Exhibitions: Click! A Crowd-Curated Exhibition

Donna Aceto. Just Girls, 2007. All rights reserved

Artist Statement

I grew up hearing tales of Coney Island in the '30s and '40s fom my parents and knew only Italians and Jews. Our later day diversity of Brooklyn shines in Coney Island- the changes for the better. All races, religions and incomes. Astroland is the one place in NYC where everyone can afford to come and enjoy together. It is my favorite place. the proposed changes for the future sadden me.

26 Comments

Great shot and illustration of the changing faces

A wonderful diverse capture.

hmmm! interesting combination of people and clors. cropping!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very nice, showing the diversity of Brooklyn experiencing solidarity in fun at Coney Island.

This is one of the most effective photos so far, really exemplifying the idea of this exhibit.

like the concept, just don't think the photo is that effective

Distracted by a.) those curious airline-like seats? behind the girls and b.) what was making them laugh?

This is an awesome photo...

The look on the face of the young man on the far right is telling some kind of potentially fascinating story.

there's one in every crowd

These are great facial expressions. I wonder what the story is with the sullen-looking guy in the far right. Thank you for an image that shows young Muslim women in their freedom and enjoyment, without othering them.

Great shot! There is always one closing their eyes on the rides!! — Posted by anonymous

This photograph does more for good human relations than most speeches. I like it! Masallah! — Posted by Taslim Abd

thats nice — Posted by joe albano

This picture has such a broad soul to it. It preaches of diversity and human emotion. The three Muslim girls are especially important. They show the potential growth of the soul when it is given the oppurtunity to. Very powerful. — Posted by Alexander

GREAT SHOT! Though Brooklyn may be continuously changing in terms of its new and very pricey "condo" development, it will always maintain its diversity!...I HOPE!! If not at least we have this photo to remember it by... — Posted by Dawn

nice shot(= — Posted by coneyisland people

great job — Posted by rebecca laguerre

Very nice shot; it reminds of the disussions we have in germany about integration of immigrants — Posted by anonymous

Very focoused on Coney Island and different girls — Posted by Winny Desna

i love this photograph it realy captures the idea of the changes our society has made in the city no matter the culture. but on the other hand, it is a little embarrassing for the riders in the back row haha — Posted by Delia

this is so cool i like this picture — Posted by Moriah

what does it actually say???????? — Posted by kov

IT IS REALLY GOOD — Posted by CAROLINA

it look like they are on a ride. — Posted by jeremy

this is a beaurtiful picture it is very diverse ..... what ride in conry island is this???? — Posted by soleil brown