Simon Liu Gallery Opening... Soon to be Closed?

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Did you hear about Simon Liu's Prospect Heights art gallery? The one that opened on Dean St. in April of this year? Apparently, it's in the footprint of Bruce Ratner's megastadium plan, and could be displaced if the project is approved. Opening a gallery in a "marked" spot is an interesting move, especially so late in the game... What's even more interesting is who showed up on opening night: head "Bring the Nets to Brooklyn" cheerleader Marty Markowitz. Bet that made for some interesting wine-and-cheese chat:



PICTURED: Marty enjoys art, prepares to punch photographer. Gallery curator Leon Nicholas Kalas looks on, helplessly.

Thanks to lumi, who posted on nolandgrab.org:

FOOTPRINT ART EXHIBIT: "BROOKLYN REBORN"

September 23 — October 21, 2005; Simon Liu Gallery (645 Dean Street, between Carlton and Vanderbilt Avenues)

Reception: Friday, September 30th, from 6-8pm
Artists include: Joseph Ellis, Ellsworth Ausby, Jamillah Jennings, Cecile Chong, Cecilia Whittaker-Doe, Jim Porter, Todd Deluca, Shoshana Cooper, Julie Tersigni, Eleni Karotseri, Many Chong, Dmitry Gubin, Carol Bruns, Ernest Pappanastos, Joan Reutershan.

Simon Liu's gallery and art-supply manufacturing company is in the footprint of Ratner's plan and is one of the successful small business that stand to be displaced if the project is approved.