OBSERVATORY is an art and events space in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Founded in February 2009 and run by a group of seven artists and bloggers, the space seeks to present programming inspired by the 18th century notion of “rational amusement” and is especially interested in topics residing at the interstices of art and science, history and curiosity, magic and nature. The space hosts screenings, lectures, classes, and exhibitions, and is part of the Proteus Gowanus art complex. It is located at 543 Union Street (at Nevins), and is accessed through Proteus Gowanus Gallery’s entrance. OBSERVATORY’s gallery hours are 3-6pm on Thursdays and Fridays; and 12-6pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Michael Sappol on Fritz Kahn at Observatory

Michael Sappol on Fritz Kahn at Observatory

Observatory is:
Joanna Ebenstein - multi-disciplinary artist, author of Morbid Anatomy, and keeper of The Morbid Anatomy Library, Michelle Enemark - author and photographer of Curious Expeditions, Pam Grossman - curator and author of Phantasmaphile, Ethan Gould - artist and co-founder of the Hollow Earth Society, Wythe Marschall - writer and co-founder of the Hollow Earth Society, G.F. Newland - animator and illustrator, Salvador Olguin, writer and poet, and director of Borderline Projects, Dylan Thuras - video editor and author of Curious Expeditions, and James Walsh - video and book artist.