BEAM is pleased to present ROUGH

Location: Aurum Mediterranean Restaurant Featuring wines selected by Roberto Ruvio 2252 First Avenue at 116th Street, East Harlem, New York Opening Reception: Tuesday, September 23rd 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Exhibition Dates: September 23rd through October 26th; 5:00 p.m. to midnight BEAM is pleased to present ROUGH, curated by Frederique Beccari. Through the medium of photography, the artists in this exhibition offer their perception of New York City: unique moments are captured in the neighborhood of East Harlem (Enid Alvarez) and juxtaposed with a highly detailed and close-up view of the city (Sherry Mills), revealing beauty in its rough edges. Sherry’s lens captures the major shifts and transformations of New York City; Enid focuses on East Harlem as the last place where the mix of cultures creates a flavor and intensity that is becoming the defining trademark of a newly energized neighborhood. The landscape, as defined by the rough and peculiar irregularities of its walls, its skins, its sounds, stains and textures, creates this authenticity and the constant diversity that makes New York so unique and vibrant. ROUGH is the first in a series of exhibitions presented to introduce and raise funds for the development of BEAM, a new arts center in East Harlem. BEAM, a 7500-square foot facility, which includes a 1250 sq. ft. sculpture garden/cafe to be designed by the New York Restoration Project, will include a gallery featuring vintage East Harlem photographs, an art gallery, performance and rehearsal space and a two-story indoor/outdoor cafe. BEAM will also provide a variety of youth programs and classes emphasizing art, the humanities and civics. http://www.enidalvarez.com/news.html