1960s

The first trans rocker Jayne County reflects on her wild life
Culture

The first trans rocker Jayne County reflects on her wild life

Shock factor — Following the release of her memoir, the punk icon recalls the ‘60s art scene surrounding Andy Warhol’s Factory, being on the frontlines of Stonewall and accidentally giving her ideas to David Bowie.

Written by: Liam Konemann

The photographer capturing Black life in Ghana & Britain
Culture

The photographer capturing Black life in Ghana & Britain

The Roadmaker — A new book and exhibition aims to shed light on the archive of James Barnor – an artist who created a vital document of Ghanian Independence and London’s swinging ‘60s, but whose name has remained relatively forgotten until recently.

Written by: Huck

Detroit’s defiant underground activists of the ‘60s and ‘70s
Culture

Detroit’s defiant underground activists of the ‘60s and ‘70s

Motor City — A new exhibition brings together lesser-seen works from the archive of Leni Sinclar, which chronicle Detroit‘s counterculture and struggles for justice.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Hallucinogenic photos from ‘60s New York
Photography

Hallucinogenic photos from ‘60s New York

Into the Mylar Chamber — Photographer Ira Cohen was an avant-garde pioneer, mastering his craft in the era’s psychedelic art, rock and jazz scenes.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Unearthing the old business cards of Chicago gangs
Art

Unearthing the old business cards of Chicago gangs

Almighty and Insane — Used in the 1960s and ’70s, these discreet slips of paper served as the ultimate status symbol for gang members across the city.

Written by: Miss Rosen

The changing face of ’60s London, in photos
Photography

The changing face of ’60s London, in photos

In the swing — Photographer Frank Habicht spent a decade documenting the capital’s political and social shifts, and the bright young things who were leading them.

Written by: Miss Rosen

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