80s new york

Here's a collection of amazing color photographs of New York City's street scenes in the 1970s (via ozmerry)

Explore Photoscream's 3524 photos on Flickr!

Swiss photo reporter Willy Spiller captured the grit of the NYC subway in the 70s and 80s during his work commute. Check out the pics.

Interested (maybe verging on slight obsession) in the history of NYC subway systems? Take a peak at these vintage subway maps and photography!

Thomas Hoepker studied art history and archeology, then worked as a photographer for Münchner Illustrierte and Kristall between 1960 and 196...

Mitch O’Connell is a Chicago-based photographer. As a 17-year-old, he traveled to NYC to document the now long-lost treasures that Times Square once held in the 80s.

Carmichael Gallery is pleased to announce Martha Cooper: Remix, an expansive group show featuring highlights from Martha Cooper’s photographic archive and works by over 50 artists who have created their own unique interpretations of her iconic, historically significant imagery. There will be an opening reception for the exhibition on Saturday, April 9 from 6p to 8p with Martha Cooper and several of the participating artists in attendance. The exhibition will run through May 7, 2011…

During the late 70's and early 80's, New York City's subway system was one of the most dangerous places a person could be. Lucky for those of us who never had the chance to see it, Swiss photographer Willy Spiller was there, and the dark and atmospheric series of vintage photos he took has now come to be known as Hell On Wheels.

I have a serious crush on the New York of yesteryear. It might be more of an obsession. I’m in love with the underground disco that Nicky Siano and Larry Levan spun at Studio 54 […]