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Hadas Gallery

541 Myrtle Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11205

 

Contact: Joshua H. Stulman, Curator/Gallery manager

C: 215-704-2205, E: info@hadasgallery.com

 Ruin: Rebirth by Leah Kohlenberg

Photography Exhibition Jan. 29 – Mar. 18, 2012

 Artist Reception: Feb. 16th, 7 pm

 Hadas Gallery is proud to present the recent work of photographer Leah Kohlenberg.

“Ruin: Rebirth” is a series of 30 photographs that focus on the evolution and devolution of urban life. Kohlenberg has spent the past 5 years traveling the eastern block and Mediterranean region documenting communities left in the shadow of the soviet collapse and economic downfall.

Her photographs find beauty in the decay of urban structures and humor in its awkward attempts at repair. Kohlenberg’s use of floral imagery is an important sub-theme that serves as a poetic reminder of  “vanitas”, as well as a counterpoint to the manmade structures.

The inclusion of Grecian ruins helps relate the timeless lifecycle of a city. As Kohlenberg documents tourism to these ruins, she brings into question her own tourism of the fallen communist empire. The inclusion of single image taken in Brooklyn links our city to those halfway around the world and asks us if we are in a state of ruin or rebirth.

Leah Kohlenberg is a writer and painter, and a former correspondent for Time Magazine’s Asian edition in Hong Kong.

Hadas Gallery is located at 541 Myrtle Avenue in The Rohr Jewish Center near the campus of Pratt Institute (between Steuben and Emerson Sts., across from the Pratt Store). Regular gallery hours are Sunday 12-5pm, and Monday through Thursday 1pm-6pm or by appointment.

 C: 215·704·2205 | E: info@hadasgallery.com | W: www.hadasgallery.com

Hadas Gallery | 541 Myrtle Avenue | Brooklyn, NY 11205

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