TEARDROPS is the first artwork collection under TIMELINE, which vision is to create an on-going, comprehensive, blockchain-based narrative of art and music artworks that connects the past, present, and future.
NYC 1977
We are all Frankies
We are all Frankies
FRANKIE TEARDROP
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TEARDROPS OVERVIEW
TEARDROPS is comprised of 1,977 unique artworks, and serves as a tribute to the enduring legacy of the pioneering NYC band Suicide and their seminal song 'Frankie Teardrop.' Set against the backdrop of the vibrant and influential art and music subcultures of 1970s New York City, these artworks offer a multifaceted exploration of the raw energy and DIY spirit that defined the era.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
1970S NYC
1970S NYC
Featuring a range of styles and mediums, these artworks showcase the diversity and creativity of the NYC art scene during a decade of cultural transformation. From graffiti-inspired works that reflect the city's street art legacy to collages that incorporate vintage photographs and ephemera, each piece in this collection offers a unique perspective on the city's rich cultural history.
Incorporating elements of punk, new wave, and no wave, these artworks pay tribute to the underground music scene that flourished in New York during the 1970s, as well as the art world that nourished it. By contextualizing the song 'Frankie Teardrop' within the broader cultural milieu of the time, this collection offers a nuanced and intellectually rigorous exploration of the social and artistic trends that shaped the city during this pivotal period.
NEW YORK CITY