Who Shot Rock & Roll

Venue details

The Annenberg Space for Photography
2000 Avenue of the Stars 10
Los Angeles, CA 90067
United States
T: +1 213 403 30 00
www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org

Event details

The Annenberg Space for Photography presents a group show featuring the work of over 100 renowned photographers.  ‘Who Shot Rock & Roll’ is the first major museum exhibit on rock & roll to spotlight the creative and collaborative role that photographers played in the history of rock music. Visitors will experience the history of rock & roll through the rare images from behind the scenes; of artists at the start of their careers; live performances; crazed fans; and portraits of musical stars. The exhibit also features an original documentary film, offering previously unseen photographs and interviews with select photographers, musical artists and other notables. 

Rock’s most memorable images are featured in the prints, slideshow and original documentary film included in the exhibition. Amongst the 100 photographers featured in the exhibition are: Amy Arbus, Diane Arbus, Roberta Bayley, Danny Clinch, Anton Corbijn, Godlis, Jean-Paul Goude, Dennis Hopper, Richard Kern, David LaChapelle, Michael Lavine, Annie Leibovitz, Gered Mankowitz, Jim Marshall, Linda McCartney, Ryan McGinley, Marcia Resnick, Pennie Smith, Storm Thorgerson and Albert Watson.

For more information about the even visit the website.

Check out our online article covering the art of rock photography here.