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Meryl Meisler: A glimpse of 1970s New York

Published 6:40 AM EST, Thu February 18, 2016
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Sunny Schulman Meisler -- mother of acclaimed photographer Meryl Meisler -- reads an article in November 1978. From February 25 to April 9, the Steven Kasher Gallery in New York will present a <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stevenkasher.com%2Fexhibitions%2Fmeryl-meisler" target="_blank" target="_blank">solo exhibition</a> of Meryl Meisler's earliest work. It will include this photo and more than 35 other moments Meisler captured throughout the 1970s. "Meisler's photographs take us to the kitsch-filled rooms of her hometown in Long Island, and to the gritty clubs and streets of disco-era New York," the gallery said.
Sunny Schulman Meisler -- mother of acclaimed photographer Meryl Meisler -- reads an article in November 1978. From February 25 to April 9, the Steven Kasher Gallery in New York will present a solo exhibition of Meryl Meisler's earliest work. It will include this photo and more than 35 other moments Meisler captured throughout the 1970s. "Meisler's photographs take us to the kitsch-filled rooms of her hometown in Long Island, and to the gritty clubs and streets of disco-era New York," the gallery said.
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A woman holds a telephone in a bedroom in East Meadow, New York, in June 1975.
A woman holds a telephone in a bedroom in East Meadow, New York, in June 1975.
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Three clowns wear monkey suits at a circus in New York City in April 1977.
Three clowns wear monkey suits at a circus in New York City in April 1977.
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This self-portrait of Meisler saying the Girl Scout Promise was taken in North Massapequa, New York, in January 1975. Meiser was born in the South Bronx and raised in North Massapequa, a hamlet on Long Island.
This self-portrait of Meisler saying the Girl Scout Promise was taken in North Massapequa, New York, in January 1975. Meiser was born in the South Bronx and raised in North Massapequa, a hamlet on Long Island.
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Meisler's mom gets her hair teased at a salon in North Massapequa in June 1979.
Meisler's mom gets her hair teased at a salon in North Massapequa in June 1979.
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A man dances at a wedding in Rockville Centre, New York, in March 1976.
A man dances at a wedding in Rockville Centre, New York, in March 1976.
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A woman winks as she holds a cigarette in Seaford, New York, in June 1975. Many of Meisler's photos document members of the "The Mystery Club" -- 11 couples from nearby neighborhoods who would take turns planning "mystery" outings to places such as haunted houses, recording studios and nudist camps, according to the Steven Kasher Gallery.
A woman winks as she holds a cigarette in Seaford, New York, in June 1975. Many of Meisler's photos document members of the "The Mystery Club" -- 11 couples from nearby neighborhoods who would take turns planning "mystery" outings to places such as haunted houses, recording studios and nudist camps, according to the Steven Kasher Gallery.
Courtesy Steven Kasher Gallery, New York
Meisler's relatives celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, in September 1974.
Meisler's relatives celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, in September 1974.
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A man wears "parrot pants" in Cherry Grove, New York, in August 1977.
A man wears "parrot pants" in Cherry Grove, New York, in August 1977.
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Two band members are photographed at CBGB, a famous New York City club, in March 1977.
Two band members are photographed at CBGB, a famous New York City club, in March 1977.
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People sing "God Bless America" at a New York City senior center in 1978.
People sing "God Bless America" at a New York City senior center in 1978.
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