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Parsons student Jontay Kahm presents ‘Ethereal Realms’: A fusion of Indigenous tradition and innovation at the 2024 SWAIA Fashion Show

Avory Johnson closes the collection in a show-stopping floor length gown titled “After Being.” Photo courtesy of Jontay Kahm

On Aug. 18, Cree designer and graduate student at Parsons School of Design Jontay Kahm presented his sophomore collection, “Ethereal Realms,” at the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts…

Visiting Artist Lecture Series works to re-establish Indigenous knowledge and practice at The New School

Photo by Bella Trigg

Rose B. Simpson, New Red Order, and Joe Whittle come to the Parsons Fine Arts Program While most contemporary art draws from Indigenous practices, The New School has…

These Native artists are decolonizing the future

Image courtesy of Cannupa Hanska Luger

A look into the leaders of Indigenous Futurisms This story was updated on Sunday, March 24th at 6:50 pm. The imagined future The sun hovers just above the…

Casa Adela restaurant review: “That place forever in your heart no matter where you live”

Photo by Holland de Klerk

This story was updated on Monday, Feb. 26th at 8:03pm. Before I fled to NYC for college, I grew up in the suburbs of Marin County, California. While…

What you don’t know about The Willow project: The Native perspective

Jane Hughes looks into the camera next to her father and sister as they sit in front of their home in Nome, Alaska. Image provided by Bella Piacente and Jane Hughes

On March 13, 2023, President Biden approved the Willow project, an oil drilling venture by the large crude oil producer, ConocoPhillips, occurring on Alaska’s North Slope. The proposed…

Traditional Neapolitan vs. Classic New York: Which pizza is better?

Two famous NYC pizza joints battle for the top spot. Illustration by HMAC

The classic slice of pizza is one of the few constants in New York City. From a post-workday treat to a hangover cure, pizza is a quick, easy,…