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Arts & Culture

Daytrippin’ For The Arts: Gowanus’ Vanderbilt Republic Takes Over Snug Harbor In Staten Island

Courtesy of Vanderbilt Republic.One of Gowanus’ cultural outposts has taken their show on the road. And what a worthwhile trip it is. George Del Barrio [http://vanderbiltrepublic.com/pm] has curated some stunning and engaging exhibitions throughout the last year. Gowanus Loft [/?s=gowanus+loft] — a partnership between Del

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The Death Of Abstraction: Artist Dale Williams’ ‘Fear Not To Appear’ At Gowanus Loft

Courtesy of The Vanderbilt Republic“I appreciate the willingness to fall apart.” Artist Dale Williams is showing me a selection of his artwork during a visit to his studio. Williams is surrounded by a prodigious oeuvre of paintings in his workspace of 20 years, located in the Gowanus Arts Building

Arts & Culture

Indelible And Stunning Focus: A Must-Experience Camera Obscura Exhibit At Gowanus Loft

Camera Obscura/Gowanus by The Vanderbilt Republic. (Courtesy of The Vanderbilt Republic)The world is turned upside down. Really. Take a moment to look away from your computer or phone — just for a moment. Everything in front of you is upside down. As the image is viewed by your retina,