Mick Rock
dal 10/11/2010 al 15/1/2011
Segnalato da
10/11/2010
Mick Rock
Idea Generation, London
Celebrated as "The Man Who Shot the 70s", The artist's images define rock n'roll. Rock launched his career in 1972 and spent the next four decades capturing the most fascinating and exciting characters in rock music. The exhibition features a journey through an exceptional career as well as musical history, including shots of the full A to Z of rock n'roll royalty.
A retrospective of the legendary photographer’s work documenting the most outrageous moments, people and legends in music history.
Celebrated as ‘The Man Who Shot the 70s’, Mick Rock’s images define rock n’ roll. Rock launched his career in 1972 with his portrait of an unknown David Bowie and spent the next four decades capturing the most fascinating and exciting characters in rock music. Coinciding with the publication of Rock’s new book Exposed: the Faces of Rock n’ Roll (available to purchase in the gallery), Rock: Music includes many previously unseen and unpublished images, as well as rare and unexpected portraits from some of Mick’s classic shoots.
"London in the late sixties and early seventies was a hotbed of creative interchange. The prevalent hippie philosophy united all manner of artists, musicians, film makers, models, designers, actors, writers, and photographers into a unique and fertile community. My timing was excellent. Curiosity and circumstance drew me into the flame of rock n’ roll." - Mick Rock
A journey through an exceptional career as well as musical history, this exhibition includes shots of the full A to Z of rock n’ roll royalty – from Lou Reed, Syd Barrett and Iggy Pop to Lady Gaga, Madonna and Debbie Harry; from Queen, David Bowie and Peter Gabriel to Andy Warhol, Kate Moss and The Killers.
All prints are available to purchase from reception and via our online shop with Culturelabel.com. For more information about buying a print, or to request a full exhibition catalogue please talk to a member of staff.
As well as a full retrospective adorning the walls of Idea Generation Gallery, a temporary exhibition space is also open at Maurice Einhardt Neu Galleries on Redchurch Street. This space is open as The Zippo Rehearsal Rooms for one week only and will serve as a free rehearsal space for new musical talent, as well as more space to display more of Mick’s prolific output. Bands’ performances will be screened within Neu Gallery, as well as being made into podcasts viewable on our website and vimeo channel. You can see bands perform live, for free, every evening from the 11th - 18th November at 6pm.
The gallery will be open late on Thursday 11th November from 6.30 - 8.00pm for a book signing with Mick Rock. If you'd like to come along and meet Mick, please email rachel@ideageneration.co.uk. The event will be open to the public, but this will guarantee your spot.
Opening: Thursday 11th November from 6.30pm
Idea Generation
11 Chance Street, London
Hours: Monday to Friday: 10 - 6pm; Saturday & Sunday: 12 - 5pm
Admission free