‘Store Front’ Photographer Karla Murray Races Against Time to Document ‘Fun and Funky’ NYC


"Longtime East Village photographers James and Karla Murray installed a structure in Seward Park recreating the Lower East Side’s Cup and Saucer, which closed after more than 70 years in business. Now, they’ve set up a gallery show featuring photographs from their 'Store Front' books just a few blocks away at The Storefront Project (70 Orchard Street). The exhibit, 'Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York,' pays homage to the mom-and-pop shops of the Lower East Side and will remain open through August 12. Bedford + Bowery chatted with Karla Murray about her hopes and thoughts on the changing neighborhood. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. ..."
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