Bushwick (Brooklyn, NY)

How Did an Ordinary Brooklyn Street Corner Become a Viral Meme?

A viral photo of three fast-food chains on a Brooklyn street corner is something of a Rorschach test on social media. It has multiple meanings for New Yorkers, too.

By Joseph Bernstein

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A Painter With an Eye for the Ridiculous

The artist Ambera Wellmann’s work explores sex and climate change, while incorporating mermaids, tarot cards and memes.

By Rose Courteau

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Sade Night Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Bushwick

Fans of all ages slow-danced and lip-synced deep into the night, united by their shared love for Sade, an R&B star who has expanded her audience through social media.

By Rachel Sherman

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How a ‘Dirty Gospel’ Minister Spends His Sundays

The Reverend Vince Anderson, a mainstay of the Brooklyn music scene, fills his day with worship in two languages, the Mets and a full hour of watering his 92 houseplants.

By Sarah Bahr

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