Underground and Alternative Magazines from the ’70s and ’80s That Capture NYC’s Downtown Art World


"If you wanted to find out the real deal behind the fashion, culture, nightlife, music, art, and film happening in New York City during the 1970s, ‘80s, and ‘90s, there was only one place to turn. Alternative and indie publications of the time like Paper Mag, New York Rocker, and Art-Rite captured the diverse intersection of art and life — and the covers of these magazines were just as exciting as the contents within. The biggest art stars and personalities made the headlines, including John Waters, Andy Warhol, Debbie Harry, and Yoko Ono — but no wave artists and punks were printed right alongside them, like Beth B and Richard Hell. Gallery 98, the online space for 98 Bowery, chronicles New York City’s downtown art world with an amazing collection of periodicals. 98 Bowery founder and curator Marc H. Miller was kind enough to let us dig through his online collection and share the best of the best. ..."
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