The Angel Orensanz Foundation

Posted by Olivier Lalin -
The Angel Orensanz Foundation for the Arts was established in 1992 by a group of artists who were inspired by the work of sculptor Angel Orensanz.
In a short period of time it has affirmed itself as a strong anchor of the visual and performing arts in New York.
Well-established institutions such as the PS I Museum; The Goethe Institute, New York; the Italian Cultural Institute; New York University; Columbia University; Princeton University and the National Russian Museum of St. Petersburg, as well as independent artists from all over the world develop here educational and artistic projects.

The Angel Orensanz Foundation was once a synagogue located in the lower east side of New York City. This dramatic 1849 building is now open to anyone who wants to throw a party. Ironically, it looks a lot like an old church: thick Gothic-style windows, a deep-blue, incredibly dramatic rib-vaulted ceiling, and even an elaborate Gothic arch.

A Jewish Orthodox Wedding Celebration or Chatunah






















The Angel Orensanz Foundation
172 Norfolk St.,
nr. E. Houston St.;
P . 212-529-7194



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