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