Fred Valentine’s salt-and-pepper hair easily betrays his status as an O.G. of the New York art scene. In the nineties, long before the condos came, he helped to create art and performance happenings in Williamsburg under the names Organism and … Continue reading
Hiroshi Tachibana uses a gel transfer method to make “physical paintings”. During Bushwick Open Studios Hiroshi told me that he doesn’t choose which of the colorful layers should go together on a given piece, but instead listens to how they … Continue reading
And you thought that you were busy during Bushwick Open Studios. The work of photographer Rafael (Rafi) Fuchs was included in five different shows during the event, including an exhibit of thirty prints from his Postcards from Bushwick project at … Continue reading
Eric Trosko is surrounded by ducks. Many of the paintings in his Troutman Street studio include the critters. For the most part they are portrayed in ways not found in nature. Why the interest in the web-footed creatures? “Ducks have … Continue reading
It’s not like I needed a reason to head over to Famous Accountants, one of my most favorite Buswhick galleries, during Bushwick Open Studios. Matthew Miller’s eery self-portraits are a great enough attraction on their own (just ask Ken Johnson … Continue reading
The fifth annual edition of Bushwick Open Studios was off to a great start yesterday. As the sun set the pleasant vibe intensified–art was seen, stories were heard, drinks were imbibed. Here’s a small taste of the goings-on. Looking forward … Continue reading
Becky Roth is one of the writers regularly appearing at Bodega’s Live Storytelling events on first Sundays. She’ll be the closing act at the special installment for Bushwick Open Studios on June 5th. A dark and rainy day seems the … Continue reading
We caught up to Ellen Letcher and Kevin Regan, of Famous Accountants on Gates Avenue. Their excellent shows and down-to-earth vibe make this one of my favorite galleries in all of Bushwick. What’s your favorite thing about Bushwick? KEVIN: Lately … Continue reading
Bushwick Avenue is now home to an organization that has been improving the lives of unique New Yorkers since 1951. The story of how the AHRC was born can teach us something about people power. The year was 1943 and … Continue reading
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Around Bushwick: AIB’s coverage of community events, supporting its mission to promote creative expression in one of Brooklyn’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Poetry and baseball. If you don’t see the connection then you probably weren’t at Storefront last night for the … Continue reading
