Martin Ramocki's Documentary 'Brooklyn DIY' Premieres at MoMA, Chronicles Williamsburg Art Scene 1987-2007
On February 25th, MoMA hosted the premiere of Marcin Ramocki's documentary, 'Brooklyn DIY: The History of the Williamsburg Art Scene 1987-2007.' This 75-minute film investigates whether Williamsburg constituted a unified artistic community or merely served as a location for artists. Ramocki, who established vertexList in 2003, incorporates interviews and archival footage, featuring artists such as Ward Shelley and Matt Freedman. The film delves into the aesthetic identity of the scene, presenting contrasting perspectives from Amy Sillman and Joe Amrhein. It highlights early venues like 4 Walls and Pierogi, warehouse parties, and the effects of gentrification on real estate, noting that 145 galleries have emerged and vanished, along with insights from artists like Ebon Fisher and critic Sarah Schmerler.
Key facts
- Premiere at MoMA on February 25th
- Directed by Marcin Ramocki
- Covers 1987-2007
- Features Ward Shelley's 'Williamsburg Timeline'
- Includes interview with gallerist Joe Amrhein of Pierogi
- Discusses gentrification and real estate impact
- Mentions 145 galleries have come and gone in Williamsburg
- References artist-run spaces like 4 Walls and vertexList
Entities
Artists
- Marcin Ramocki
- Julian Schnabel
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Willem Dafoe
- Ward Shelley
- Matt Freedman
- Tim Spelios
- Amy Sillman
- Ebon Fisher
- Joe Amrhein
- Mike Ballou
- Becky Smith
- Don Carroll
- Daniel Aycock
- Ken Butler
- Bruce Pearson
- Fred Tomaselli
- Roxy Paine
- Michael Ashkin
- Francis Cape
- Diana Cooper
- Charles Currier
- James Esber
- Jane Fine
- Su Friederich
- Joe Fyfe
- Rachel Harrison
- Perry Hoberman
- Byron Kim
- Mark Lombardi
- Chris Martin
- David Opdike
- Joyce Pensato
- David Scher
- James Siena
- Mike Smith
- Eve Sussman
- Dan Zeller
- Brenda Zlamany
- Annie Herron
- Aaron Namenwirth
- Gary Indiana
- Barbara Corcoran
- Walter Benjamin
- David Wojnarowicz
- Jenny Holzer
- Sue Coe
- Kenny Scharf
- Jeff Koons
- Larry T
- Jonathan Fineberg
- Sarah Schmerler
- Carleton Bright
Institutions
- MoMA
- Mary Boone Gallery
- vertexList
- 4 Walls
- Pierogi
- Bellwether
- Jack The Pelican
- Front Room
- Art Moving
- Momenta
- Brand Name Damages
- Test Site
- Flipside
- Arcadia
- Sauce
- Roebling Hall
- Eyewash
- Parker's Box
- Sideshow
- Plus Ultra
- im n Il
- Crest Hardware
- The Ship's Mast
- Cat's Head
- El Sensorium
- Keep Refrigerated
- Organism
- Gene Pool
- Mustard club
- Studio 54
- Pyramid Club
- Mudd Club
- Sundance Channel
- Time Out
- artcritical
Locations
- Williamsburg
- Brooklyn
- New York
- United States
- East Village
- Manhattan
- Soho
- Alphabet City
- Greenpoint
- Bushwick
- Bed Stuy
- St. Louis
- Illinois
- Bay Area
- Liepzig
- Germany
- Chelsea
- Avenue C
- Dominican Republic