Inside The Invisible Dog

behind the scenes light installation

installation inspired by the history of the Space: Prior to Invisible Dog, this was an old belt factory

I think my favorite thing about being an intern is the fact that I get to check out cool spaces that I may otherwise ever get the chance to explore in depth. Case in point:  Resource Magazine's launch party for RETV, held at The Invisible Dog in Boerum Hill last week. An ever-evolving interdisciplinary arts center,, The Dog not only has studio spaces, but is also a gallery for shows and art-related events. Here are some pictures of the space and some installations:

Armory Show

Last week, I was given a few moments to peruse the SCOPE art show held near Pier 39. Though a bit of a hefty cover ($15 dollas for a student) it was wonderful to be introduced to some new international contemporary artists. A few of my faves:

Joshua Hagler, "A Fossilizing Towards, the Name Engorged by a Capillary"

one of Carol Prusa's "canopies"

Julia Kuhl

Jung Yoon Lee, uses ancient paper as the backdrop for whimsical elephants

The artist first crumples the paper, then draws the stories on top.

part of RE-Baroque, a piece done by my friend's man Orlando Reyes

I want to ride this into the sunset

The Show!

Things have been hectic. For a girl that likes to keep busy, I have recently been feeling I have a bit too much on my plate, so I apologize that I've been MIA. But I'm gonna make it up to you, and update on what I've been doing/seeing/inspired by recently.

just one of my favorites from "coffee and cigarettes"

Last week, mum and pop came into the city and we had a delish lunch at ABC kitchen (crab toast is to die for, so is the morning flatbread, and if I had and more room in my belly I definitely would have shared the sundae (carmel cookies, carmel ice cream, the works) but I had to say "basta". Afterward, we went into BK for the Sketchbook show at Brooklyn Art Library on North 3rd. I tried to go to the opening a few weeks before but the space was packed. How it works: They have over 10,000 sketchbooks archived in the library. You get a library card and pick a theme and they randomly give you three or four to browse through. I recommend giving this a couple hours because it is totally enjoyable to hang out there. part of the allure is also the fact that you feel like you're peeking though a diary. Here are a couple photos from the library, and because the sketchbooks are going on tour, you should check the website and see them when they come into town!

**also I wanted to mention that I think its so cool how the participants are from all over the globe and vary in age from 4-68 years (from what I read)