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An artistic form of recycling has an artist in Belgium creating exceptionally unique sculptures from the bits, bones, and barbs of insects. Joos Habraken creates these insectoid sculptures, measuring from 8 to 15 centimeters tall, out of between 30 and 100 pieces of dead insects. Each sculpture can contain parts from up to 30 individual… Keep Reading
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Online virtual trips to a museum may benefit older people in surprising ways, suggests a new study. Researchers identified an association between regular online museum visits and a reduction of frailty and cognitive decline. The culturally enriching activity made seniors feel less isolated, which earlier studies have shown is linked to a range of health… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — The president of the Downtown Business Association says the group hasn’t been this busy since before the COVID-19 pandemic began. The DBA is working on several projects at the same time just as it’s putting together the organization’s first fall festival after two years. “We’re really busy,” DBA President Joseph A. Wessner said.… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — The halls of H.T. Wiley Intermediate School were filled with wonder Thursday afternoon and Friday morning as families of students participating in summer camps had the opportunity to see what they had been working on for the past few weeks. A Thursday art showcase featured pieces done in various mediums, and on Friday,… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — David O. Grieco has started working 3,000 miles away on the sculpture that will eventually be prominently displayed in Public Square next summer. Mr. Grieco, a Watertown native who lives in Los Angeles, was selected to create the city’s downtown public art project. On Thursday, Michael A. Lumbis, the city’s planning and community… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — Despite some previous controversy, the City Council on Monday unanimously agreed to choose a downtown public art project that was designed by Watertown native David O. Grieco. Mr. Grieco, who flew in from his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, said he was happy to be working on a sculpture that will be… Keep Reading
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14 years ago in Taiwan, an 84-year old military veteran painted an entire government village to prevent it from being torn down. Now aged 98, the painter is still there, as is the village—and it’s since become a famous travel stop. A series of small one-story homes, Rainbow Village is now a city park where… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — What started as an idea after a show at a church-turned-performance-venue in Cortland County has grown into an organization focused on creating opportunities for performers. HarmoNNY Performing Arts Community hosted a virtual kickoff last year, hoping to foster creative local talents to enrich the community. The organization’s launch party was held over Facebook… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — Inspire. Empower. Uplift. These three words encompass the mission of the Troll Market, which strives to reflect the diversity of the community — both artists and audiences — and provide a space for creatives to connect with the public. The art and flea market opened at its original Eastern Boulevard location in October… Keep Reading
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WATERTOWN — Nearly 2,300 people have responded to a survey in three days about five finalists in the running to create an art project on Public Square. But City Councilwomen Lisa A. Ruggiero and Sarah V. Compo have been hearing that some people don’t like any of the five choices. “I’m hearing that they don’t… Keep Reading
