Meet the musicians, filmmakers, writers, theater makers, and artists of all stripes that make their home in what we call affectionately “Upstate Manhattan”.
The On Air podcast showcases film, stage, music, visual artists and writers from Inwood and neighboring communities. The programming consists of two featured segments: Artist Spotlight and Live N’ Local.
In Artist Spotlight segments we tell the stories of Inwood artists and creators recorded at beloved local haunts in the community. Hosted by Aaron Simms. In Live N’ Local segments we interview Inwood musicians and provide an intimate platform to feature a live showcase of their work. Hosted by Aaron Simms and Jonathan Bell.
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Meet the musicians, filmmakers, writers, theater makers, and artists of all stripes that make their home in what we affectionately call “Upstate Manhattan”.
Welcome to Inwood Art Works On Air podcast! This artist spotlight is on visual artist, Yiorgos.
Yiorgos (George Tsugranes) retired in 2018 from his professions as a floral designer and a middle school math teacher for the Annenberg-funded arts program of JHS 22 and at the Special Music School near Lincoln Center. He has been creating visual art ever since.
Yiorgos’s art is always life-affirming, playful, and appealing. He has shaped a unique style that is instantly recognizable, bringing an appreciation of organic forms and the omnipresence of geometry to his work.
When not creating stirring images, he enjoys playing classical and jazz music at the piano, traveling abroad, and taking long walks with his wife and Labrador retriever.
He has previously exhibited at ChocNYC (February 2025) and Kuro Kirin (Fall 2024). His pieces are to be found in several private collections. And we are thrilled to present his work at Inwood Art Works this Fall (2026).
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