Curious Jane Camera Obscura / Theatrical Workshop: Insta from The Vanderbilt Republic on Vimeo. Four upside down figures appear behind a soft, white curtain. At times, one grows in size and dimension only to quickly disappear into the background of a churning 3rd Avenue in the Gowanus neighborhood in Brooklyn. The silhouette of a tow … Continue reading Powered by Girls: Curious Jane Students Take on Theater, Technology with a Camera Obscura
Welcome to the Gowanus Upside Down: The Vanderbilt Republic Returns with ‘Obscura/Gowanus II’
Obscura / Gowanus II from The Vanderbilt Republic on Vimeo. When it comes to the Gowanus skyline, George Del Barrio and Ashton Worthington may very well be the urban topographical experts. For years, they've had an opportunity to zoom in on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, the recycling plant on the Gowanus Canal, and the elevated Smith–9th … Continue reading Welcome to the Gowanus Upside Down: The Vanderbilt Republic Returns with ‘Obscura/Gowanus II’
Exhibition Review: When Keith Haring Met Camera Obscura
The treasured moments of privacy, contemplation, and introspection can seem desperately rare in urban culture. The opportunity to quietly reflect during the daytime bustle of the city -- ensconced in a neighborhood surging with crowds, construction, and development -- may seem all but impossible. And yet a masterfully simple exhibit which pays homage to an … Continue reading Exhibition Review: When Keith Haring Met Camera Obscura
With Precision And Sustenance, The People Movers Celebrate Their 5th Anniversary
Five years goes by fast. Creative Director Kate Ladenheim and her contemporary dance company The People Movers haven't wasted a moment of it. The company's crisp and precise aesthetic was on display earlier this month as they celebrated their fifth anniversary at The Gowanus Loft. Both elegant and earthy, the dancers and their supporters gathered … Continue reading With Precision And Sustenance, The People Movers Celebrate Their 5th Anniversary
Powerful ‘RESIST’ Sign Illuminates Gowanus Building For Straphangers And Neighbors Alike
6 simple letters. 6 simple windows. 7 simple words. Volumes of complexity. When it comes to the minds and technical acumen of photographer Ashton Worthington and curator/producer/visual artist George Del Barrio, nothing should come as much of a surprise anymore. Walk along 9th Street just east of the Gowanus Canal at night, and you'll see a crisp, … Continue reading Powerful ‘RESIST’ Sign Illuminates Gowanus Building For Straphangers And Neighbors Alike
Subtle Activism: ‘Supergroup’ Of Brooklyn Artists Cross The Middle Passage Via Camera Obscura
The term 'supergroup' may have been first coined to articulate dynamic collaborations between musicians. We can look to Cream and Wild Flag as some of the best examples. Enter the visual artist supergroup: a Brooklyn collaboration of Open Source Gallery and Vanderbilt Republic. Add the production assistance and curatorial support of The People Movers, and … Continue reading Subtle Activism: ‘Supergroup’ Of Brooklyn Artists Cross The Middle Passage Via Camera Obscura
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