Closing Bell: Taking the Measure of Fort Greene
A reader tipped us off to this sidewalk art project in Fort Greene, where the stenciling seems reminiscent of the “Park Slope Trail” that popped up on Union and Fifth Avenue. The signs are hanging on lampposts on opposite corners of South Portland and Hanson Place, one inviting passersby to record their height and the…

A reader tipped us off to this sidewalk art project in Fort Greene, where the stenciling seems reminiscent of the “Park Slope Trail” that popped up on Union and Fifth Avenue. The signs are hanging on lampposts on opposite corners of South Portland and Hanson Place, one inviting passersby to record their height and the other soliciting “complaints” (apparently the complaints box affixed to it was taken down last week). Failed art, good art, incomprehensible art? We can’t decide. GMAP
5:54-go fuck yourself you trustfund bitch. I would love to watch someone break your legs and bust your fucking knee caps! It would bring a big smile to my face. You stroller pushing, gas guzzling suv driving trustfund fuck!!!
You’re goddam right it suckz, 5:43. Because if you so much as THINK about complaining about us, we’ll just kick your renting ass to the curb. GET OUTTA TOWN!
the stroller mafia has invaded ft. greene? oh shit that sucks!
4:32, I’m a trust funded stroller mom/artist and I think you’re a twit.
^ good!
Sadly I think someone also tore down the PS Trail sign on Union & 5th.
i think this is ridiculous gentrification nonsense. back in the day you would never see this shit in the hood. i really feel like this is full of creativity and i love the artistic merit it inspires. it brings community together in innovative, yet simple ways. it’s not even art, so silly, so pointless – like a lot of the trustafarians in this neighborhood. it strikes me as something cool and harmless – to all you cynicals out there – lighten up! it’s just something fun. ft. greene is becoming a noxious haven of stroller moms and so-called ‘artists’ – ridiculous. bravo! keep the street art coming! gentrosity.
This is something that shows some cognitive recognition. It reminds me of something you’d find in a artsy college town.
I like it.