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Brighton Beach, once a self-sufficient Jewish neighbourhood,
was renewed 20 years ago by an influx of Russian refugees. They
bought out Jewish shopkeepers and now serve customers in their own
style and language. Brighton Beach pulsates from the hustle and
bustle of everyday life.
The streetscapes depict the present but they also
evoke a memory of bygone days. Though people come and go, there
is a comforting sameness about the place from Neil Simon’s era: the street’s long shopping area, landscapes, ocean views, beach boardwalk promenade, the El, All American Druggist Inc. However, several photo locations are much changed and have become “ History”: Mrs. Stahl’s Knishes, Brighton Beach Bath–Racquet Club, swallowed by immense new housing development sights. .
BRIGHTON BEACH BOUND 1998:
A collection of black and white photography
31
MATTED AND FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHS.
Each has a 4 x 6 museum card with particulars.
As well, there
is an 18" x 30" unframed artist statement poster.
Photographs
sizes:
22 - 16 x 20
2 - 20 x 24
5 - 26 x 30
2 - 40 x 36
Read the Lecture
presented June 1, 2002 by Dr. Adam Ferziger at the opening of
Orah Buck’s Brighton Beach Bound exhibition at Bar Ilan
University, Ramat-Gan, Israel.



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