In celebration of the 50^th anniversary of New York Magazine, photography director Jody Quon made a selection of the 50 photographs with the most interesting back stories, featuring interviews with Milton Glaser, Walter Bernard, Carl Fischer, Harry Benson, Barbara Kruger, Brigitte Lacombe, Amanda Demme, Dan Winters, and others. Additionally, New York commissioned 50 artists to create original art works based on what New York City means to them right now. These works were made into art “covers” and exhibited throughout the five boroughs over the course of the year.