Marcia Resnick

Conceptual Visionary of the 1970s

Marcia Resnick (b. 1950) is a photographer and conceptual artist whose work in 1970s New York established her as a key figure in contemporary photography. Her images, held in the collections of the MoMA, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the National Portrait Gallery, merge the experimental, critical spirit of conceptual art with the raw energy of music and counterculture.

By the late ‘70s, Resnick turned her lens toward New York’s underground punk scene, capturing icons such as John Belushi, Johnny Thunders, Mick Jagger, Andy Warhol, Richard Hell, Iggy Pop, and Johnny Rotten with a distinctly artistic sensibility. What began as candid backstage snapshots soon evolved into carefully composed studio portraits, culminating in her renowned “Bad Boys” series (1977–1982).

The Music Photo Gallery (TMPG) represents her vintage work, featuring original and unique works, while The Music Photo Store offers her full catalog in limited edition prints, ensuring her legacy remains accessible to new generations of collectors. Resnick’s photography did more than document an era—it transformed it into art, preserving the attitude and spirit of a time that shaped music and culture forever.