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Lior Shvil: Benni-Engage and Control

Lior Shvil will begin two months of work at Recess’s new outpost in Red Hook, Brooklyn as part of its signature program, Session. Shvil’s video project will launch Recess’s collaboration with Charlotte Kidd and Dustin Yellin from Kidd Yellin Studios. During his premiere US solo presentation, Shvil will adapt the residency room at Kidd Yellin into a set and production studio for his installation and video piece, Benni - Engage and Control.  

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Video from Recess skate ramp
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Recess Activities, Inc. To Open Second Space in Red Hook, Brooklyn

Red Hook, February 2011 –– Recess is pleased to announce a collaboration with Charlotte Kidd and Dustin Yellin of Kidd Yellin Studios in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Recess’s signature residency program Session, will occupy an additional space at Kidd Yellin, giving more artists street level space to use as a studio, exhibition venue, or grounds for experimentation.

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The winners of the 2010 raffle are in!

Thank you to everyone who made a donation to Recess during our year-end fundraiser! Scroll through to see the lucky winners. If you find your name among them, get in touch to claim your prize!

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Scott Keightley

January 12, 2011—Artist Scott Keightley will begin fourteen weeks of work at Recess as part of its signature program, Session. Recess invites artists in Session to use its storefront space as studio, exhibition venue and grounds for experimentation. During his first solo presentation, Keightley will create a series of sculptural and painted elements that will continually develop throughout his time on site.

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