The Stooges, The Chelsea Hotel, New York City, 1969
Print Details
About this photograph
Over the years, the Chelsea has housed many notables such as, Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, and The Stooges. The Chelsea received much commentary for the creative culture within the hotel. Critics also appraised the hotel's interior—which was reputed for its uncleanliness in the mid- and late 20th century—and the quality of the hotel rooms themselves. The Chelsea has been the setting or inspiration for many works of popular media, and it has been used as an event venue and filming location.
Print sizes and editions
11" x 14" - Open edition
16" x 20" - Edition of 50
20" x 24" - Edition of 25
30" x 40" - Edition of 15
Print type
Archival pigment print
Paper type
Hahnemühle paper
Signature
Hand signed by photographer in ink
About the photographer
Glen Craig, a New York native, began shooting at 12 and studied at Parsons School of Design under Diane Arbus and Benedict J. Fernandez, with guidance from Gordon Parks. His 1965 Cashbox cover photo of B.B. King launched his music photography career, making him Hullabaloo Magazine’s top photographer. Craig captured legendary artists like Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, and Stevie Wonder, shaping the era’s iconic imagery. A close working relationship with Miles Davis led to rare, intimate portraits of the jazz legend. Craig’s work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vogue, and many leading publications, securing his legacy in music photography.
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