Roosevelt Island Photo Exhibition & Separately a Reception
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Sat, 01/09/2010 - 2:00pm
Presented by:
Roosevelt Island Historical Society & Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation
"Welfare Island: A Spirit of Place Past"
Suzanne Vlamis. Photographer
Photo Exhibition
NOW Viewing: OPEN December 20th, 2009 to January 31st, 2010
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Daily
Reception will be held on Saturday, January 9, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.
Where:
Octagon Gallery
888 Main Street, Roosevelt Island
An exhibition of thirty-two photos to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the redevelopment of Welfare Island, as Roosevelt Island was formerly called. The massive castle-like buildings of Welfare Island fascinated Suzanne Vlamis, compelling her to photograph these grotesquely beautiful structures. The photos of the old hospitals, asylum, labs and churches, taken by an adventurous young woman, were exhibited in 1972. These photos, as well as others never exhibited before, are on view.
For further information e-mail:rooseveltislandhistory@usa.com
