This describes so much of life in the 1980s in America, not just in New York City. It’s thrilling to feel that kind of energy coming back.

She goes on: “Universally, the images speak to the human condition. They reflect what is eternal and what is intrinsically New York City — vibrancy, diversity, coexistence, and eccentricity.” ...

performs at City Winery in New York. Bobby Bank/Getty Images, FILE After several years as a solo artist, Johansen rebranded himself in the 1980s as the tuxedoed, pompadour-topped throwback lounge ...