Brooklyn’s oasis — For the past 41 years, Jamel Shabazz has devoted a large part of his time photographing various aspects of the New York park and the patchwork of communities who find respite from the city there.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Inside BCCC — Based out of Brownsville, BCCC provides free, world-class training to local residents, all while offering a space where the community can access fresh, affordable, culturally relevant foods.
Written by: Kizzy Cox
Mouth Full of Golds — Writer and filmmaker Lyle Lindgren discusses his new book recounting the forgotten story of Eddie Plein, an entrepreneur who changed the face of hip-hop – one gold tooth at a time.
Written by: Daisy Schofield
America’s Playground — Photographer Hazel Hankin remembers spending the summer of 1977 strolling the Brooklyn entertainment destination's boardwalk, photographing the people and sights that caught her eye.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Word on the street — Photographer Larry Racioppo remembers shooting Myrtle Avenue and Clinton Hill in 1979, providing a revealing glimpse into how the interwoven communities have changed since then.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Outsider on the inside — In 1959, photographer Bruce Davidson, then 25, embedded himself in a gang of New Yorkers to capture the essence of postwar inner-city youth culture.
Written by: Miss Rosen
'We're on the side of truth' — Donald Trump is lagging behind in the polls ahead of this week's election, but yesterday the Make America Great Again vehicle parade was out in force, shutting down highways and Mario Cuomo bridge in New York.
Written by: Alex King
Sex, drugs and disco — Inspired by its diverse and decadent spirit, photographer Meryl Meisler spent years shooting at the New York club. Now, she’s dusting off her archive.
Written by: Miss Rosen
Close encounters — In a new series, photographer Jeff Mermelstein captures the chaos of Brooklyn’s Barclay’s Centre: ‘There’s a Barbra Streisand aesthetic, a Stevie Wonder aesthetic, a Jay-Z aesthetic and a Barry Manilow aesthetic.’
Written by: Miss Rosen
Save The Lot — Since 2016, The Lot has been live streaming 24/7 DJ sets from a reclaimed shipping container in Brooklyn – but it’s now being threatened with closure.
Written by: Jonathan Turton
Caught on film — In his project We Skate Hardcore, photographer Vincent Cianni captures a forgotten community finding freedom in skating.
Written by: Miss Rosen
NY state of mind — In Deep Park, photographer Bruce Polin celebrates the characters of New York City’s Prospect Park, exploring how humans create their own private spaces within larger communal ones.
Written by: Niall Flynn