‘Greetings from Coney Island’ shines at Brooklyn’s Federal Courthouse gallery
Donato DiCamillo was born in Brooklyn, the child of Italian immigrants. At a young age, DiCamillo had behavior issues and by the time he was 16, he was kicked out of school. Eventually, he found himself inside a federal prison in Virginia.
Nowadays, you can find DiCamillo, or at least his photographs, in Brooklyn’s federal court, where they are on display from now until Sept. 28.
When DiCamillo was in federal prison, he became intensely interested in photography. When he was released in 2012, he taught himself how to use a camera while still in home confinement. He took photos of bugs, plants and anything within 120 feet of his home. Eventually, he made it to Coney Island.