Hatuey Ramos Fermín

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  • Reports of art scene’s death are exaggerated

    Reports of art scene’s death are exaggerated

    Artists say change defines their relationship with Mott Haven Hatuey Ramos Fermin sits in the most famous apartment in Mott Haven, recording a podcast called “South Bronx Filter.” Fermin is the current tenant of Apartment 3A at 309 Alexander Avenue, which housed the Blue Bedroom where for two years his friend Blanka Amezkua displayed the work of contemporary artists who agreed in exchange for the show to offer a workshop or discussion in the neighborhood.

  • Conversation Series Launches in Mott Haven

    Conversation Series Launches in Mott Haven

    A local artist has developed a new way for people all over the country to stay on top of what’s happening in the Bronx. From artist Blanka Amezkua’s former Bronx Blue Bedroom Project on 309 Alexander Avenue, fellow artist and friend Hatuey Ramos Fermin has developed a monthly podcast for Bronx residents and others nationwide to enjoy.

  • A Tightly Knit and Diverse Arts Scene Grows in the Bronx

    A Tightly Knit and Diverse Arts Scene Grows in the Bronx

    Artist and educator Hatuey Ramos Fermin moved to the Bronx in 2007 to jump-start his career in New York after completing his studies in the Netherlands. An enticing mix of affordable housing and teaching opportunities lured Fermin to the South Bronx. Four years later, he has yet to leave.