Writing of Manhattan at the end of the 20th century, the architect Rem Koolhaas described a new kind of monument, one “available for meaning as a billboard is for advertisement:”
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The Back Room Consignment Shop
When I visited the Back Room Consignment Shop (832 Manhattan Ave), I spent an hour looking through the collection. Sally, the owner, was very kind and helpful, as was Darius, who […]
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Exhibit: A Salon Takes the Stage
Art, beauty, expression. Exhibit: A Salon (182 Driggs Ave) is the hub of creativity with the seamless blending of a hair salon and art gallery. Get your inner rock maven on […]
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Make Some Sound At Reverse Space – Open Recording Session Tonight! (7/19)
I am intrigued and excited about tonight’s event at REVERSE (28 Frost St) which invites Greenpointers to be part of Matthew Matthew’s interactive installation. Matthew Matthew invites you to a sound recording […]
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“Botanical” Opens At Dobbin Project Space Fri (4/12) & Live “Naked Plants” Drawing Sat (4/13)
There is always something intriguing going on at Greenpointers HQ, which is the home of Dobbin Project Space (50-52 Dobbin St). When I walked in the door there was a […]
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Calicornucopia Art Show : Gift Guide
Giving a piece of art as a gift can be tricky, but it’s tricky for the same reason it’s so special. Good thing Calico (67 West St.,#206) has put […]
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Calico Brooklyn: New Greenpoint Gallery Opens Friday 9/28
You might know Scott Chasse from his OMGWEBCATS drawings or from his obsessive paintings of Burt Reynolds. This Friday September 28, 2012, 7-9pm, Scott is introducing a new art gallery […]
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Cause + Effect Closing Party – Wednesday 8/22
Pop up street art gallery Cause + Effect will be holding their temporary space closing party – unless the landlord decides otherwise – this Wednesday evening August 22rd, 2012 at […]
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REVERSE Space: Last Night Tonight! Sunday 8/19
On Friday, I stopped by REVERSE Space, which opened in May 2012. Six artists were invited to create and exhibit in the space from July 16-August 19. Friday was the […]
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Pierogi: Unreliable Narrator
As a recovering art student I am reticent to even begin this review. My few brief and mostly booze muddled years at the museum school taught me a few things. […]