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BAM Artists and the Culture Wars of the 80s and 90s
Triptych (Eyes of One on Another), Photo: Maria BaranovaBy Susan YungTriptych (Eyes of One on Another), coming to the Howard Gilman Opera House June 6—8, is a paean to photographer Robert Mapplethorpe,...
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In Context: Triptych (Eyes of One on Another)
Situated somewhere between erotic heat and cool classicism, the work of controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe obliterates the high-low divide, exploding classical conceptions of beauty. Fueled...
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Twenty-Five Years of Legendary Performances at MetroTech
Danny Kapilian has brought some of the biggest and most exciting names in music to the BAM R&B Festival at MetroTech, our free Thursday-afternoon summer concert series, since 1995. Burning Spear,...
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Katy Clark & David Binder: A Conversation
Photo: Jesse WinterIn January 2019, David Binder assumed the role of BAM’s Artistic Director, succeeding Executive Producer Joseph V. Melillo. BAM President Katy Clark recently spoke to David on the...
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In Context: Ballet British Columbia
Photo: Michael SlobodianCanada’s beloved contemporary ballet company celebrates 10 years of excellence under the leadership of artistic director Emily Molnar, a former soloist with Ballett Frankfurt....
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When the Wall is On Stage
Photo: Michael SlobodianBy David HsiehIn the conventional sense, the stage is defined by the space between the three visible walls and the fourth invisible wall. The three visible walls separate the...
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In Context: Espæce
Photo: Christophe Raynaud de LageAn enormous moveable wall splits and folds like a book. Five performers—three dancers, a soprano, and an actor—navigate this stunning monolith to create a...
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Meet the Projection Team That Keeps BAMcinemaFest Rolling
Mike Katz, Head ProjectionistBy Sam PolcerThe film festivalThe New Yorker called “The city’s best independent showcase” is in full swing, which makes Mike Katz, who has been the Head Projectionist here...
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Go Behind the Scenes with Two of BAM’s Most Dynamic Staff Members
Daisy Desnuda (photo by Doug Ross) and Flower Tortilla (photo by Michael Avance)By David HsiehThey have double identities. To BAM staff and patrons, they are Leo Paredes and Hector Rios, with the...
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Beyond the Canon: Touki Bouki + Breathless
Touki Bouki (1973) + Breathless (1960)It is no secret that the cinema canon has historically skewed toward lionizing the white, male auteur. Beyond the Canon is a monthly series that seeks to question...
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The Problem-Solving Production Managers Working Behind the Scenes at the BAM...
Everybooty, 2018. Photo: Santiago FelipeBy David HsiehThe black box Fishman Space in the BAM Fisher was built to be flexible, and since it opened in 2012, artists have come up with unexpected ways to...
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Beyond the Canon: 3 by Maya Deren + Mulholland Drive
It is no secret that the cinema canon has historically skewed toward lionizing the white, male auteur. Beyond the Canon is a monthly series that seeks to question that history and broaden horizons by...
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Beyond the Canon: Wadjda + Alice in the Cities
It is no secret that the cinema canon has historically skewed toward lionizing the white, male auteur. Beyond the Canon is a monthly series that seeks to question that history and broaden horizons by...
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Beyond the Canon: Invisible Adversaries + Invasion of the Body Snatchers
It is no secret that the cinema canon has historically skewed toward lionizing the white, male auteur. Beyond the Canon is a monthly series that seeks to question that history and broaden horizons by...
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Beyond the Canon: Girlfriends + Husbands
It is no secret that the cinema canon has historically skewed toward lionizing the white, male auteur. Beyond the Canon is a monthly series that seeks to question that history and broaden horizons by...
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Darkness and Delight: The Choreography of Michael Keegan-Dolan
Photo: Marie-Laure BrianeBy Susan YungThe highest compliment to Michael Keegan-Dolan’s choreography? It makes you want to get up on stage and dance alongside his company, Teaċ Daṁsa. Its kinetic...
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Larry Ossei-Mensah & Glenn Kaino: A Conversation
Larry Ossei-Mensah (Left) and Glenn Kaino (Right) in front of BlueLarry Ossei-Mensah, Ghanaian-American curator and cultural critic, is guest curator of The Rudin Family Gallery at BAM Strong, BAM’s...
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Plotting a Journey Through Race and Time: Programming Garrett Bradley’s America
By Ashley Clark At some point, most film programmers working in theatrical exhibition will be confronted with aquestion: what, exactly, to do with a film of unconventional length? It’s hard to give a...
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A Preview of the 2019 BAMkids Movie Matinee and Music Series
By Sam Polcer Our BAMkids programming, which inspires young audiences with a delightful and diverse lineup of concerts, workshops, movie matinees, and live performances for kids ages 2—11, begins...
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Fantástico! Your Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Playing Like a Brazilian in...
Beginning October 31, the dancers of Grupo de Rua make their BAM debut at the Howard Gilman Opera House with their gravity-defying work Inoah. The group hails from Rio de Janeiro and was co-founded by...
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