Explaining an iconic 80s nightclub from @gr8collab

The creator tells the story of the iconic 1980s NYC nightclub, AREA. She begins by describing its uniquely creative invitations, then explains the club's concept as a constantly changing art installation, details its famous patrons and contributing artists like Warhol and Basquiat, and concludes by discussing the founders' lasting impact on hospitality and culture.

Creator: @gr8collab on TikTok

Transcript

Imagine getting a party invite no on cardstock and definitely not through Partyful, but as a mystery pill that arrives at your door in a ring box. You drop it in water and the party details emerge. Received this would mean that you were among the 5,000 people invited to area night clubs opening party in 1983. Halloween invitations were sent on black silk bandanas, their better be religion party invitation came with an actual communion wafer, and a New Year's Eve invite with champagne party poppe

Topics: History, Art, Design, Entertainment

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