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The Night Time Is The Right Time: N.Y.C. Nightclub Ephemera, 1980s

By the 1980s dozens of new nightclubs and bars including Area, Danceteria, Mudd Club, and Paradise Garage consciously strove to be part of the art world by presenting new music, art, film, video, fashion, and performance.

AREA: Cards and Invites from the Legendary Nightclub, 1983–1986

AREA became New York City’s top club in the mid-80s, with much of its success rooted in its popularity among artists, many of whom participated in the club’s ambitious program of creating new themes and décor every six weeks.