The Govinda Gallery in the Georgetown area of Washington DC is showcasing an exhibit called "Punk Love". It's by Susie J. Horgan and is said to have some never before seen photos of the early punk scene.

Govinda Gallery is pleased to present Punk Love, a selection of photographs by Susie J. Horgan that is both an exceptional contribution to the history of punk as well as a true reflection of punk values. After meeting Henry Rollins and Ian MacKaye while she was working at the Häagen-Dazs in Georgetown, Horgan began documenting the birth of the early Washington, D.C., punk movement in 1979. D.C. punk was a different kind of punk. It was hardcore. It was explosive. It was revolutionary. Often misread as a music of hate and anger, punk rock was spiritual and, at its core, the message was about basic values--self-respect and justice. In short, it was punk love.

As a friend and participant on the music scene, rather than as a journalist, Horgan captured iconic and largely unpublished photographs of such hardcore legends as Minor Threat, S.O.A., Teen Idles, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, The Cramps, Untouchables, Youth Brigade, the Germs, and many others.

This exhibition also celebrates the publication of Punk Love (Universe, 2007) featuring contributions by Henry Rollins and Ian MacKaye.

The exhibit will run through March 3.

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