The 66 photographs in this book were made between 197880 in studio 54, a new york discotheque that, through those years. They are a filled with all the decadency, vibrancy and glamour of new york s most infamous club. Go inside the legendary studio 54 with tod papageorge. Nov 12, 2014 studio 54 by tod papageorge is out now, published by stanleybarker wed 12 nov 2014 02. Here, in celebration of the books release, we speak to papageorge about. Nov 19, 2014 tod papageorges opulent documentation of famed 70s discotheque studio 54 has been published into a book titled studio 54 published by stanley barker. In papageorges own words, the 66 photographs in this book. Studio 54 by tod papageorge the eye of photography magazine. Jan 15, 2014 galerie thomas zander presents its first exhibition of works by the american photographer tod papageorge. Galerie thomas zander presents its first exhibition of works by the american photographer tod papageorge. Iconic photos from some of studio 54s wildest nights elle. Tod papageorges opulent documentation of famed 70s discotheque studio 54 has been published into a book titled studio 54 published by stanley barker. Photographer tod papageorge documented the beautiful people he found inside glittering new york disco club studio 54 in all their debauchery, glamour and cool check out time lightboxs interview with tod papageorge, whose new book offers a new look at studio flash and glitter.
Tod papageorges new book offers a rare look at studio 54s flash and glitter. Some of those images were shot by photographer tod papageorge and are included in his new photo book, studio 54, recently released by stanley. In anticipation of photographer tod papageorges new photo book, studio 54 stanleybarker, vice has an interview with him, wherein he talks. In papageorge s own words, the 66 photographs in this book were made between 197880 in studio 54, a new york. Dec 01, 2014 some of those images were shot by photographer tod papageorge and are included in his new photo book, studio 54, recently released by stanley barker. Regularly attended by celebrities such as andy warhol, elizabeth taylor, mick jagger, bianca jagger, jerry hall, debbie harry, grace jones, michael jackson, calvin klein, elton john, john travolta, brooke. Studio 54 wasand, arguably, remainsthe worlds most renowned and legendary disco. It was his first visit to the legendary club, and, inspired brassais photographs of parisian nightlife in the 1930s, hed brought along a hefty, sixbyninecentimeters fujica camera. Images from studio 54 are nothing new, but something about the pictures tod papageorge took there seem to raise the clubs revelers to a new level.
Sixtysix of his images are presented in a new volume, studio 54, out now via stanley baker. His forthcoming coffee table book, studio 54, showcases 66 of the most incredible candid snapshots he caught during the clubs heyday in the late 70s and early 80s. See a sampling of the photos over at paper and buy a. We step inside the hedonistic nirvana that was studio 54, via tod. Tod papageorge studio 54 as part of the photobiennale2020 the multimedia art museum, moscow presents a project created at the legendary club studio 54 from 1978 to the 1980 by tod papageorge, one of the most influential american photographers. The 66 photographs in this book were made between 197880 in studio 54, a new york discotheque that, through those years, was the place to be. A friend of mine, sonia moskowitz gordon, was doing celebrity photography then, and was wellknown and equally wellliked at studio 54. Awardwinning photographer tod papageorge was a regular and has compiled his insights into a book. Street photos of 1960s new york in kodachrome by tod papageorge. They are a filled with all the decadency, vibrancy and glamour of new yorks most infamous club. Legendary luxury hotelier ian schraeger, coowner of studio 54, has put together the ultimate illustrated memoir in the longawaited magnum opus studio 54 rizzoli new york. Inside the iconic studio 54 in the captured by photographer tod papageorge. Nearly 40 years since its closing, schrager has finally decided to immortalise its outrageous reign in book form.
