Author Archives: Audrey Tran

Highlights from the BOS Film Festival

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The First Bushwick Open Studios Film Festival Andrea Monti and Elle Burchill are two independent cinema devotees who have brought Microscope Gallery to Bushwick, NY. From the video they exhibit, to the lectures, screenings, and BYOK nights (“bring your own … Continue reading

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A Discussion with Cathy Choi

        Cathy Choi is a sculptural painter based in Bushwick and she recently participated in BOS ’11. For this post, I’ve posed a few questions about Choi’s practice and views of our community in contrast to the … Continue reading

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Artist Profile: Artur Ratton Kummer

Filmmaker and photographer, Artur Kummer is one of the 350 artists who participated in BOS ’11. He exhibited his work as part of an artist collective, Pixel Playground, which includes Cern One, Cyphered Threads, Kika von Kluck, Lilka Hara, and … Continue reading

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Spit-Take Fridays

There are folks out there who cannot tell a joke to save their lives. I should know–I’m notorious for killing both jokes and sarcasm.  (Yes, it is possible to kill sarcasm. My former college roommates can confirm.)  However, I’m pretty … Continue reading

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A Biergarten Pops Up in Bushwick

We tend to associate Bushwick Open Studios as an art filled, visual event with musical performances and a growing interest in film. However, food–one of the most basic reasons for coming together–also shapes the distinct character of our neighborhood. That’s true of any cultural center. This … Continue reading

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Stereoactive NYC & Fort Useless

Clouder playing at Fort Useless, photo via Maryanne Ventrice Jeremiah McVay, organizes both Stereoactive NYC and Fort Useless, one of the BOS’11 Hubs. Below, he answers a few questions about ongoing focuses, music in NYC + out-of-state and the Bushwick scene. … Continue reading

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Interstate Projects

For BOS ’11 Interstate Projects will act as one of several Hub Spaces, which are sites for visitors to congregate for information about BOS. Pop into the space and say “howdy,” during the festival, or visit during Interstate’s regular hours … Continue reading

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Bodega Wine Bar

  Since its arrival in 2010, Bodega Wine Bar has been the spot to stroll toward to sample good wines alongside delicate refreshments, the sort of bites fit for those who call themselves “foodies.” Whatever your tastes are, be not shy … Continue reading

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Profile on Soho Art Materials Factory Store

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Jonny Seigel directs Soho Art Materials Factory Store, which is a BOS ’11 sponsor, located at 36 Gardener Avenue.  Through the “Mom-n-Pop customer service” and the rotating murals exhibited outside the store, Soho Art Materials demonstrates how a business can be … Continue reading

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