The Albright-Knox Art Gallery Public Art Initiative hosted Van Aken for a residency to establish new relationships with artists in the field of bio-arts and with professionals and students proficient ...

It's that time of year. A tree that looks like something from Dr. Seuss is about to bloom in Central New York.

Art enthusiasts are being invited to "embark on a unique journey of perception" during "Outside In" at the Van Aken District.

Norman Van Aken is a gifted storyteller, on and off the plate. And the tale of one of his heroes, culinary legend Jacques Pépin, is a doozy. “It’s a beautiful story,” Van Aken says.