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Brooklyn’s influence on popular culture is on full display with the opening of\u00a0Brooklyn Pop<\/em>,<\/a>\u00a0a new art exhibit by\u00a0artist\u00a0Michael \u201cKaves\u201d McLeer\u00a0<\/a>at Industry City.<\/p>\n

McLeer, a Brooklyn native who first made his name as a graffiti artist in the 1980s, and the\u00a0Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce<\/a>\u00a0celebrated the opening of the exhibit with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 26, according to a press release.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople know Brooklyn\u2019s a cool place, and it has become a brand. I\u2019m going to teach you a little about how it became cool\u2014the blood, the sweat, the tears,\u201d said McLeer. \u201cTo me, Brooklyn rooftops are a religion, and the concrete is a cathedral. This installation is a tribute to the spirit that makes Brooklyn a cultural epicenter and a testament to the unique energy that defines our borough.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kaves showcases handmade sets, including a replica subway car and stations, and a collection of artifacts, audio, and visuals that tell the story of Brooklyn\u2019s rise as the epicenter of culture. The narrative of\u00a0Brooklyn Pop\u00a0<\/em>reflects the artist\u2019s journey, illustrating the intersection of life and art, and highlighting the borough\u2019s\u00a0impact on popular culture around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cBrooklyn Pop\u00a0is a remarkable new interactive art installation by Kaves,\u201d said Randy Peers, president and chief executive officer of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. \u201cThis collaboration helps underscore Brooklyn\u2019s status as a vibrant cultural epicenter, where creativity and community converge. With the opening of this exhibit, we honor the spirit of innovation and artistic expression that continues to define not only our borough but the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

The installation will feature scheduled activations where actors step into the space, merging with the art to create an interactive performance that blurs the line between imagination and reality. These live activations bring Kaves’ vision to life, allowing the audience to experience Brooklyn\u2019s culture in a dynamic and engaging way, the press release said.<\/p>\n

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The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 26 at Industry City.\u00a0Photo: Supplied\/ Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The exhibit is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00pm\u00a0to 6:00pm until Dec. 28. Tickets can be purchased\u00a0online<\/a>\u00a0or in person.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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McLeer, a Brooklyn native who first made his name as a graffiti artist in the 1980s, and the\u00a0Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce\u00a0celebrated the opening of the exhibit with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 26, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5904,"featured_media":22587,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22586","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nBrooklyn Pop Art Exhibit by Michael 'Kaves' McLeer Celebrates Borough's Cultural Impact at Industry City - Brooklyn News and Events<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/brooklyn-pop-art-exhibit-by-michael-kaves-mcleer-celebrates-boroughs-cultural-impact-at-industry-city\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Brooklyn Pop Art Exhibit by Michael 'Kaves' McLeer Celebrates Borough's Cultural Impact at Industry City\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Brooklyn’s influence on popular culture is on full display with the opening of\u00a0Brooklyn Pop,\u00a0a new art exhibit by\u00a0artist\u00a0Michael \u201cKaves\u201d McLeer\u00a0at Industry City. 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