Laura Nova

Laura Nova is an artist, educator, and activator who lives and works on New York's Lower East Side, creating festive, absurdist spectacles that unite generations and diverse communities. The first Public Artist in Residence to be embedded in New York City's Department for the Aging, Nova brings expertise and empathy to her projects and actions, designing each element to enhance social wellness and decrease social isolation. Nova has performed, exhibited, and presented work in galleries, museums, festivals, public monuments, and city streets worldwide.

Submitted by The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center