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Tower Records takes center stage

Cofounder of No Longer Empty, Manom Slome explains how the cooperative came to be in existence:
“It started last year in response to the economic downturn, “walking on Madison one day, we counted about 15 empty storefronts”. Soon after realizing that those units would go on unused, Slome and colleague Asher Remy-Toledo sought to place art in unconventional settings. NLE are realizing their goal with the help of landlords donating the vacant spaces.

"Diaspora"-Paul Villinski
Rightfully named “Never Can Say Goodbye,” the exhibition by NLE takes a nostalgic journey into the good times of the beloved record store by showcasing music-inspired work like, “Diaspora” by Paul Villinski. “Diaspora” is an installation made up of birds constructed from vinyl records fluttering around a turntable. The birds somewhat symbolizes the essente of the record store that is being released from captivity. One doesn’t have to be a music lover to appreciate the art shown at NLE.
For more information about Never Can Say Goodbye or upcoming shows, visit No Longer Empty
Timaj Alwan
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