About Modern Rocks Gallery
Modern Rocks Gallery in Austin, TX, is dedicated to rare, iconic rock n’ roll photography and curated shows from the world’s most recognized photographers and artists. For over a decade, owner Steven Walker has evolved Modern Rocks Gallery into a trusted establishment that attracts private collectors, interior designers, art consultants, and high-profile projects from Austin and abroad. In its unique space, you’ll find signed limited edition prints from award-winning photographers such as Terry O'Neill, Norman Seeff, Masayoshi Sukita, Kevin Cummins, Brian Duffy, Alec B...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Jim Morrison of The Doors by Art Kane
By Art Kane
Located in Austin, TX
Jim Morrison, taken in 1968 by Art Kane
Art Kane and Jim Morrison hit it off and spent the shoot discussing culture, literature and current events. Kane photographed Morrison for Li...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography
Materials
C Print
The Doors by Art Kane
By Art Kane
Located in Austin, TX
The Doors, taken in 1968 by Art Kane
The band shot that accompanied the Jim Morrison TV/Xray portrait in Life Magazine’s April 1968 ‘The New Rock’ photo essay. This photograph is an...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography
Materials
C Print
The Who with children by Art Kane
By Art Kane
Located in Austin, TX
The Who under a Union Jack flag, 1968 by Art Kane
Shot in 1968 in NYC in Morningside Park near Columbia University, Art Kane had plenty of fun with The Who. Kane described them as “...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography
Materials
C Print
Sonny and Cher
By Art Kane
Located in Austin, TX
Sonny and Cher, taken in the pool in 1966 by Art Kane
Photographed at Sonny and Cher’s Beverly Hills residence in 1966 for the McCall’s magazine photo essay ‘Teen Idols’, Art Kane s...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography
Materials
C Print
Harlem 1958 by Art Kane
By Art Kane
Located in Austin, TX
The most famous photograph in Jazz?
Entirely possible, and considered as such by jazz and photography fans and scholars alike. Shot for Esquire Magazine in August 1958 , it was Art Kane’s first major assignment as a photographer. Kane pitched the idea of a huge group portrait to be shot on location in Harlem. No one knew, with the early call hour of 10:00 am whether anyone would show up, but they did. 58 legendary giants of jazz including Lester Young...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography
Materials
C Print
The Who under a Union Jack flag
By Art Kane
Located in Austin, TX
The Who under a Union Jack flag, 1968 by Art Kane
Shot in 1968 in NYC in Morningside Park near Columbia University, Art Kane had plenty of fun with The Who. Kane described them as “...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography
Materials
C Print
Cream 1968 by Art Kane
By Art Kane
Located in Austin, TX
British psychedelic rock group, Cream, taken in 1968 by Art Kane, featuring Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker.
Cream was a new kind of blues band. British of course, but put...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography
Materials
C Print
Jefferson Airplane 1968 for the cover of Life Magazine by Art Kane
By Art Kane
Located in Austin, TX
Taken for the cover of Life Magazine, Jefferson Airplane, 1968 by Art Kane
Art Kane pioneered the art of conceptual portraiture. He didn’t photograph artists doing their thing, he p...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography
Materials
C Print
Bob Dylan 1966 by Art Kane
By Art Kane
Located in Austin, TX
Bob Dylan, taken in 1966 by Art Kane
Art Kane, a huge Bob Dylan fan, cornered an uncooperative Dylan on the rooftop of the CBS records building in Los Angeles to get his shot for Mc...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography
Materials
C Print
Flying Swimsuit
By Art Kane
Located in Austin, TX
Limited edition print, Flying Swimsuit by Art Kane, taken in 1970 for Harper’s Bizaar Magazine
Art Kane fine art print details
Limited edition, fine art prints of Art Kane photogra...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Portrait Photography
Materials
C Print
The Rolling Stones
By Art Kane
Located in Austin, TX
The Rolling Stones, taken in 1966 by Art Kane
Originally photographed in London by Art Kane for McCall’s Magazine’s 1966 photo essay‘ Teen Idols’, Kane lay on his back and had the b...
Category
Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography
Materials
C Print
Noel Gallagher of Oasis by Jill Furmanovsky
By Jill Furmanovsky
Located in Austin, TX
Noel Gallagher of the legendary band Oasis taken in NEC Birmingham, England in the mid-90s, taken by Jill Furmanovsky (featuring his signature Union Jack guitar).
Signed and number...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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