There has never been and will never be anothernightclub to rival the sheer glamour, energy, andwild creativity that was Studio 54. This catalogaccompanies an exhibition at the BrooklynMuseum exploring how Studio 54 was a uniquezeitgeist of an era.From the moment it opened in 1977, Studio 54 cele-brated spectacle and promised a never-ending paradeof anything goes. Although it existed for only threeyears, it served as a catalyst that brought together someof the most famous, creative, and strangest people inthe world. It quickly became known for its all-agescelebrity guest list and its uniquely chic clientele ofsuperstars and freaks of all races and sexual prefer-ences who would often show up half dressed or incostume. From the cutting-edge lighting displays andsound system to its elaborate sets that would changeon a whim, altering the environment and ambiance,it was the beginning of nightclub as performance art.Now, the Brooklyn Museum is staging the first exhi-bition featuring the nightclub as a bellwether of NewYork City cultural life. More than 650 objects spanning fashion, photography, drawings, film, andmusic as well as video, film, and soundtrack createan immersive experience, with an exhibition designinspired by the club's original lighting and atmo-sphere. Highlights include never-before-publishedcostume sketches by artist Antonio Lopez and newlydiscovered set designs, as well as ephemera salvagedby the original club staff and interviews with thecultural luminaries who were there.Telling the story of this legendary club, as well asserving as a companion to the exhibition, Studio 54:Night Magic serves as a document of the era, depictingthe wild energy and provocative creativity of thisseminal cultural moment.