Duane Michal’s 1960s ‘Empty New York’ Series Is More Relevant Than Ever

The bustling streets, bars, subways, and tourist attractions of New York City have largely gone quiet over the past few weeks, as residents across the five boroughs have largely stayed indoors to prevent the further spread of the new coronavirus (Covid-19). Some left the city for the suburbs and the country. Most businesses, except for those deemed essential, have closed indefinitely. The ongoing pandemic has brought the city that never sleeps to a grinding halt. In a word, New York is empty.
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