Brooklyn Museum to Open 'Studio 54: Night Magic' Exhibition
The Brooklyn Museum in New York is set to unveil 'Studio 54: Night Magic,' an exhibition that explores the iconic nightclub's culture, personalities, and history. Scheduled to open on March 13, 2020, and continuing until July 5, 2020, the exhibit chronicles Studio 54's inception, growth, and eventual closure. Established in 1977 by Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell in a repurposed opera house in Midtown Manhattan, the club emerged as a symbol of style and innovation, shaping art and design for years. The display includes 650 items related to fashion, photography, film, and music, featuring notable patrons like Andy Warhol, Cher, and Liza Minnelli, all within the context of post-Vietnam War America and civil rights movements.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Studio 54: Night Magic' opens March 13, 2020 at Brooklyn Museum
- Runs through July 5, 2020
- Covers history, personalities, and culture of Studio 54
- Club founded in 1977 by Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell
- Located in a former opera house in Midtown Manhattan
- Features 650 objects including fashion, photography, film, and music
- Highlights regulars like Andy Warhol, Bianca Jagger, Cher, Elizabeth Taylor
- Studio 54 influenced art, design, and society
Entities
Artists
- Andy Warhol
- Bianca Jagger
- Cher
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Farrah Fawcett
- Liza Minnelli
- Michael Jackson
- Mick Jagger
- Pat Cleveland
- Truman Capote
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Calvin Klein
- Diane von Furstenberg
Institutions
- Brooklyn Museum
- Studio 54
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Midtown Manhattan