January 17, 2007
Beautiful, Lost Storefronts of New York
Check out this amazing gallery of lost storefronts by Jim and Karla Murray-- many of the shots are from "Counter/Culture: The Disappearing Face of New York City Storefronts", a book they're releasing later this year.
While you're at it, take a gander at their gallery of graffiti trucks, and their book, Burning New York, which features more of their graffiti photography.
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For about 5 seconds, I thought you might actually be posting something interesting without any references to graffiti vandalism....
Just a minor nitpick ... most of the storefronts are for businesses still in operation, so technically speaking they aren't "lost" storefronts.
Kevin Walsh has a number of similar pictures on his forgotten-ny site.
Peter,
I thought the same thing and then I immediately thought, well, how long do these businesses have with rising rents and large chain stores moving in? Anyway, you're right, it seems to be a tribute to small, family owned businesses (that are currently in existence or not).
That's true, all these are still there.
How bout doing a thing on the stores seen in the opening of The Odd couple?
Can someone please explain why Dobkin had to mention graffiti vandals in this article? Anyone?
I dont think "lost" refers to the photographed storefronts, but to the past age they represent. There is something timeless and beautiful in their degrading status, much like the architecture of gaudi or the art of dali. i wont elevate street art to that level, but will say it provides a continuity for me.