Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market: Images of New York’s Famous Outdoor Market

Since the 1970’s, a flea market has existed in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City, at West 39th Street. It is home to oddities and curiosities from around the world, brought to this place by the myriad of New Yorkers and visitors who have come and gone from literally everywhere. Over the years, many celebrities have walked the market to pass the time and to find unusual keepsakes to add to their unique finds. While no celebrities were spotted on our recent visit (October, 2010), the variety and strangeness of the place was certainly up to expectations! Following are photographs and digital enhancements of items and scenes from New York City’s flea market at Hell’s Kitchen. While most of the images retain their original or embellished colors, old fashioned black and white photography was also used to highlight the contrast in light, texture and form where advantageous. All of these images are available in limited edition prints for purchase at the authors’ gallery - West Shore Gallery in Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania. Please see http: //www.westshoregallery.com for more information.