An
exhibition opening at the Brooklyn Museum will explore for the first
time the enduring impact of Studio 54. Opening in March, Studio 54: Night Magic
examines the influence that the disco-era nightclub continues to have on
design, cinema, and fashion today. Iconic photography and roughly 650 objects,
including drawings, paintings, music, and decor, will be on display.
Brooklyn
natives Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell founded Studio in 1977 with dreams of
opening a disco club in the middle of New York City. The club quickly became a
popular hang out for A-list celebrities, designers, and artists of the era,
with regulars including Bianca Jagger, Cher, Elizabeth Taylor, Andy Warhol,
Michael Jackson, Truman Capote, and many more.
In addition
to its notable clientele, the club was known for its decor and modern sound and
lighting system. The exhibit’s design draws from Studio 54’s original lighting
and features music from that era, like “Le Freak” and “I Will Survive,” both
linked to the storied club, according to the museum.