatemalan cuisine on a quiet part of Bushwick Avenue.
The New Review: ‘Day’s End’ by David Hammons
The New Review is a biweekly series where writer Kayley Cassidy will examine an art installation or exhibition close to The New School campus. This week, she spent time breathing in the salty air at Hudson River Park, reckoning with the haunting past in “Day’s End” by David Hammons.