Natalie Melendez

Journalist at Time Out New York

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Foxing Bring Self-Titled Release to Life at the Echoplex — kinda cool magazine

Oct 17, 2024 | kindacoolmagazine.com | Natalie Melendez

Written by Natalie MelendezGraphic by Rebekah WittOn stage at Los Angeles’ Echoplex, Foxing frontman Conor Murphy was keen to remind everyone that Foxing, their self-titled fifth album, is a labor of love. The St. Louis-based band self-produced, recorded, and released the new album—they even made their own cover art. Now on the road for the supporting tour, they’re also (as Murphy so proudly announced) driving the tour van themselves.
The Greeting Committee Create Community in Santa Ana — kinda cool magazine

Aug 8, 2024 | kindacoolmagazine.com | Natalie Melendez

In The Greeting Committee’s latest release, frontwoman Addie Sartino grapples with the consequences of self-inflicted solitude. She speaks plainly but honestly, often masking the pain with groovy, sunkissed melodies. Everyone’s Gone and I Know I’m The Cause might be an insight into Sartino’s rather lonesome life, but its intricate production and catchy lyricism flourish in front of a roaring crowd.
Stop what you’re doing and check out this new book on NYC’s subway stops

Aug 24, 2023 | timeout.com | Natalie Melendez

A typical subway trip may only take 10 to 20 minutes, but Rita Nannini's subway journey took 10 years. The photographer set out to travel all 665 miles of NYC's subway tracks, photographing the first and final stops on every single subway line in the subway system. First Stop Last Stop, Nannini’s first book, is the tangible culmination of that project, where Nannini explores the varying communities along the NYC subway’s terminal stops and their relationship to public transit.
Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary Design

Aug 23, 2023 | timeout.com | Natalie Melendez

Can cow manure be turned into casings for loudspeakers and lamps? The MoMA's latest exhibition says yes. Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary designs will open up on the museum's street-level gallery on September 2nd. The exhibit will explore the ways designers can repurpose the materials around us to extend their life-cycle and promote environmental preservation.
The Museum and Laboratory of the Jewish Comics Experience

Aug 23, 2023 | timeout.com | Natalie Melendez

A new exhibition that celebrates Jewish comics is coming to the Center for Jewish History this fall. JewCE! The Museum and Laboratory of the Jewish Comics Experience will showcase the work of renouned Jewish comics writers and artists, including original artwork, historical artifacts, interactive installations that explore Jewish themes and narratives in comics and more.
Five Miles | Art in New York

Aug 23, 2023 | timeout.com | Natalie Melendez

Southern wives' tales, folklore and fables—these are the works that inspired BK Adams' upcoming exhibition at the Claire Oliver Gallery in Harlem. "Five Miles" is a collection of 10 large-scale multimedia pieces that explore complex biographical and allegorical stories. Recurring characters, such as a lion and a blue horse, appear throughout Adams' artwork alongside pieces of nature to depict scenes of encouragement and inspiration.
NYC’s graffiti artist Snoeman is brightening the city one storefront at a time

Aug 17, 2023 | timeout.com | Natalie Melendez

If you’ve spent any amount of time in Upper Manhattan, chances are you’ve seen a mysterious figure spray painting local storefronts in brightly colored hues. Snoeman, a beloved NYC-based graffiti artist, likes to keep a low profile. On the streets, it’s unlikely you’ll recognize him without a spray can in his hands and a protective mask over his face. Online, you'll find nothing more than a partly-covered profile.
All That Is Seen And Unseen

Aug 16, 2023 | timeout.com | Natalie Melendez

A new art exhibit that explores a "queer technological Eastern European diaspora" is coming to Governors Island's Flux Factory. All That Is Seen and Unseen, created by Brooklyn-based artist Amelia Marzec, will feature shrines with coming out stories broadcast over Family Radio Service, a sculputure on the lookout for military aircraft, digital photos and more. Opening day on August 19 (2pm to 5pm) will feature an artist talk with Marzec at 3pm.
Flavors of the Open returns to NYC with an all-star lineup of celebrity chefs

Aug 3, 2023 | timeout.com | Natalie Melendez

Celebrate the U.S. Open with a smorgasbord from top chefs!Calling all foodies and tennis fans! The US Open’s signature food event is back for its second consecutive year on August 24 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Flavors of the Open will feature special dishes by celebrity chefs from their on-site restaurants, special performances and meet and greets with top tennis players.
Pay tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat in a new event at his burial location in Brooklyn

Aug 2, 2023 | timeout.com | Natalie Melendez

The tribute event will feature visual art, poetry and music inspired by the late artist’s work. The bold-colored, expressive characters of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s artwork are instantly recognizable — and a staple of the 1980s art scene. Soon, fans of the late artist will be able to gather in an event that honors Basquiat in his home borough. On Thursday, September 7, The Green-Wood Cemetery (the site of Basquiat’s burial) is hosting a tribute to the Brooklyn-based artist.