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"Complejo," an exhibit by M. Tony Peralta that examines issues of race and beauty, was inspired by the Sammy Sosa skin lightening controversy.

Sculptor Jaume Plensa's "Echo" installation has been extended through September.

The combination think-tank and community center will feature a host of diverse programming during its 10-week run.

A new arts education center on West Eighth Street is helping weaving newbies and veterans alike handle their yarns.

Scott Taylor's piece "WALK MAN" was attacked by vandals who knocked the 7-foot-tall piece over.

Yarn artist Olek covered a new sculpture in Tompkins Square Park in one of her trademark designs.

Rutenberg Realty will be hosting its first ever art show, featuring the work of several agents who are realtors by day and artists on the side.

The Lowdown Hudson Blues Festival will  launch at the World Financial Center Thursday.

The Openhouse Gallery on Mulberry Street is hosting a real-time art "Digital Art Battle" on Wednesday night.

The IMC gallery's new exhibit, "Elastic Identity," blurs the line between traditional fine art and digital art.

The Lower Eastside Girls Club will paint a mural on the Avenue C wall where another piece of President Obama was controversially covered last year.

Mark Lugo, 30, allegedly had more than $500,000 in art stolen from Manhattan galleries and hotels in his Hoboken apartment.

Artist Scott Taylor's "WALK MAN" sculpture is set for a four-month run in Tompkins Square Park.

Backers of the "art bar" went directly to the SLA after being roundly rejected by the community board.

The exhibit was part of El Museo del Barrio's biennial celebration, featuring performances by New York-based Latino artists.