Emireth Herrera Valdés

Around Here We The Cool Studio 42 West St. Greenpoint, Brooklyn, June 17-July 1, 2026 Perhaps it is Greenpoint’s industrial architecture, its proximity to the East River, or the creative energy that continues to pulse through the neighborhood, yet what ultimately emerges is a desire for connection—with people, artists, and the local community.

A look at an artist whose work crosses the boundaries between painting and sculpture and walks the sensitive line between abstract and representation. Zigi Ben-Haim is a painter and sculptor who works with aluminum, wire mesh, burlap, newsprint, and unconventional materials. His constant reinvention gives his work a dynamic and powerful vibration that sparks curiosity in its viewers and never fails to surprise.

ArtCrawl Harlem, a non-profit arts education organization, continues its mission of elevating Harlem on the metropolitan cultural map with its 2024 program Boundaries & Connections. Curated by Ulysses Williams, this program provides a platform for artists to explore the theme Games People Play, blending contemporary art with the historical legacy of Harlem.