New York through the Lens of On View February 2 - June 3, 2018

Selected PR Images

Some of New York’s most iconic cultural moments over the past 50 years have been captured by George Kalinsky. Serving as ’s official photographer, Kalinsky has turned truly memorable moments―sporting events, legendary performances, and notable occasions―into lasting images that have defined the city. Among the quintessential photographs on view are Pope John Paul II hoisting a child onto the Popemobile in Madison Square Garden, ’s last live appearance, falling to his knees on the mound as the Mets won the 1986 , and Sloane Stephens winning the 2017 US Open.

George Kalinsky Brooklyn Dodgers at Yankee Stadium, 1955 Inkjet with baryta New-York Historical Society

The Brooklyn Dodgers line up at Yankee Stadium as they play their across-the-city rivals, the , in the 1955 World Series. The Dodgers took the series in seven games.

George Kalinsky working out at Madison Square Garden, 1967 Chromogenic print from original scanned film New-York Historical Society

Kalinsky photographed Ali’s dozens of times and developed a friendship that lasted until the boxer’s death.

George Kalinsky Judy Garland, 1968 Inkjet with baryta New-York Historical Society

Performer Judy Garland makes her last Madison Square Garden appearance.

George Kalinsky John Lennon and Elton John, 1974 Inkjet with baryta New-York Historical Society

For what would end up being Lennon’s last live (and legendary) concert performance, he joins Elton John on stage for three songs, including “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.”

George Kalinsky Pope John Paul II, 1979 Inkjet with baryta New-York Historical Society

Pope John Paul II lifts a young follower out of the crowd and on to the Popemobile for the crowd to see during his visit to Madison Square Garden.

George Kalinsky Diana Ross, 1984 Inkjet with baryta New-York Historical Society

During a charity concert for Memorial Sloan- Kettering Cancer Center at , Diana Ross takes the stage. Among the other performers that night are Frank Sinatra and Pavarotti.

George Kalinsky Jesse Orosco, 1986 Inkjet with baryta New-York Historical Society

Jesse Orosco celebrates after the defeat the in Game 7 by a score of 8-5 to win the World Series. Orosco pitched perfect 8th and 9th innings, capping off a spectacular World Series in which he did not allow a single earned run.

George Kalinsky Sloane Stephens (born 1993), 2017 Inkjet with baryta New-York Historical Society

Sloane Stephens holds her 2017 US Open trophy.