Ron Galella has been touted as the O.G. of paparazzi. He pioneered the candid surprise attack in the 1950’s, catching celebs off guard in the midst of their daily routines, experiencing the earliest run-ins of heated celebrity retaliation. Jackie O took out a restraining order against him, Marlon Brando busted his jaw, Richard Burton hospitalized him and Sean Penn couldn’t keep himself from spitting on him. Nonetheless, this troublemaker always came correct with the kind of raw and obsession worthy photographs exposing pop culture’s most interesting icons- very real, very glam and very extraordinary.
The Disco Years, featuring mostly Galella’s work, is a retrospective starting from the late 70’s to the early 80’s, the era many would consider New York’s heyday. Rock gods, renegade artists, style muses, international socialites and smashed up party people alike were indiscriminately captured by the lure of his lens. Works depict the time when high gloss living and impeccable style were regularly set against the backdrop of sexy lighting and indulgent behavior. Among the photos not to be missed are epic snapshots of Gloria Vanderbilt, David Bowie, Mick and Bianca Jagger, Halston and Keith Richards.
Tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 1979!
The powerHouse Arena’s Disco Years show starts tonight, launch party is from 7 to 10p. View the photos while hearing tunes spun by Motherfucker DJs Michael T and Justine D. Grab a gift bag courtesy of Lancôme and Wrecords.
37 Main Street, DUMBO, Brooklyn, corner of Water and Main.
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