Comments on: Some Thoughts on Art + Transformation in Williamsburg http://blog.art21.org/2009/09/01/transformation-of-williamsburg/ The Official Blog of Art21, Inc. and the Art in the Twenty-First Century PBS series Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:40:46 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Margaret http://blog.art21.org/2009/09/01/transformation-of-williamsburg/comment-page-1/#comment-13758 Margaret Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:47:06 +0000 http://blog.art21.org/?p=9140#comment-13758 What about the pack of wild dogs that used to roam Kent Ave? What about the pack of wild dogs that used to roam Kent Ave?

]]> By: Hrag http://blog.art21.org/2009/09/01/transformation-of-williamsburg/comment-page-1/#comment-13753 Hrag Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:08:45 +0000 http://blog.art21.org/?p=9140#comment-13753 As somehow who has seen the transformation, I think it's correct to point out that we shouldn't romanticize the past but there was a sense of community in the visual arts community of Williamsburg that doesn't necessarily exist now. In that regard, I think Loren has a good point. As somehow who has seen the transformation, I think it’s correct to point out that we shouldn’t romanticize the past but there was a sense of community in the visual arts community of Williamsburg that doesn’t necessarily exist now. In that regard, I think Loren has a good point.

]]> By: Camilla Bryan http://blog.art21.org/2009/09/01/transformation-of-williamsburg/comment-page-1/#comment-13705 Camilla Bryan Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:34:00 +0000 http://blog.art21.org/?p=9140#comment-13705 First off, I agree with Flak. Secondly, the Pool Parties started in 2006 in McCarren Park. Using 2005 as a reference point for the Glory Days of the Williamsburg Art scene is wack. Way wack. Wack-attack. Thirdly, that drummer had tiny cymbals. All he needed was JellyNYC and he'd draw a bigger crowd - thus, earning him enough money to buy normal-sized cymbals. It looked like the kids table version of a pool party. In other words, "a shittier pool party". Am I on speakerphone? First off, I agree with Flak.

Secondly, the Pool Parties started in 2006 in McCarren Park.

Using 2005 as a reference point for the Glory Days of the Williamsburg Art scene is wack. Way wack. Wack-attack.

Thirdly, that drummer had tiny cymbals. All he needed was JellyNYC and he’d draw a bigger crowd – thus, earning him enough money to buy normal-sized cymbals.

It looked like the kids table version of a pool party.

In other words, “a shittier pool party”.

Am I on speakerphone?

]]> By: Flak Anderson http://blog.art21.org/2009/09/01/transformation-of-williamsburg/comment-page-1/#comment-13703 Flak Anderson Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:07:11 +0000 http://blog.art21.org/?p=9140#comment-13703 That Chris Martin thing just looked like a shittier version of a pool party. If by "Transformation" you meant "the pool parties got a lot less shitty", then I agree - Williamsburg has transformed. That Chris Martin thing just looked like a shittier version of a pool party. If by “Transformation” you meant “the pool parties got a lot less shitty”, then I agree – Williamsburg has transformed.

]]> By: marissa http://blog.art21.org/2009/09/01/transformation-of-williamsburg/comment-page-1/#comment-13687 marissa Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:21:20 +0000 http://blog.art21.org/?p=9140#comment-13687 as a resident of New Williamsburg, I am both defensive of of the altered landscape of our community while still nostalgic for what the neighborhood once represented. Yet, while the pool party is "soooo commerical" it also showcases great independent musicians. I dont believe the happening of Chris Martin (which appears rather derivative and nostalgic in its own right) is necessarily in the same category as the Pool Parties. Its exhausting to listen to New Yorkers bemoan gentrification, especially those who come from a place of white privilege to begin with. as a resident of New Williamsburg, I am both defensive of of the altered landscape of our community while still nostalgic for what the neighborhood once represented. Yet, while the pool party is “soooo commerical” it also showcases great independent musicians. I dont believe the happening of Chris Martin (which appears rather derivative and nostalgic in its own right) is necessarily in the same category as the Pool Parties. Its exhausting to listen to New Yorkers bemoan gentrification, especially those who come from a place of white privilege to begin with.

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