Explore the history of rock 'n' roll at this new immersive exhibit in NYC
You'll get to explore the legacy of Rolling Stone magazine through more than 50 years of music and pop culture. Narrated by Kevin Bacon, "Amplified" features more than 1,000 photographs, 1,300 iconic magazine covers and a massive 270-degree digital canvas. Adult tickets start at $39, and the show is on view through August 31.
The show will take you on a 50-minute journey featuring iconic visuals and, of course, incredible music. You'll get a tour through the story of revolutionary music and the changes it brought. Expect to see rare live performance and behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive portrait sessions, album art and posters, delivering one of the most comprehensive collections of rock 'n' roll imagery ever assembled.
More than 300 iconic artists whose music changed the world are featured in the show, including The Who, David Bowie, Sam Cooke, and Tinashe, to name a few. As for imagery, more than 500 photographers and film directors, such as Mark Seliger, Danny Clinch, Lynn Goldsmith, Anton Corbijn, Bob Gruen, Jim Marshall, Neal Preston, Janette Beckman and Pooneh Ghana, are included.
Amplified was originally produced by Illuminarium Experiences and created by Brand New World Studios in partnership with Rolling Stone. It was then adapted for by ARTECHOUSE Studio for the New York location. Brad Siegel, founder of Brand New World Studios, calls the show "the ultimate immersive rock experience."
"Bringing Amplified to New York City—where Rolling Stone has been based for decades—feels especially meaningful," Gus Wenner, CEO of Rolling Stone, said in a press release. "New York has been at the heart of so many important artists, so we're thrilled to debut this powerful, immersive celebration of rock 'n' roll and its legacy here."
If you've never been to ARTECHOUSE, the venue itself is a very cool, subterranean spot with its own XR Bar. It's located at 439 West 15th Street inside the 100-year-old boiler room of Chelsea Market where you can grab a bite to eat after you see the art.
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