Art

"The Neighbors" art exhibit. (credit: CBS 2)

Residents Of Swanky TriBeCa Building Unwittingly Become Subjects Of Art Exhibit

Arne Svenson took pictures of his neighbors through their windows without warning neighbors they were on candid camera.

2013/05/16

Tilda Swinton arrives for the screening of "Moonrise Kingdom" and the opening ceremony of the 65th Cannes film festival on May 16, 2012 in Cannes. (credit: VALERY HACHE/AFP/GettyImages)

MoMA Hosts Actress Tilda Swinton’s Performance Art Piece

In “The Maybe,” Swinton lies sleeping in a glass box for the day. The exhibit will move locations within the museum every time Swinton performs.

2013/03/24

Think Sweet, a Brooklyn café known for its unique ‘mefuneket’ sandwich, displays this faux sandwich created by local award-winning artist Robin Antar.

Brooklyn Artist Turns Borough’s Famed Sandwich Into Work Of Art

Moti Rabinowitz and Robin Antar are both artists — although they work in different mediums.

2013/03/19

Glowing Angels by Scott LoBaido on Staten Island (credit: Sean Sweeney)

Staten Island Artist Pays Tribute To Sandy Hook Students

A man who used his art to help Staten Island heal after superstorm Sandy is trying to do the same for Newtown, Connecticut following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

2013/01/15

NYC’s 5 Best Tattoo Parlors

The five shops below are known for creativity, artistic flair, custom-design work and safety; possibly the perfect combination of edgy and mainstream.

2013/01/10

Coal, from America Today by Thomas Hart Benton (credit: Metropolitan Museum Of Art)

Metropolitan Museum Of Art Receives 10-Panel ‘America Today’ Mural

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has received an epic 10-panel mural by realist painter Thomas Hart Benton depicting American life before the Depression.

2012/12/12

NYC’s 6 Best Dog Runs

New York City is full of great dog walks, runs and parks. City parks have four designations for dogs: no dogs allowed, dogs on leash, off-leash and dog runs.

CBS New York–2012/12/11

If you’re looking for the latest Disney release or even a jumbo-size cola, these places aren’t for you. But if you’re looking for edgy film in an intimate setting, then check out the city’s five best microtheaters.

2012/10/10

The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, August 16

Watch a free performance by Gladys Knight and the Commodores, check out an art exhibit inspired by Mother Nature, or celebrate the Latino Cultural Festival tonight in New York City.

2012/08/16

New Program Turns Construction Scaffolding Into Art

New York City has about 1 million feet of construction scaffolding at any given time, and some of it is turning into art.

2012/08/11

Hudson River Park Art Walk: 8 Pieces Of Outdoor Artwork to See

The roughly two mile-stretch of Hudson River Park between Grand Street in Tribeca and West 29th in Chelsea offers tremendous views of the New Jersey shoreline, the Manhattan skyline and Lady Liberty herself, along with eight fascinating works of art.

2012/08/09

The Met’s Best Blues: Six Paintings At The Metropolitan Museum of Art That Will Cool You Off

It’s no secret, of course, that museums carefully regulate their temperatures to protect their treasures. This climate control makes museums an excellent option for escaping New York City’s heat and humidity. At the Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can get even cooler by seeking out its bluest, chilliest paintings.

CBS New York–2012/07/31

The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art's MoCCA FEST 2012 (Credt: moccany.org)

NYC Comics Museum Closes Doors, Plans For Future

New York City’s comics museum has closed its doors while it plans for the future.

2012/07/11

Caravaggio, The Denial of St. Peter (credit: Jennifer Eberhart)

5 Most Iconic Works Of Art In New York

Renowned for their beauty and ingenuity, iconic works are no stranger to New York City. Consider visiting some of the world’s most infamous works housed right here in the Big Apple.

2012/04/16