Comments (0) Best Art Festival - 2011
Figment Festival
Governors Island is already one of our favorite places on earth: a playground of uncrowded pathways, colonial architecture, and pristine views unspoiled by out-of-control condo development—no one lives there. So we didn't think the Island could really get any better, until the massive Figment Festival moved in. The three-day participatory art fest this year featured 400 performances and interactive installations, including the return of Aqua Attack!!, a battle between good and evil soaking-wet stuffed animals. David Koren, executive producer, says the founders were inspired by the Burning Man ethos when they created this temporary haven of creativity specifically for this unique island in 2007. Since then, Figment has become one of the most exciting arts weekends within ferry distance of Manhattan. Every June. newyork.figmentproject.org/figment-nyc-2011