Unsurprisingly, given its reputation which quickly flamed into notoriety during a short, 33month existence, it was difficult to. Tod papageorge studio 54, stanley barker, 2014, london. Ian schrager reveals all behind studio 54 wallpaper. I hoped to capture something of the actuality of flesh and sweat and desire id. They are a blast from a past filled with all the decadency, vibrancy and glamour of new yorks most infamous club, studio 54. Mar 30, 2015 populated by celebrities and party people, decorated with literally tonnes of glitter and an illuminated, cokesnorting manonthemoon, studio 54 was a treasure trove for imagemakers. For at last they can be judged, now that theyve finally been brought into the light of day. Studio 54 brings together a collection of photographs by renowned photographer, tod papageorge, taken in the late 1970s. Populated by celebrities and party people, decorated with literally tonnes of glitter and an illuminated, cokesnorting manonthemoon, studio 54 was a treasure trove for imagemakers. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3. The behind the scenes goingson of studio 54, renowned for its writhing dance floor, fabulous guests and legal contretemps, has long been a source of intrigue. What could be mistaken for stills from a david lynch film are in fact a series of beguiling photographs by lauded american street photographer tod papageorge, taken in new york nightclub studio 54 between 1978 and 1980, and available this month in book form courtesy of stanleybarker.
In anticipation of photographer tod papageorges new photo book, studio 54 stanleybarker, vice has an interview with him, wherein he talks about his shooting style and what we can expect from the images he shot during the legendary new york clubs heyday. It has no reportage qualities and you dont get the feeling that you are up close and personal with the patrons nor getting a taste of the atmosphere because the photos are so utterly artless and the book so comparatively slim when viewed alongside other books. While street photographers with blackandwhite film darted around pedestrians and. Oct 16, 2017 the cover of studio 54, published by rizzoli. Studio 54 by tod papageorge is published by stanleybarker, priced. In papageorges own words, the 66 photographs in this book were made between 197880 in studio 54, a new york discothque that, through those years, was the place to be and be seen, as the celebrities, partygoers, and those crazy for dancing who filled it every night were happy to prove. Studio 54, published by stanleybarker and edited by thomas zander, brings together a collection of photographs by renowned photographer, tod papageorge, taken in the late 1970s. Photographer tod papageorge on shooting at studio 54. What was your first sensory experience of studio 54. Studio 54 has been burned in our collective consciousness as the cold glitter of bryonic poetry, the punk, the dandy.
Revisit the glorious debauchery of the last days of disco. Scope vintage photos from tod papageorges studio 54 check out time lightboxs interview with tod papageorge, whose new book offers a new look at studio flash. Studio 54, published by stanleybarker and edited by thomas zander, brings together a collection of photographs by renowned photographer, tod papageorge. The subject matter should be utterly fascinating, and youd have to go some way to make studio 54 seem dull, but this book manages it.
Tod papageorge studio 54 british journal of photography. In anticipation of his book signing today at paris photo, interview called up the the photographer last week to discuss the creation of narrative, photography as poetry, and papageorges entry into the world of studio 54. Nov 14, 2014 in the late 70s and early 80s, photographer tod papageorge surveyed the zenith of nightlife studio 54 for sculptural form and composition. In the hazy history of nightclub excess, studio 54 was, arguably, its zenith. The holiday party at studio 54 got a little out of hand.
Photographer tod papageorge documented the beautiful people he found inside glittering new york disco club studio 54 in all their debauchery, glamour and cool what others are saying check out time lightboxs interview with tod papageorge, whose. In anticipation of his book signing today at paris photo, interview called. Dec 04, 2014 tod papageorge, studio 54 according to papageorge, partygoers would go crazy and dance wildly, in a way that projected a sense that this was a magical place with an inevitably short lifespan. Street photos of 1960s new york in kodachrome by tod. Discover book depositorys huge selection of tod papageorge books online. Photographer tod papageorges new book studio 54 documents the infamous 1970s new york city disco during its coke and boogiefueled heyday. Tod papageorge studio 54 hardcover clothbound first edition of 1 000 copies signed edited by and thomas zander designed the entente london. Tod papageorge was relatively new to manhattan and photography when he set out in the mid1960s to make his mark. Papageorge only visited the new york club six to eight times between 1978 and 1980 and captured only a select amount of images per visit. Tod papageorge photographed the denizens of legendary new york night club studio 54 between 1978 and these photographs have now been published in the new book studio.
