by Emma Davey 
IRL Gallery, founded in 2020, will no longer call Greenpoint home, moving across the East River to Two Bridges/Chinatown. Their exact location is unclear, though the infamous Dimes Square scene doesn’t appear to be too far away.
Opening in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic shaped IRL’s approach to a gallery space, one that prioritized community and gave artists an outlet to showcase their work and earn a living. The gallery, which focused on emerging…
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why are we having people who aren’t even supporting local spaces write about them when they shutter? then call to “brainstorm” what could go in there next. gross. tone deaf. thanks for the closure notice.