Photographs by Michael Grecco
SOUND BY AUDIO SPOTLIGHT
The Huntsville Museum of Art is turning up the volume on rebellion with Days of Punk: Photographs by Michael Grecco, a vivid, sensory dive into the punk and new wave scenes of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Featuring more than 100 photographs, Days of Punk captures the raw energy, attitude, and artistry of icons like The Clash, Joan Jett, and Billy Idol. But this exhibition doesn’t just show the spirit of punk - it lets visitors hear it.
Throughout the gallery, ten Holosonics Audio Spotlight AS-16iX speakers deliver an original soundtrack created by Roger Miller and Peter Prescott of the Boston-based band Mission of Burma. These custom soundscapes, ambient and unmistakably punk, are precisely targeted so visitors experience an intimate layer of sound without it spilling into other parts of the space.
“The addition of the speakers has greatly enhanced the exhibition experience, creating an immersive environment that brings the galleries to life. Their focused sound design seamlessly integrates into the space and adds a dynamic layer that draws visitors in and encourages deeper engagement with the photographic narratives.”
— Natalie A. Mault Mead, Chief Curator, Huntsville Museum of Art
By pairing striking visuals with directional sound, the installation fully captures the pulse and intensity of the era, inviting visitors to step into the scene that helped shape a generation.
Days of Punk: Photographs by Michael Grecco is on view at the Huntsville Museum of Art from October 17, 2025, through February 1, 2026.
Michael Grecco (b. 1958), Johnny Rotten, PIL, Boston, Massachusetts, 1982 © Michael Grecco
