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The mundane bliss of New York’s subways in the ’70s

NYC Passengers 1976-1981 — During a very different decade in NYC, which bounced between rich creativity and sketchiness, photographer Joni Sternbach captured the idiosyncratic isolation found on its rail networks.

Written by: Miss Rosen
Culture

Photos celebrating 48 years of hip hop and its pioneers

The Elements — On hip hop’s 48th anniversary, photographer Joe Conzo Jr. has curated a special collection of seldom-seen photographs that embody the culture of the genre and its roots.

Written by: Miss Rosen
Art

A portrait of love, life and community in the South Bronx

Hall of fame — In the ’70s, New York’s South Bronx was in a state of extreme disrepair. But – as artists John Ahearn and Rigoberto Torres realised – creativity provided a welcome remedy.

Written by: Miss Rosen

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