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From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part III: Luis
Chris Arnade (who took the above photograph) writes:
Luis, a day laborer from Mexico and heroin addict, has been living with Jamie and some others for the last month. I found them soon after the sanitation department had come and taken away all of their possessions: Winter blankets, carts, clothes, everything. They spent the cold, wet day collecting new beddings.
Luis and the rest were in good spirits. He insisted on having his picture taken with the Santa hat. I asked him if he was okay with me posting his picture, and he said “Yes, who knows, maybe my family in Mexico will see it.”
You can view Chris’s set, “Faces of Addiction”, by clicking here.
The Word On The Street, Part II: A West Street PSA
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, The Word On The Street
Taken December 29, 2011.
UPDATE, January 1, 2012: Too see more musings by the person responsible for this message click here.
Greenpoint Photos du Jour: And Then There Were Two!
Today since it was a downright balmy 33 degrees I decided to swing by our new waterfront park and see how things were shaking— above all the tar bucket/art installation which was brought to my attention yesterday. Follows are a few highlights from my trip with commentary. Enjoy!
While the rubbish has been bagged as of at least December 24th (which is when I walked by) it has yet to be picked up.
There’s even more rubbish at the end of the street.
Among the assorted detritus greeting our open space lovers is a barbecue grill.
As for the tar bucket, it is much more impressive when viewed against the Manhattan skyline. But the greatest treasure was to be found was a mere 10 -12 feet away…
another— truly magnificent— tar bucket!
I was particularly taken by the value-added book of matches. This got me to thinking about what my informant said:
Art or vandalism – you decide! I’m leaning to the art side of the fence.
Remembering what my professors taught me about appropriation in art school, I decided to tip the balance in favor of (conceptual) art.
Behold Tar Bucket #1…
and the even more majestic Tar Bucket #2. Both of these pieces I dedicate to our “parks/open space advocates”. Without their hard work on our behalf, we would not be able to enjoy such niceties in the first place!
P.S.: Oh yeah, there are still no benches on India Street Pier.
Spotted At 66 Greenpoint Avenue: For Rent
Given the rather troubled (and highly publicized) history of this address it will be interesting to see if Mr. Kelleran gets any takers.
Urban Fur: Manhattan Avenue
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Fur
Taken December 28, 2011.
Williamsburg Photo du Jour: Season’s Greetings From North 6 Street
Filed under: 11211, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Taken December 28, 2011.
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