""We find beauty out of struggle and out of something broken," says the artist, emphasizing the importance of representing life in Brooklyn through the exhibit."
""I kind of imagined a Coney Island haunted ride. At every turn, something pops out at you," Kaves explains about the immersive nature of Brooklyn Pop."
""The actor playing my dad in the play dropped out. It was three weeks before the first show, so I figured, 'why not?'" recalls Quinn McLeer about stepping into his father's role."
Brooklyn Pop is an exhibit in Industry City that highlights Brooklyn's history through immersive storytelling. It features actors portraying iconic figures and shares a family's bittersweet narrative. The experience is designed by Mr. Kaves, a former graffiti artist, and includes themes from various eras, including World War II and pop culture references. Kaves' son, Quinn McLeer, plays a young version of his father in the production. The exhibit aims to reflect the beauty found in struggle and the rich cultural tapestry of Brooklyn.
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