Sotheby’s S2 Gallery in London is presenting an exhibition curated by globally-renowned fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger and influential curator Jeffrey Deitch that celebrates the dialogue between fashion, music, and photography.
Titled “Rock Style,” the exhibition showcases iconic images of great 20th century musicians who are also influential style innovators, including the likes of Little Richard, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, and Madonna who have been captured in wonderfully evocative images by leading music photographers of their era such as Janette Beckman, Bob Gruen, and Gene Shaw.
According to Sotheby’s, “Rock Style” documents a remarkable period in contemporary culture when fashion designers were primarily inspired by innovative musicians who established their own unique style, rarely working with professional stylists. “Musicians were more influential in the world of fashion than fashion designers,” says Tommy Hilfiger.
The exhibition also includes six specially commissioned paintings by the American artist and activist Shepard Fairey who has captured the style and character of the pioneering music and fashion figures David Bowie, George Harrison, Deborah Harry, Jimi Hendrix, Joey Ramone, and Sid Vicious.
Musicians featured in the exhibition include Little Richard, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Diana Ross, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, David Bowie, Elton John, Deborah Harry, The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, Madonna and Lenny Kravitz.
Photographers include Roberta Bayley, Janette Beckman, Bruce Davidson, Terence Donovan, James Fortune, Bob Gruen, David Hurn, Elliott Landy, Gered Mankowitz, Kevin Mazur, Ralph Morse, Terry O’Neill, Neal Preston, Mick Rock, Ethan Russell, Jerry Schatzberg, Gene Shaw, Alfred Wertheimer, and Baron Wolman.
“Rock Style” is at Sotheby’s S2 Gallery in London from 22nd September–30th October 2015
