Artists Respond to Atlantic Yards Battle With Exhibit
Artists Respond to Atlantic Yards Battle With Exhibit
The NY Sun
By Annie Karni
Developer Bruce Ratner’s Atlantic Yards redevelopment proposal is no longer just a hot political issue: It has become a matter of art.
With paintings, photos, drawings, videos, and collages, a new group show, “Footprints: Portraits of a Brooklyn Neighborhood,†spotlights individuals who live in condemned buildings on Dean Street, as well as the streets of Prospect Heights that are threatened by the redevelopment plan. The exhibit, subsidized by a small grant from the Brooklyn Arts Council, opens October 12 at Grand Space in Prospect Heights.
“Footprints†gives the 32 participating artists free license to illustrate the transformation of a neighborhood. Artist Donald O’Finn, the proprietor of Freddy’s Backroom & Bar  the central gathering place for anti-Ratner activism  uses mixed media to portray the proposed Brooklyn Nets stadium as a behemoth toilet planted in the middle of a neighborhood for sale.
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The NY Sun
By Annie Karni
Developer Bruce Ratner’s Atlantic Yards redevelopment proposal is no longer just a hot political issue: It has become a matter of art.
With paintings, photos, drawings, videos, and collages, a new group show, “Footprints: Portraits of a Brooklyn Neighborhood,†spotlights individuals who live in condemned buildings on Dean Street, as well as the streets of Prospect Heights that are threatened by the redevelopment plan. The exhibit, subsidized by a small grant from the Brooklyn Arts Council, opens October 12 at Grand Space in Prospect Heights.
“Footprints†gives the 32 participating artists free license to illustrate the transformation of a neighborhood. Artist Donald O’Finn, the proprietor of Freddy’s Backroom & Bar  the central gathering place for anti-Ratner activism  uses mixed media to portray the proposed Brooklyn Nets stadium as a behemoth toilet planted in the middle of a neighborhood for sale.
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Comments
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Whoop-deedo! I'm sure that this will stop Ratner cold in his tracks.
Why do artist sbelieve that painting a picture is going to make the least bit of difference? Either way, they were very generous with Mr. Goldstein. The portrait makes him look a good 20-30 pounds lighter and somewhat congenial. -
Jack, what makes you think these artists are trying to stop Ratner in his tracks, try reading the article then you'll realize your comment is beyond idiotic.
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Ratnerville - thanks for posting this! I hope others in the neighborhood stop in and see the show.
Jack, your comments are so rude! You can disagree with others' opinions on the proposed development, or what they do to positively react to it, without the personal cuts. Am I the only one offended by this?
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