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Papergirl Radio

Papergirl Radio

By Papergirl-Brooklyn

Papergirl Radio is part of the Papergirl-Brooklyn project, a participatory art project bringing an interactive art experience to various communities around Brooklyn, centering resident voices, and redistributing contributed art to the unsuspecting public. This public art project includes a multi-location exhibition and corresponding audio program to highlight resident voices and in support of independent local businesses.
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Papergirl RadioSep 21, 2020

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Red Hook

Red Hook

Papergirl-Brooklyn comes to Red Hook, Brooklyn.

The art installation on Hoek Pizza and Bar connects visitors to this program in which we talk with residents about the creativity, teaching, and community in each area.

In this episode we talk with Nica Rabinowitz (Fiberhouse Collective), Yasmeen Abdullah, and Tiffiney Davis (Red Hook Art Project).

Music in this episode is by Renata Zeiguer.

Papergirl-Brooklyn is organized by Sina Basila Hickey and Annie Del Hierro

Original title music and beats by Nick Jost

This project is a Brooklyn Arts Fund recipient.

Nov 11, 202042:41
Bed-Stuy

Bed-Stuy

Papergirl-Brooklyn comes to Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.

The art installation on the Brooklyn Public Library -Marcy Branch connects visitors to this program in which we talk with residents about the creativity, Black-owned businesses, and community in each area.

In this episode we talk with Stevenson Dunn (The Bishop), Kamau Ware (Black Gotham Experience), and Isha Joseph (Make Manifest).

Music in this episode is by Tiga.

Papergirl-Brooklyn is organized by Sina Basila Hickey and Annie Del Hierro

Original title music and beats by Nick Jost

This project is a Brooklyn Arts Fund recipient.

Nov 03, 202044:55
East Brooklyn

East Brooklyn

Papergirl-Brooklyn comes to East New York and Brownsville, Brooklyn.

The art installation on the BKLYN Eats restaurant connects visitors to this program in which we talk with residents about the creativity, resources, and community in each area.

In this episode we talk with the co-founders of Universe City, Anna Iri, and Kwesi Johnson.

Music in this episode is by Felicia Douglass.

Papergirl-Brooklyn is organized by Sina Basila Hickey and Annie Del Hierro

Original title music and beats by Nick Jost

This project is a Brooklyn Arts Fund recipient.

Oct 22, 202046:38
Greenpoint

Greenpoint

Papergirl-Brooklyn comes to Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

The art installation on the Little Tiffin restaurant connects visitors to this program in which we talk with residents about the creativity, immigration, and community in each area.

In this episode we talk with Boris Torres, Polina Barskaya, Mario Gotoh, and Little Tiffin (Monurai Bhakdina & Keith Sirchio).

Music in this episode is by Ourida.

Papergirl-Brooklyn is organized by Sina Basila Hickey and Annie Del Hierro

Original title music and beats by Nick Jost

This project is a Brooklyn Arts Fund recipient.

Oct 20, 202042:39
Sunset Park

Sunset Park

Papergirl-Brooklyn comes to Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

The art installation on the Yafa Deli connects visitors to this program in which we talk with residents about the creativity, gentrification, and community in each area.

In this episode we talk with Betty Yu, Miguel Ayuso,  Nooshin Rostami, and Ali Suliman.

Music in this episode is by Gabriel Birnbaum.

Papergirl-Brooklyn is organized by Sina Basila Hickey and Annie Del Hierro

Original title music and beats by Nick Jost

This project is a Brooklyn Arts Fund recipient.

Oct 18, 202044:35
Coney Island

Coney Island

Papergirl-Brooklyn comes to Coney Island, Brooklyn.

The art installation on the MCU Park connects visitors to this program in which we talk with residents about the creativity, movements, and community in each area.

In this episode we talk with Arantxa Araujo, Sofi Du, Alex Kaluzhsky, and Alexandra  Silversmith of Alliance for Coney Island.

Music in this episode is by Katie Von Schleicher.

Papergirl-Brooklyn is organized by Sina Basila Hickey and Annie Del Hierro

Original title music and beats by Nick Jost

This project is a Brooklyn Arts Fund recipient.

Oct 15, 202043:25
Bushwick

Bushwick

Papergirl-Brooklyn comes to Bushwick, Brooklyn.

The art installation on the garage of MayDay Space connects visitors to this program in which we talk with residents about the creativity, movements, and community in each area.

In this episode we talk with Justin Lin, Pati Rodriguez, and Emmaline Payette.

Music in this episode is by La Micanica Popular.

Papergirl-Brooklyn is organized by Sina Basila Hickey and Annie Del Hierro

Original title music and beats by Nick Jost

This project is a Brooklyn Arts Fund recipient.

Oct 07, 202041:51
Flatbush

Flatbush

Papergirl-Brooklyn comes to Flatbush, Brooklyn.

The art installation on the wall of Cinco de Mayo connects visitors to this program in which we talk with residents about the creativity, movements, and community in each area.

In this episode we talk with Carlos Pinto, Vince Ballentine, and Yoon Sun Choi.

Music in this episode is by Sarah Cabral.


Papergirl-Brooklyn is organized by Sina Basila Hickey and Annie Del Hierro

Original title music and beats by Nick Jost


This project is a Brooklyn Arts Fund recipient. 

Oct 04, 202038:01
Origins of Papergirl

Origins of Papergirl

Papergirl is coming to Brooklyn! 

But what is Papergirl, and who started this trend of giving away art for free by bike? Papergirl-Brooklyn organizers Sina Basila Hickey and Annie Del Hierro debut Papergirl Radio by going back to the origins of Papergirl

Sina, who has previously organized Papergirl projects, talked with Aisha Ronniger, the founder of Papergirl, to talk about the origins of this project and what it does for a community. Sina also spoke with Fatherless, Addison Karl, and Luna Park about why they are again participating in Papergirl ten years later, the impact of public art, the importance of building connections with your community, having a political voice, and more. 


Original music and sound support by Nick Jost

This episode was edited by Sina Basila Hickey

“Papergirl-Brooklyn” is sponsored, in part, by the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC)

Thank you to our partner BKC

Sep 23, 202042:50
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Sep 21, 202001:11