1970s NYC Returns To Life In The Photographs Of Meryl Meisler
- 8 years ago
http://gothamist.com/2016/03/02/meryl_meisler_1970s_nyc_exhibit.php
Standing in front of a black-and-white portrait, photographer Meryl Meisler raised her hand and recited an oath—her own version of the Girl Scout oath. "On my honor I will try to do my duty to God and my country, and to do my best at this exhibit!"
Meisler forged her identity as she photographed the rollicking humanity of 1970s New York. She shot go-go girls clutching wrinkled dollar bills, punk rockers backstage at CBGB, circus performers at Madison Square Garden, and bouncers watching over Studio 54. Meisler has always been drawn to the noisy, crowded places where New Yorkers could just be themselves, and was often seen dancing in discos with her camera at the ready. Never an art scene celebrity, today Meisler's work is more popular, and powerful, than ever, and now her first-ever curated photography show is on display at Steven Kasher Gallery.
Video by Jessica Leibowitz
Produced by Jessica Leibowitz, Jen Carlson and Scott Heins
Music by Kevin MacLeod — "Stringed Disco"
Standing in front of a black-and-white portrait, photographer Meryl Meisler raised her hand and recited an oath—her own version of the Girl Scout oath. "On my honor I will try to do my duty to God and my country, and to do my best at this exhibit!"
Meisler forged her identity as she photographed the rollicking humanity of 1970s New York. She shot go-go girls clutching wrinkled dollar bills, punk rockers backstage at CBGB, circus performers at Madison Square Garden, and bouncers watching over Studio 54. Meisler has always been drawn to the noisy, crowded places where New Yorkers could just be themselves, and was often seen dancing in discos with her camera at the ready. Never an art scene celebrity, today Meisler's work is more popular, and powerful, than ever, and now her first-ever curated photography show is on display at Steven Kasher Gallery.
Video by Jessica Leibowitz
Produced by Jessica Leibowitz, Jen Carlson and Scott Heins
Music by Kevin MacLeod — "Stringed Disco"