These Long-Lost Photos of the Chelsea Hotel Reveal Intimate Portraits of Its Bohemian Residents—From Patti Smith to Bob Dylan

Before it was a luxury establishment, the Chelsea Hotel was a countercultural hotspot, hosting some of the brightest creative minds to come out of Manhattan’s art scene. Now, a trove of rediscovered photos is providing an intimate window into the landmark at its peak. A new book, Scopin: Chelsea Hotel, features more than 100 images by German photographer Albert Scopin that were previously thought to have been lost. Meanwhile, an accompanying exhibition will be on display at Berlin’s FWR Gallery.