Modern Rocks Gallery are pleased to present photographer Alec Byrne's headline grabbing show "LONDON ROCK : The Unseen Archive" following its highly acclaimed opening at The Proud Gallery in London last year. The exhibit opens October 19th with an opening reception from 6pm to 10pm. The show will run up to the end of the year and will feature a display of framed silver gelatin prints, including some stunning large format prints, and also a collection of one-of-a-kind, original vintage silver gelatin prints, all available to purchase.
Byrne’s career began at the age of 17 when he was put under contract to capture live acts for the NME. He was interested in photographing the emerging stars of British music during an incredible period of musical history, describing his schedule as, “The Who on Thursday, The Rolling Stones on Saturday, Led Zeppelin on Monday’. From Mick Jagger’s explosive live performances to tender portraits of a young David Bowie, Byrne worked with a wide range of musicians, revealing their distinctive characteristics in each shot. His intuitive approach was of a rock n’ roll mind-set, favoring candid photography over a studio setting. Byrne’s desire to capture the most powerful imagery saw him battling to the front of crowds and racing home from performances to develop his work through the night.
Alec Byrne will be in attendance on the night, with the show running up until the end of the year.
Check out this great piece on Alec in Mother Jones
We're delighted to welcome Grammy Award winning photographer, Alan Messer to the Modern Rocks Gallery collection.
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Alan has been shooting rock n roll for 50 years and has a stunning archive, featuring The Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, The Beatles, Iggy Pop and many more. You can check out the collection and purchase prints from our website or our Austin gallery.
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Here's Keith Richards, taken in the Rolling Stones office in London, just before their Hyde Park concert back in the summer on 1969.
Click HERE to see the collection
Announcement: Bowie Unseen by Markus Klinko arrives at Modern Rocks Gallery
We're delighted to announce the arrival of the critically acclaimed collection "Bowie Unseen" by Markus Klinko.
Klinko created the cover for Bowie's 2002 album "Heathen" and worked with him again for the cover of GQ’s “Men of the Year” issue with stunning results.
Markus Klinko is an award-winning, international fashion/celebrity photographer and director, who has worked with many of today's most iconic stars of film, music, and fashion. Klinko has photographed the likes of Beyonce, Lady Gaga, David Bowie, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Anne Hathaway, Kate Winslet, Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kim Kardashian, Naomi Campbell, and Iman. His editorial clients include Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar, and Interview magazine. Brands such as Lancôme, L'Oréal Paris, Nike, Hugo Boss, Anna Sui, Pepsi, Skyy Vodka, and Remy Martin have hired Klinko to create advertising campaigns. His campaign for Keep A Child Alive raised over one million dollars for children with AIDS in just 3 days
Klinko created the cover for David Bowie's 2002 album "Heathen" and worked with him again for the cover of GQ’s “Men of the Year” issue. These two stunning photo sessions were bought together for the collection, "Bowie Unseen" which was released in 2016.
