Under the direction of Dr. Janos Marton, the Living Museum — on the grounds of the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens Village, Queens — is an enchanting oasis of creativity. Serving individuals under psychiatric care, it abounds with wonderfully intriguing artworks in a range of media and styles fashioned by former and current patients. I recently had the opportunity to visit it, along with AHRC Art Specialist Bonnie Astor and members of the AHRC family. What follows is a small sampling of what we saw there:
Frank Boccio
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John Tursi, Wire sculptures made from coat hangers (two of several)
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Einstein painted on straightjacket against backdrop of painting by Issa Ibrahim
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Stephen Spagnoli
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Graffiti by James Kusel, Homage to the Living Museum and its director, Dr. Janos Marton
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Stephen Spagnoli, close-up of huge work
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Photos of artworks by Lois Stavsky