During the last eight months of 2020, the New York Times assigned photographer Ashley Gilbertson to document how the pandemic economy ruptured New York. Thinking his work was complete, he was walking back from Brooklyn and heard music. He turned to find this couple dancing in Brooklyn's Marine Park. This image became the final shot. (c) Photo: Ashley Gilbertson for the New York Times.

Tony Bennett's performance at "A Great Night in Harlem" brought down the house at the Apollo Theater. (c) Photo: Ashley Gilbertson

Through Hoffman's relationship with the Recording Industry Association of America, 
this custom plaque was commissioned for the Country exhibition at the Annenberg Photo Space.
The ten Diamond albums by Garth Brooks, The Chicks, Patsy Cline and Shania Twain included on the “In Celebration of Country: Portraits of an American Sound” Award reflect sales of 135 million+ units, representing some of the most influential music recordings in history.
​The plaque is now proudly displayed in the Washington, D.C. RIAA headquarters.

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