Editors' Note: The Studio Museum in Harlem, this Spring

The Studio Museum in Harlem has several exciting exhibitions this spring.

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From Object to Subject: Gordon Parks' 1968 Life Photo Essay

Inherent in any photographic image of a human subject is an objectification. The photographer (objectifier) captures an image of the photographed (objectified). Gordon Parks, the black photographer, pianist, poet and filmmaker, was aware of the complex arrangement of power relations involved in photography (particularly documentary photography) when he decided to undertake his 1968 Life photo essay in Harlem.

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Editors' Note: A Year in New York

A Year in New York from Andrew Clancy on Vimeo.

The Poets' Walk: From the Russian Revolution to Occupy Wall Street

Some people say poetry is dying. Maybe.

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On the Scene: The High Line and a Dapper Cellist

This summer a college friend is working at the High Line, a park built on an early twentieth century, elevated railroad on Manhattan's west side. New to New York, I had never heard of the park. My friend was surprised. A bit ashamed, I decided to make my way down to Chelsea and see what the fuss is all about.

I'm glad I did.

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