New art from one of our favorite artists and longtime RIVAA member, Toshiko Kitano Groner, is the kind of news we like. We’ve covered her work for over a decade. She never disappoints.
The Roosevelt Island Daily News
RIVAA Gallery and the Octagon welcome you to an exhibition of new works by artist Toshiko Kitano Groner. Treat yourself to a viewing of her intimate still-life paintings. They are rendered with a cool palette that both attracts and soothes the eye while enhancing the floral theme.
The opening reception is Sunday, October 1, 2023, 5-8 PM at the Octagon, 888 Main Street.All are welcome. We hope to see you there.
On naming, neglect, and the quiet work that keeps things standing
About twenty years ago, there was Harbor Police activity near the water, just south of the subway entrance. At the time, no one really thought of it as a pier, though technically there was a small boardwalk there. Of course it wasn’t a pier. A pier implies intention.
