The Coney Island History Project will debut two new exhibits on May 24, showcasing street photography, cyanotypes, and poetry related to the area's history and ecology. Featured is the exhibit "Coney Island Streets: 1965-1975" by Charles Denson, which depicts the consequences of failed urban planning and systemic racism, including redlining. Denson's photographs reflect the despair following failed urban renewal efforts that left the neighborhood in ruins, highlighting both the community's struggles and resilience throughout its tumultuous transformation.
Denson's work shows the stark contrast between the vibrant life of Coney Island and the destructive impacts of poor urban planning and systemic racism.
The exhibits highlight the beauty of Coney Island's natural landscape while also confronting the social injustices that have shaped its urban environment.
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