On View: October 17, 2026 – March 7, 2027
The City Reliquary is excited to announce our next exhibit, Still Manic After All These Years: 50 Years of Manic Panic!
This archival collection, curated by Lee Berman, explores 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.
The 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.
Come by on October 17th to celebrate the opening and explore the show! Entry is free!
