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*Gabriel Barcia-Colombo* *Secret Society of Forbidden Literature* 10 January – 22 May 2014 *Art in the Corner Room* Exhibition Series 1st Floor Mon – Sun: 8am – 4pm Mid-Manhattan Library 455 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10016 212-340-0871 directions <http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/45/directions> The Art and Picture Collections at Mid-Manhattan Library are pleased to present the site-specific digital and sculptural installation by artist *Gabriel Barcia-Colombo*.* Secret Society of Forbidden Literature <http://www.nypl.org/events/exhibitions/gabriel-barcia-colombo-secret-society-forbidden-literature-art-corner-room-exhibi>*celebrates the physicality of books through an exploration of banned works of literature. Each of the windows invite the viewer to relish in the sensual experience of reading a “traditional” book while at the same time exploring the history of restricting or censoring literature. The installation also brings to light what is lost in the process of reading electronic books; the smell, sight and touch of real paper. Join us for a *What Inspires Artists <http://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2014/02/15/gabriel-barcia-colombo-natural-history-museums-what-inspires-artists-seri>*series eventOn Saturday February 15 at 2:30 p.m. inside the Corner Room. Gabriel Barcia-Colombo <http://www.gabebc.com/> and senior art librarian Arezoo Moseni discuss natural history museums the main source of influence on Barcia-Colombo’s work. *Art in the Corner Room* exhibitions series are curated by *Arezoo Moseni*. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org/join.html Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.arlisna.org Questions may be addressed to list owner (Judy Dyki) at: [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~