New York in the 1980s: Chapter 1

Before there was Basquiat. Before Keith Haring. Before Madonna ruled the charts and Andy Warhol became the elder statesman of Pop Art, there was New York City—a place unlike anywhere else in the world.In this opening chapter of our series, we'll explore why New York became a magnet for artists, musicians, writers, designers, and dreamers during one of the most creative decades in modern history. From SoHo and the East Village to Wall Street, CBGB, fashion, nightlife, and the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis, discover the city that inspired an extraordinary generation.