New York Dolls
Photography · Collection

New York Dolls

3 works

New York Dolls: Glam, Chaos, and the Birth of Punk

The New York Dolls were a seismic force in rock history — raw, confrontational, and wildly influential. Emerging from early 1970s New York, their blend of glam aesthetics, street attitude, and uncompromising sound laid the foundation for punk rock on both sides of the Atlantic.

This collection brings together iconic photographs capturing the Dolls at their most electric: on stage, in studios, and in candid moments that reveal the band’s fearless spirit. Featuring images of David Johansen and the original lineup, these photographs were taken by legendary photographers who stood at the heart of New York’s underground music scene.

More than documentation, these images preserve a cultural moment — when style, rebellion, and music collided to redefine what rock could be.

3 works
New York Dolls, Santa Monica, CA. March 19, 1974, photographed by Bob Gruen.
Bob Gruen
New York City Dolls, Santa Monica, CA, 1974
From $1,200
New York Dolls, West 29th Street Studio, NYC. November 1973, photographed by Bob Gruen.
Bob Gruen
New York City Dolls, West 29th Street Studio, New York City, 1973
From $1,200
New York Dolls, Los Angeles, CA. September 8, 1973, photographed by Bob Gruen.
Bob Gruen
New York City Dolls, Los Angeles, CA, 1973
From $1,200