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Press coverage from March 17, 2017 by Shervin Abdolhamidi for untapped cities. - Link

Remnants of NYC Landfill Explored in ‘Dead Horse Bay: The Glass Graveyard of Brooklyn’ Exhibit

This fascinating manifestation of New York City history has been explored in the exhibit Dead Horse Bay: The Glass Graveyard of Brooklyn. Curated by writer Allison C. Meier, the exhibit is on display at the UrbanGlass until March 26th and features pieces from 13 artists, predominantly revolving around the theme of glass at Dead Horse Bay. The prevalence of glass is not only used as inspiration for the exhibit, but also to raise awareness about the site itself.

Press coverage from February 22, 2017 by Insider Design for Insider Design, Facebook - Link

INSIDER DESIGN

This place lets you pour molten glass on anything.

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Press coverage from February 1, 2017 by Rachel Miller for Brooklyn Magazine - Link

Art in Brooklyn: What to See This Week

AGNES VARIS ART CENTER—URBAN GLASS: DEAD HORSE BAY
All along the east coast (and elsewhere) bottle dumps are starting to appear in the dunes as the oceanside landscape morphs.

Press coverage from January 30, 2017 by Jillian Steinhauer for Hyperallegic - Link

ArtRx NYC

Dead Horse Bay is one of Brooklyn’s most haunting places, with the trash from an old landfill constantly being pulled to the water by the waves.

Press coverage from January 26, 2017 by AFineLyne for untapped cities. - Link

11 Outdoor Art Installations and Exhibits Not to Miss in NYC in February 2017

From Valentine’s Day to the Lunar New Year, February is a month filled with celebrations, beginning with the Public Art Fund‘s 40th Anniversary celebration. Here are 11 installations and exhibits to enjoy during February in New York City.

Press coverage from December 12, 2016 by Modern Staff for Modern Magazine - Link

The Modern Magazine Gift Guide

VERY SPECIAL GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND EVERY DAY…

Press coverage from November 23, 2016 by Dan Shaw for The New York Times - Link

Downtown Brooklyn: Commercial Center to Neighborhood

UrbanGlass, at 647 Fulton Street, has studio space for artists and designers working in glass, offers classes and workshops and hosts exhibitions and events.

Press coverage from October 21, 2016 by Ayesha Khan for New York Observer - Link

In the Studio With Architect Jeffrey Beers

A fascination with artisan crafts is one of several secrets to this architect’s success.

Press coverage from October 10, 2016 by A Bascove for Arte Fuse - Link

Nancy Cohen: Hackensack Dreaming at Agnes Varis Art Center

Walking into a Nancy Cohen installation is to be immersed in a riotous array of sensations. Texture, color, and light are her elements, her inspiration, the innumerable forms of nature altered by time, but in their imperfections, possessing the spirit and expression of their history.

Press coverage from September 27, 2016 by Athena Waligore for Interior Design - Link

12 Art Exhibits to See This Fall in NYC

2. Artist: Nancy Cohen
Gallery: UrbanGlass’s Agnes Varis Art Center.
Exhibition: Hackensack Dreaming.
Dates: Through November 5.
Inspired by the wetlands of the Hackensack River, this site-specific installation weaves together large sheets of hand-made abaca paper with kiln-heated glass recomposed from discarded windows and old bottles found by the artist.

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