Thinkers in Residence spend time on 14th Street over the festival weekend reflecting on 14th Street, patterns of movement, artists, pedestrians, publics, personal reflections, and participation. Their responses take the form of writing, walking, image-making, poetry, or on-the-spot conversations with the public.
And now the observations of Joshua Suzanne:
Photo credits: Paul Takeuchi
So my thoughts about this years festival AIOP 2019 NYC “INVISIBLE:
I loved the title because seniors are overlooked in many ways …especially as artist unless they are REALLY well known…then, due to their absolute success , they are worthy of our eyes and ears …if not, then “invisible”
The investment world of art looks to the “young and beautiful” (remember beauty being in the eye of the beholder of money)
I also really appreciated the seasoned sense of seriousness and humor with many of the projects presented. For example “Queen Pecks” (Ms Muscle Barbara Lubliner “Roar with Ms. Muscle”) with boobs for biceps….or the gentleman in the cage with interpreters (Billy X Curmano “Visibility Unseen (Portrait of the Artist as Political Prisoner”)
I believe we all have something, special or not, to share with the world. I also know as I get older that perspectives change. Perhaps, like ancient times and tribes, elders will be looked upon as wise from experience rather than old and out of touch in modern day society
Thanks for all the fun 
-Joshua Suzanne-
For more of Joshua Suzanne visit: http://www.rags-a-gogo.com
