
LATEST FAIR
PHOTO LONDON
Featuring original vintage prints by Bob Gruen and Daniel Kramer, in a visual dialogue between two music legends.
The exhibition is curated by renowned photography historian Gail Buckland and will be presented in the main section of the fair.
15-18 MAY | Somerset House. London, UK
Music photographs have traditionally been known through reproduction: Magazines, album covers, posters and newly made digital prints. The Music Photo Gallery has championed vintage gelatine-silver prints, made close to the time the negative was exposed. There is something magical knowing that the light that bounced off these musical “stars” has bounced back to us via the prints.
Gail Buckland, former curator of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, is an author, professor and curator. She is the author and curator of “Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955-Present” which opened at the Brooklyn Museum in 2009 and traveled to numerous art museums.
VINTAGE PRINT COLLECTIONS
Vintage prints in fine art photography represent a valuable artistic treasure that transcends mere antiquity. These works acquire an intrinsic singularity owing to their direct connection with the historical moment of their creation. Vintage prints, having been produced during the original period of photographic capture, encapsulate the essence and authenticity of that specific era. The uniqueness of a vintage artwork lies in its temporal footprint. Often unique or from a limited edition, these photographs preserve the original charm, revealing the technique, style, and aesthetics characteristic of the time they were created. Through the patina of time, these pieces convey an authenticity that highlights the evolution of photographic art and its cultural impact. In comparison, contemporary prints may offer impeccable visual quality, but their artistic value might lack that intrinsic historical connection. Vintage pieces, on the other hand, stand as tangible witnesses of a bygone era, capturing the essence and authenticity of a specific moment in history, making them highly cherished and valuable objects for collectors and art enthusiasts. The Music Photo Gallery (TMPG) stands as a singular entity specializing in these revered vintage pieces within the realm of fine art photography. Our gallery is dedicated to the pursuit of rare formats, elusive pieces, unique photographs, Polaroids, Cibachromes, and original reproductions crafted in the days of the initial capture. Uniquely, TMPG is the sole gallery in the world of music fine art photography that curates and presents these exclusive pieces at international fairs such as Paris Photo, Photo London, and Photofairs in New York, collaborating with collectors, museums, and institutions worldwide.