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When Michael Garden first viewed Amie Potsic’s photographic close-ups of iconic Christian sculptures and human bodies, he was moved by the provocative and insightful images. On view at AREA 919, Skin Stories displays large scale photographs Amie took while touring churches in Italy, New York and San Fransisco as well as images of individuals with marked skin. Combining two series of Amie’s work, Skin Stories focuses on the seductive, beautiful, and conflicting qualities of skin, scars and wounds. |
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Area 919 Area 919 was founded in the fall of 2008 by Michael Garden as a two-part gallery: one side displaying visual art, the other gallery showcasing antiques. Both spaces are in a refurbished, old brewery with over 5,000 sq ft of exhibition space. This turn-of-the-century building is home to multiple arts tenants and is on its way to being a hub for art and design in Northern Liberies. FREE parking is available onsite. |
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What Next? Around the corner from Area 919 is a fabulous new wine bar and restaurant named WineO. Here you will find a relaxed atmosphere, classy wines and sophisticated, yet affordable foods. And even more affordable for PhilaCulturati readers when you take advantage of the all-evening happy hours specials featuring $3 glasses of the house wine. Just be sure to mention this post. |
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Where am I going? And how do I get there? Northern Liberties gets its name because it was originally communal fields for animals to graze in north of the city. Philadelphia residents had the ‘liberty’ to let their livestock roam the neighborhood. Now you’re more apt to see artists, barhoppers, and young cosmopolitans roaming around these blocks than a sheep or cow, however, the horses that work the carriage rides in Old City call a stable in Northern Liberties home. The Market/Frankford line has two stops in Northern Liberties: Girard and Spring Garden Streets. Area 919 is between the stops. Parking is available on the street or in the free lot by Area 919. There is also a bus that runs up N 5th St. A cab to/from Center City will cost you about $7. Click on the map to the right for a larger view. Bubble A is Area 919 and WineO is B. |
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