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16x20 inch Black & White print on Epson Art Cotton Smooth 250 gram paper. From the NYC Village Halloween Parade, 1982–86.

This black-and-white 35mm shot from the mid-1980s Greenwich Village Halloween Parade perfectly illustrates the era's charming, DIY spirit. Two women beam from inside cardboard boxes transformed into analog televisions, complete with wire-hanger antennae and hand-cut screen windows. The high-power commercial flash and rich Tri-X film grain capture their genuine smiles and 80s fashion—from leopard print and dark sunglasses to oversized belts—as they enjoy a celebratory night on the town. To the right, another participant shares in the laughter, highlighting the parade's community-driven energy where a simple box and a sense of humor were all you needed to become part of the city's surreal, nocturnal theater.