Photos: "This Side of Paradise"

An abandoned mansion in the Bronx finds new life as a temporary art space.

By Time Out editors Mon Apr 9 2012

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

  • Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

Phyllis B. Dooney 2012, Photograph: Phyllis B. Dooney

Nonprofit No Longer Empty, which specializes in mounting exhibitions in vacant buildings, turns its attention to the Andrew Freedman Home. The Beaux Arts mansion was built in 1924 to house rich elderly folks who had lost their fortunes. In "This Side of Paradise," 26 artists—some with personal or professional ties to the Bronx—have been given the run of the place. Their work is designed to comment upon this peculiar chapter of New York’s history. The installation is on view through June 3.

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  • Thank you for the awesome photos Phylis Dooney!! Folks like you helped us document the performance in ways we didnt image. We are very grateful! Is this in print as well? - Carmen Julia Hernandez & The Welcome Committee

    Carmen Julia Hernandez Mon Apr 23 2012
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