After graduating RISD in 1976, Bobby Grossman followed his artistic muse to NYC, where he immersed himself in every downtown scene imaginable, including the Factory, punk clubs like CBGB, and the Chelsea Hotel (where he lived). He soon found himself … Continued

It’s been announced that a new David Bowie album will be released early next year. Toy isn’t necessarily unheard, though. The album, recorded in 2001, was leaked online in 2011. However, this is the first time the album will be … Continued

Americans were dying overseas because of failed nation-building experiments, systemic racism, police brutality, and everything seemingly going to shit. Does it sound familiar? Today looks a lot like 1971. This year marks the 50th anniversary of what some say was … Continued

Simply put, David Bowie is an artist without peer. Not even the likes of Cher or Madonna can compare to the sheer audacity of Bowie’s transformations. From the rock and roll rebellion personified by The Rise and Fall ofZiggy Stardust … Continued

Painter, diarist, and dandy-about-town Duncan Hannah has released Twentieth Century Boy, a memoir of his days—or more importantly, his nights—gliding through the 70s punk-rock scene in downtown Manhattan. Based on journals he kept between 1970 and 1981, Hannah’s book takes … Continued

When MTV first launched in 1981, it was a small experimental cable channel airing to a limited market in New York and New Jersey. But almost immediately, MTV’s music videos transformed the music industry—and with each coming decade, this art form … Continued

Herb Ritts began his photographic career in the late ’70s and gained a reputation as a master of both art and commercial photography. He produced editorial fashion and portraits for Vogue, Vanity Fair, Interview and Rolling Stone, as well as … Continued

  Miguel: “Coffee” (with Nazanin Mandi)   Sia: “Fire Meet Gasoline” (with Heidi Klum and Pedro Pascal)   Taylor Swift: “Wildest Dreams” (with Scott Eastwood)   Justin Bieber: “What Do You Mean?” (with Xenia Deli)   Chris Isaak: “Wicked Game” … Continued

Chris Evans as the Human Torch in Fantastic Four (2005) and as Captain America in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and 4 sequels Before he was the beefy blond boy scout that is Captain America, a young, chiseled Chris … Continued

Photographer: Gered Mankowitz