One of the Classics; Timed to Perfection

William Blake and his art – poetry, painting and engravings – have come to be accepted as important and revolutionary and have been the inspiration to a slew of contemporary artists, writers, musicians and creators. Artists like Thomas Harris, Alan Moore and Bruce Dickinson all give credit to Blake as a major influence on their work.

His art is simultaneously epic and apocalyptic. With religion and the human soul at the heart of much of Blake's work, it is evocative and creates a inner sense of contemplation, sorrow and soul-searching for the viewer.

And there might not be a day more suited to the opening of a William Blake exhibition in New York than September 11th.

The folks at The Morgan Library & Museum understood – perhaps subconsciously – the undertone of the day, with thousands of New Yorkers still searching for answers, for closure, for support. They appreciated the intrinsic link to Blake's own personal investigation and his work.

Spend A Rainy Weekend On The Water Pod

I just found out about this, and I'm going. Rain be damned.

The Water Pod is a “floating sculpture, mobile art exhibition and living space that demonstrates sustainable technology.” To me it just seems cool.

It's a living art project, something that teaches, inspires and...well, just gives New Yorkers something interesting to do this weekend.

I'm intrigued by the idea of interactive art; of a piece that allows the public to see inside. The Water Pod brings spectators on board to see the concept in action. Enjoy!

Gotham City, Metropolis...Uganda? Comics Ain't Just For Kids

The African Country of Uganda isn't initially synonymous with those other famous comic book cities. Nor is a doctor on par with costumed heroes and nefarious villains.

But in Vertigo Comic's Unknown Soldier, Lwanga Moses and his wife, both doctors who return to the civil-war torn country to put their medical training to a higher purpose, take the forefront as heroes in a monthly comic series.

Comic books come with a stigma, often looked at as low-brow pop-culture entertainment. Sometimes it's true. Other times, however, even web-slinging masked men and a group of persecuted heroes with astonishing powers can be part of gripping and intense storytelling, drawn with beautiful colors and wonderful skill.

Vertigo, an imprint of DC, is one of many comic book publishers who expand the art of comics and graphic novels to encompass real world history, with stories like Unknown Soldier and 2008's Incognegro.

Reading comic books is a worthwhile pass time for more than teenage boys prone to daydreaming. The writers, the inkers, the pencillers, the artists – they are all skilled creators who should be appreciated like authors, painters and actors.

If you're leery about diving into the world of super powered characters, try wading in first with a story about atrocity, civil war, and bravery.

Art is often meant to be impactful, the medium shouldn't matter.

A Missive For Art

Here's a challenge for you.

Nothing major, nothing complicated, nothing that's going to wear away from your personal endeavors...in fact it might actually enhance your ability to exist in a world greater than yourself.

I want you to do something art related this weekend.

Get out and visit a Museum. How about a play? Check out a concert. See a movie. Draw something.

Whatever it is, take the time to enjoy it. Clear out all business and slow down. There was a time when no one had cell phones or pagers, email or answering machines.

Just turn everything else off and enjoy the creativity surrounding you.

Have a great weekend.

Houston Street & 'Wowery'

This city is cool. I'm sorry...it just is.

Every now and then you'll see something, or hear about an event that happens in NYC that probably won't happen anywhere else.

It just reminds me that I live in a mecca of culture, craziness, tourists, traffic, art, action and so many other amazing things.

Here's a glimpse at one of those 'WOW' items that will make you appreciate the city just that much more.

Be A Film Maker...Win a Free Move!!!

Moishe's Moving is excited to announce its first ever Moving Movie Madness competition!

Just record your move with Moishe's. Use style, use creativity, use wit, use humor...use it all to show us the ups and downs, the frustrations and the fun of your move. Then post your video on our Facebook Competition Page* before Labor Day to qualify.
*See website for contest rules and uploading restrictions.

The winner's move will be fully refunded AND their video published on Moishes.com as well as our Facebook Page!

Voting will begin on September 8th, after all videos have been submitted.

The winner will be the entrant with the most votes, SO BE SURE to get all of your friends and family to vote!!!

Voting Ends on October 7th, and the winner – as chosen by Moishe's Fans – will be announced on the next day, October 8th.

– We want to hear the humor and the fabulous one-liners fly!

– We want to watch emotions flare!

– We want to see YOUR Moving Movie!

The winner of Moishe's Moving Movie Madness will have their move refunded in full, and their video publicized on both Moishes.com and Moishe's Facebook page.
**All submissions become property of Moishe's Moving Systems.

Coney Mindland

There is an air of intrigue that surrounds Coney Island, even for the residents of its home borough – Brooklyn. It's aging, it's crowded, it's sordid...and it's phenomenal.

Brooklynites think of it, simultaneously, as an exotic place to spend some sunny summer days and as their own. Coney Island has history, once a mecca for tourists during the '20's and '30's, the amusement park attracted none other than Sigmund Freud on his only visit to the United States.

That singular trek by the famous psychologist, and the activities of a little known – and possibly non-existent – group of Freudian Followers called The Coney Island Amateur Psychoanalytic Society, are the subject of a new exhibit at The Coney Island Museum by media artist Zoe Beloff.

This exhibition is just off the beaten track enough to stand out and fit in. Just like Coney Island itself.

And...the museum is open on the weekends!!!