New York

Celebrating DJ Kool Herc and the birth of hip hop
Photography

Celebrating DJ Kool Herc and the birth of hip hop

Cindy Campbell recounts how her brother ushered in a new era of musical culture at a party she held in the Bronx in ‘70s.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Photos celebrating the birthplace of hip hop
Photography

Photos celebrating the birthplace of hip hop

Sean Maung’s photos are a love letter to music, dancing, graffiti, and streetwear, along with the Black and brown communities that make up New York.

Written by: Miss Rosen

A tender portrait of Chinatown New York in the 1980s
Photography

A tender portrait of Chinatown New York in the 1980s

Photographer Bud Glick recounts documenting street life, people, and domestic scenes in the area, and what it taught him about the Chinese immigrant experience.

Written by: Miss Rosen

William Klein’s panoramic portrait of the 20th century
Photography

William Klein’s panoramic portrait of the 20th century

A new exhibition brings together the dynamic, playful and innovative photography of an often overlooked American artist.

Written by: Miss Rosen

A photographic tribute to the halcyon days of disco
Culture

A photographic tribute to the halcyon days of disco

Last dance — A new exhibition showcasing the work of photographer Bill Bernstein captures the ecstasy, creativity and inclusivity that defined New York’s nightlife in the ‘70s.

Written by: Zoe Whitfield

A portrait of NY’s emerging youth culture in the ‘80s
Culture

A portrait of NY’s emerging youth culture in the ‘80s

Fly guys — Photographer Jamel Shabazz recounts documenting the community, style and energy of the streets in New York.

Written by: Miss Rosen

On the move with NYC bike messengers in the ‘90s
Culture

On the move with NYC bike messengers in the ‘90s

Photographer John Harris reflects on his long-term project documenting the hustle, grind and pride of bike messengers while he was living in East Harlem.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Heady scenes of disco and grit in ‘70s & ‘80s New York
Culture

Heady scenes of disco and grit in ‘70s & ‘80s New York

‘It was edgy and dangerous‘ — Photographer Joe Clementi discusses his striking shots of the city’s vibrant clubs, protests, street scenes and more.

Written by: Miss Rosen

America uprising: a portrait of protest in 2020
Culture

America uprising: a portrait of protest in 2020

Black Lives Matter — Photographer Mel D. Cole reflects on capturing the BLM protests that swept America after the killing of George Floyd.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Helen Levitt’s intimate scenes of 20th century New York life
Culture

Helen Levitt’s intimate scenes of 20th century New York life

In the streets — A new exhibition is celebrating the life and work of the late photographer, who imbued everyday scenes with extraordinary empathy and feeling.

Written by: Miss Rosen

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