Much of the reason why I live in this fine neighborhood is because I worked on Greenpoint Open Studio 2010, a magical event, which I believe was a huge success […]
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Next Level: Ria Nailz
I’ve never received so many compliments on my nails since Ria nail arted the crap out of them, (even after my Instagram blunder-fuck.) All Ria’s artwork is hand painted; there […]
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Leszek Knaflewski at Cleopatra’s
Those who view the recent return of drawing to front room popularity as a sign of economic pragmatism should stop by Cleopatra’s. A gallery more often associated with performative installation […]
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PICK A CARD: CAROLINE BURGHARDT
The world is random; so is Greenpointers. The obsessive collector in me cannot keep my hands off any and all cool looking business cards that I find in coffee shops, […]
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Leszek Knaflewski at Cleopatra’s
Currently showing at Cleopatra’s, a small art gallery (sidenote: here’s a brief story about its inception) tucked into a thin slice of space on a quiet stretch of Meserole, is […]
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Support Good Yoga: Support Your Community
goodyoga’s Indiegogo campaign ends tomorrow. Please donate and support your local community. Watch the video and donate. Every dollar helps. Sharing the campaign with others makes your donation even more […]
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Temporary Tattoo Project & Flying Kites
There is a local charity based right here in Greenpoint called Flying Kites that is building The Flying Kites Leadership Academy, a home and school for abandoned, abused and orphaned children in […]
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The Most Exciting Part About an Old Brick – Art Opening Tonight!
Heading over the Williamsburg Bridge, have you noticed the colorful oval tiles, an art installation that covers the rafters on your way down towards Manhattan? It is one of my […]
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Greenpoint Column, Doors to the Bronx
If you ever do leave Greenpoint, check out Greenpoint artist Gabriela Salazar’s public project For Closure (Outdoors, the Bronx), freshly installed at the Bronx’s West Farms Sq train station on […]
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Street Photography: Spot Cats!?
Regular readers of Greenpointers have seen Spot Dogs NYC a few weeks back, but let it be known I’m an equal opportunity photographer. This particular post features the cats we see […]