East Village artist reimagines where and how we see art, starting with exhibit at corner market

Local artist Maria De Victoria is beginning a series of gallery shows at unexpected spaces in the East Village, starting with the Village Gourmet Grocery on the SE corner of Second Avenue and Sixth Street tonight from 6-8.

She shares more about the project here: 

I moved Desnivel from the basement of my home to the storefronts of the East Village — the neighborhood I’ve lived in for the past 15 years — to highlight the financial challenges of establishing and running an art space, and to make art more accessible to viewers who may not have the opportunity to engage with it otherwise. 

Desnivel aims to increase visibility and accessibility, allowing the artwork to be seen and experienced at various times of the day, in a way that is convenient for visitors and hopefully leaves a lasting impact. 

The inaugural exhibit is "EN EL KIOSKO," a presentation of new paintings by Juan Jose Heredia. It will be on display through June 29. Find more information here... and if you're on Instagram.