Wednesday, January 28, 2009

New York's disappearing storefronts



A friend recently turned me on to the work of James and Karla Murray, photographers who split time between NYC and Miami. Last month, they released their latest book, "Store Front -- The Disappearing Face of New York." According to their site: "'Store Front' provides an irreplaceable window to the rich cultural experience of New York City as seen through its neighborhood shops. These stores have the city’s history etched in their facades. They tirelessly serve their community, sustaining a neighborhood’s diverse nature and ethnic background, in a city with an unmercifully fast pace and seemingly insatiable need for change.

Through March 29, you can see their work at the Brooklyn Historical Society's exhibition, "The Disappearing Face of Brooklyn’s Storefronts." (Via Gowanus Lounge)

Meanwhile, here's a video they did on Emily's Pork Store in Williamsburg.



Since seeing their "Store Front" work, I've started paying even more attention to the great old shops that remain in the neighborhood...and elsewhere in the city...
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3 comments:

  1. Jeremiah MossJanuary 28, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    i went to see the show last week--very nice! and the book is beautiful.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    I think I can make it there by March 29!

    I noticed your link to the show in *Everyday Chatter too.

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  3. James and Karla MurrayFebruary 5, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    Thanks so much for the support! We hope you enjoy the show at BHS.

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