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Made in Brooklyn: The 91 Year Old Shoemaker

Portrait photographer and filmmaker, Dustin Cohen, presents the Made in Brooklyn series. Here he features ‘The Shoemaker’, 91 year old Frank Catalfumo. In business since 1945 in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, the shoe repairer is a World War II veteran and is full of stories. If you’re ever in the neighbourhood, be sure to say hi to Frank.
Posted April 3, 2013

Ryan McGinley for Highline Park’s Art Billboard Project

Renowned New York photographer Ryan McGinley is the latest artist to be tapped to include work in NYC’s Highline Park art billboard project. The project sees artists’ work blown up to billboard scale adjacent to the park, bringing character to the scenery ahead of the impending spring weather. The billboard features McGinley’s 2007 “Blue Falling”
Posted April 3, 2013