The Magic of Block Party Season
To me, there’s nothing like enjoying burgers on the stoop with my neighbors and tapping my feet as musicians jam out on the street. I created this piece to celebrate NYC’s block party culture! Published online as a comic and in the August 6, 2023 print issue of The New York Times, Sunday Arts & Leisure section.
Art Director: Jennifer Ledbury
Art Director: Jennifer Ledbury
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