Awardwinning photographer reveals glimpse inside studio 54. In papageorges own words, the 66 photographs in this book were made between 197880 in studio 54, a new york discotheque that, through those years, was the place to be. Tod papageorge, studio 54 according to papageorge, partygoers would go crazy and dance wildly, in a way that projected a sense that this was a. Tod papageorge studio 54 by tod papageorge publisher.
An inside look at studio 54 from the staff who saw it all. His latest book, studio 54, is a record of hedonism that includes actual swinging from the rafters and a literal procession of men in dionysian drag. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Nov 18, 2014 what could be mistaken for stills from a david lynch film are in fact a series of beguiling photographs by lauded american street photographer tod papageorge, taken in new york nightclub studio 54 between 1978 and 1980, and available this month in book form courtesy of stanleybarker. Photographs by tod papageorge, taken in new york nightclub studio 54 between 1978 and 1980 we step inside the hedonistic nirvana that was studio via tod papageorges mesmerising photographs of the iconic club retro photos that will spark your interest. Studio 54 still looks like the best club of all time vice. Feb 07, 2019 tod papageorge was relatively new to manhattan and photography when he set out in the mid1960s to make his mark. Tod papageorges photos of studio 54 in its heyday thrillist. Dec 01, 2014 in the early morning hours of january 1, 1978, photographer tod papageorge was ringing in the new year at studio 54. Tod papageorge was one of them, first arriving at the new years eve party of 197778 and going back again and again until it closed. Studio 54 photos and the debauchery that ensued studio. Photographer tod papageorge spent many nights between 1978 and 1980 shooting the denizens of the notorious nightspot now collected in the book studio 54.
As part of the photobiennale2020 the multimedia art museum, moscow presents a project created at the legendary club studio 54 from 1978 to the 1980 by tod papageorge, one of the most influential american photographers. A photo of one of the many flamboyant parties held at studio 54 credit. Studio 54 still looks like the best club of all time. See more ideas about studio 54, studio 54 new york and studio. On view is a series of seventy black and white photographs from the legendary new york night club studio 54, that was frequented by the likes of andy warhol, liza minnelli, mick jagger and grace jones. Behind the scenes at studio 54, new yorks coolest eighties. Tod papageorge photographed the club that defined a generation in two short years from 19781980 and perfectly captured the glitz, glamour, and decadence in. Studio 54 still looks like the best club of all time studio.
The 66 photographs in this book were made between 197880 in studio 54, a new york discotheque that, through those years, was the place to be and be seen, as the celebrities, partygoers, and those crazy for. In the early morning hours of january 1, 1978, photographer tod papageorge was ringing in the new year at studio 54. Dec 15, 2015 tod papageorge photographed the club that defined a generation in two short years from 19781980 and perfectly captured the glitz, glamour, and decadence in his book studio 54. Photographer tod papageorge on shooting at studio 54, visual. Studio 54 by tod papageorge is out now, published by stanleybarker wed 12 nov 2014 02. The book is also tightly structured around just three templates. In 1977, at the height of the disco craze, a club opened at 254 west 54th street in new york city. Nov 07, 2014 photographer tod papageorges new book studio 54 documents the infamous 1970s new york city disco during its coke and boogiefueled heyday. Studio 54 photographs and text by tod papageorge lensculture. The story of burlesque in america was first released as a documentary in 2011 but now the story has been adapted into a book.
Multimedia art museum, moscow exhibitions tod papageorge. Tod papageorge, studio 54 the building had originally been a theater, which made for an impressive party space. The book is the perfect melange of photographs and press clips, memories of new york when nightlife was at its peak. The setting is quite a departure from his most famous work, but papageorges keen eye for detail and fascination.
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