On View: October 17, 2026 – March 7th, 2027
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 17th 7–10 pm

The City Reliquary is pleased to present Still Manic After All These Years: 50 Years Of Manic Panic, an archival collection, curated by Lee Berman, exploring the founding and ongoing legacy of Manic Panic, the iconic line of hair dyes that originated in 1970s New York.

From the humble beginnings of America’s first punk rock boutique on St. Marks Place to a global success story, Manic Panic is as much a story of the city as it is of perseverance. This only-in-New-York tale starts with two sisters from the Bronx, Tish & Snooky Bellomo, who took their DIY ethos and talents from the Lower East Side to around the globe.

This exhibit collects artifacts and ephemera from Tish & Snooky’s early days as punk rockers in the East Village, regularly playing at CBGB alongside iconic bands such as Blondie, through the creation and skyrocketing success of Manic Panic, their original line of hair dyes that remains a cult favorite today.