From Romantic Perversions by Bery Fine
Bloomberg expresses concern over the (gasp!) ascendence of the mighty, mighty hipster: “Brooklyn’s cachet as a global brand and epitome of urban hipsterdom is shifting NYC’s center of gravity, reducing the supremacy of Manhattan and exerting more influence on NY’s political, economic and cultural life.” [Bloomberg]
Also added to the “JUST IN, in case you didn’t notice” file: Median rent in Brooklyn hits $2,890, virtually in the same league as Manhattan. [NY Daily News]
Opening Reception, tonight, 6pm – 9pm
Along the Forge by Johnny Panessa at The Picture Farm.
Along the Forge is a two year visual catalogue that took Johnny Panessa up and down the seven tributaries from the clear trickles at the headwaters to the brackish soup at the river’s mouth. A combination of the people and the environment, this body of work identifies how the pollutants affect a large swath of residents both directly and indirectly.
Opening Reception, tonight, 6pm – 9pm Romantic Perversions, New Photography by Beryl Fine.
In her collection of work, Beryl Fine looks to the camera to explore female sexuality, posturing, and gender predispositions.
at SHAG.
“This is the moment when Lucky Luna, possibly the only Mexican-Taiwanese restaurant in Greenpoint, makes good on its hyphenated premise.”
RECOMMENDED “Reverse” carnitas tacos; Peking duck confit bao; congee; lu rou fan; posole. $4 to $10. [NY Times] Lucky Luna
In the galleries, opening receptions tonight: Dark Light, Works by Brian Willmont at Greenpoint Terminal Gallery; URL Familiar, Matthew Hillock at Outlet Fine Art; Nearly West, Walter Pickering at The Front Room.
Video Poems + Prose Poems at The Picture Show in Greenpoint.
Luis Tabuenca + Dafna Naphtali at The Firehouse Space.
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