Author Archives: Marina J

Essay 5 DAC

The DUMBO Arts Center, located between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, has paved the way for creativity in the Brooklyn district. According to the Huffington Post it was Brooklyn’s first non-profit contemporary arts organization. The DAC, founded in 1997, has … Continue reading

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“Reading Lucy” Summary

Reading Lucy by Jennifer Egan is about Jennifer Egan’s research of a woman named Lucy’s who worked during World War II in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Lucy’s was married to her husband Albert Kolkin a year after they met, and … Continue reading

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“Who Knows Brooklyn?”

Who Knows Brooklyn? by Ben McGrath is about two untrained male historians, from Brooklyn, who obviously have a problem with each other. Brian Merlis is a social studies high school teacher who collects photographs and lives on the south shore … Continue reading

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From 2D To 3D

The reason I chose this photograph is because it shows a sketch turned in a garment that could be worn. This is what I see myself doing in the next five to ten years, designing and constructing garments that draw … Continue reading

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