Blog

Jun 18th, 2021

Fatherly Inheritances: Father’s Day 2021 by Judith Thompson

If you’ve seen the film Last Stop Coney Island: The Life and Photography of Harold Feinstein, you will know that Harold’s relationship with his own father was a difficult one. Louis Feinstein suffered from alcoholism and Harold often spoke about the fear he felt around him, the beatings and druken rages. It was a huge… Continue reading

May 31st, 2021

What to remember: Reflections on Memorial Day 2021 by Judith Thompson

Unquestionably war has touched us all. Every single person, no matter who they are or where they live, has been touched by war. Scars from the traumas of war are passed down throughout generations and layered with new scars as the self-perpetuating cycles of war and violence continue to be fueled partly by the unhealed… Continue reading

Sep 28th, 2020

Evolution of an iconic Image: Boardwalk Sheet Music Montage, 1952 to 2020 by Judith Thompson

Just recently I made the decision to release the first estate print from the Harold Feinstein Photography Trust. I made this decision because this iconic image — unknown until 10 years ago — has sold out as a signed contemporary print while inquiries about it exceed that for any other image. I have been deliberating… Continue reading

Jul 3rd, 2020

What’s the July 4th week-end without Coney Island? Will apple pie be the next to go? by Judith Thompson

This ABC Nightline piece celebrating Coney Island and the photography of Harold Feinsted aired 25 years ago today. There were dire predictions about the future then…as there are now. Yet the same indomitable resilience remains!

Jun 19th, 2020 10 comments

Five timeless years: Describing the state of our soul by Judith Thompson

HAROLD FEINSTEIN (April 17, 1931- June 20, 2015) “There can be no regrets for that which is built out of love. The love of the work, of the image, of one’s self. When you’re in the moment, you’re in touch with eternity. That’s the only measure there is, and I don’t even consider it a… Continue reading

May 25th, 2020 3 comments

Different kinds of war: Reflections on Memorial Day 2020 by Judith Thompson

As I looked through Harold’s Draftee series for some appropriate photographs to share on this 2020 Memorial Day observance, the irony of the one above did not escape me. This GI is getting inoculated in both arms as a way to prepare for the war overseas. Harold went off to Korea in 1952. Approximately 35,000… Continue reading

May 10th, 2020 4 comments

Roses and prayers for Therese on Mother’s Day, 2020 by Judith Thompson

“We are born of love; love is our Mother. ” Rumi Today we celebrate mothers. And yet it’s a different Mother’s Day than any of us have every known. In too many cases the joyful gatherings that we may have been used to on this special days are being replaced by zoom calls. In too… Continue reading

June 18th, 2021

Blog

News