On our way to the Swiss Institute, we passed by this wonderfully preserved building. Back home I looked it up, and it was only then I realised that the area was once the centre of Lower Manhattan’s German community. No coincidence then, that the Swiss chose the very same location for their Art Institute.
Deutsche-Amerikanische Schützen Gesellschaft || German-American Shooting Society Clubhouse
12 St. Mark’s Place. Built 1888-89. Designed by William C. Frohne, architect
A standing reminder of the important German immigrant community, the majority of Manhattan’s Lower East Side, in the 19th century, when the area was known as Kleindeutschland || Little Germany
Raúl de Nieves || Humility (999), 2018. Resin, beads, dirt, artist hair. [detail] 
Ramaya Tegegne || Genzkens/Wilsons, 2019. One of five Nefertiti bust replicas, with sunglasses 
Raúl de Nieves || Humility (999), 2018. Resin, beads, dirt, artist hair. [detail] 
Raúl de Nieves || Humility (999), 2018. Resin, beads, dirt, artist hair. [detail]
January 19th, 2020
The Humble Fabulist 