David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
Navigating Apps with Changes in Memory: Join Our Study
December 2, 2025
Weill Cornell Medicine seeks older adults with mild memory loss for a study on improving navigation apps. Participation is valuable,...
Ai Weiwei Is Coming to Roosevelt Island. That’s an Art World BFD
Ai Weiwei is one of the most prominent and influential contemporary artists, documentarians, and activists of our time. Born in Beijing, China, in 1957, he is globally recognized for his provocative work that fearlessly intertwines art with social and political…
Do Not Miss: Ioan Popoiu’s Landmark Show, “Next Stop: Venus?” Open Now
One week ago, RIVAA artist Ioan Popoiu welcomed art lovers to Next Stop: Venus?, a solo exhibit featuring the paintings of an artist thriving in his prime. If you missed the opening, be sure you see it before closing on…
On Sunday, October 22nd, “Immigrant Voices in the Pandemic” at Gallery RIVAA
Next weekend, Gallery RIVAA at 527 Main Street will host a book launch for Immigrant Voices in the Pandemic. The book is ambitious, a collection of stories focused on how the artists handled the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19. Roosevelt Island’s…
Spectrum, RIVAA’s New Members Show, Opening Reception on Saturday
Gallery RIVAA’s summer members show, Spectrum, welcomes everyone for an opening reception on Saturday, August 5th. From 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., meet the artists and see what they’ve been up to this year. Get a first look at Spectrum on…
New York You Missed: Poster House Museum
The Poster House Museum is a unique museum located in New York City. It is the first museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to posters. Edited by David Stone for The Roosevelt island Daily News The museum’s exhibitions, events,…
Gap Show – RIVAA’s New Idea Surprises Next Week at the Gallery
What is a gap show? We’re about to find out on Wednesday June 14th, when RIVAA‘s artists surprise visitors with a themed show. With ten days to run, they will fill the walls with inspiration while sculpted objects surprise from…
For Pride Month Event-A RIVAA Call For LGBTQ Artists
Saluting Pride Month 2023 on Roosevelt Island, Gallery RIVAA hosts an exhibit of LGBTQ art from June 26th to July 2nd. Now, there’s call for artists who want to exhibit their work. The Roosevelt Island Daily News Celebrating Pride Month:…
Who Is Danny Simmons, New York City Rennaisance Man?
Rapper, actor, painter and author Danny Simmons is a man of many talents. Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Simmons made a name for himself in the arts community with his prolific output and commitment to social justice. In this blog…
Franz Marc Never Painted Again: The Case Against War
Because he died so young – only 36, still in the upward arc of his art – you won’t find a lot of Franz Marc’s creations in museums and galleries. But a painting in the modern art rooms in the…
Etsy Sellers Strike Impacts LGBTQ, Disabilities Artists
Originally published by The 19th Assorted Ideas, Large & Small For Brontë Grimm, Etsy was supposed to be a reprieve from the pandemic’s economic toll. Like so many others, Grimm, an artist based in Portland, Oregon, hit a financial low…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor