Coney Island Hysterical Society

07/08/2021

07/07/2021

“Have A Coke” 16 inch tondo, salvaged pieces of cut paper , repurposed serigraph on circle canvas will be on view at the upcoming “Art of Coney Island” exhibit at BWAC, opening July 10th, in Red Hook Brooklyn.

05/02/2021

On top’a the world... Is how we felt painting our “Steeplechase Come Back “ mural. 2300 sq.
L to R. Philomena Marano, Richard Eagan & Anthony. Circa 1983 Coney Island Hysterical Society

12/16/2020

“Off Season Predictions” life beneath the Tornado coaster. (The Tornado burned down in the mid-seventies) I did this art piece years later.
Cut paper circa mid 80s

10/11/2020

In Richard Eagan’s studio, from top: Spookhouse logo sign from the ride ticket box, 1985; My first Coney piece-Steeplechase Pavilon of Fun; Philomena’s This Way Out, serigraph print from original papier collé; and my Five Star Shootout, edition of 5 pieces.

10/10/2020

“Ma EST IDE, Spookarama world’s longest spook ride” cut paper collage by Philomena Marano will be featured in an exhibit titled: “American Collage 1930-present @ the Museum of Art DeLand, FL.
Spookarama resides at the base of the magnificent Wonder Wheel which turned 100 years old this year!

04/23/2020

TORNADO BOOTH, 1976

12/01/2019

Thank you Mike Cherry for this Phab photo of the Hysterical Society marching in an early Mermaid Parade !

09/06/2019

Amazing pic found by Matthew Steffanie.Thank you Matt for sharing this gem with us!

07/30/2019

Matthew Steffanie finds incredible Coney Island treasures ! He recently sent us this whimsical, spectacular music cover ( date unknown) Enjoy!

07/02/2019

Portraits in cut paper of Two Coney Island landmarks! Just posting to celebrate✊

05/07/2019

Shooting Gallery targets turned tondos ; inspired by an original
Mangel’s Coney Island Shooting Gallery