Melbourne rock fans, here’s something a little different to add to the gig calendar.
An exclusive photography exhibition documenting the career of The Black Crowes is heading to Collingwood this April, showcasing decades of work from legendary rock photographer, Ross Halfin.
“Ross Halfin has documented rock history for decades, and his work with The Black Crowes captures the band at some of their most defining moments”.
Presented by Behind The Gallery, the exhibition – titled The Black Crowes: Through The Lens Of Ross Halfin – will open on Wednesday 1 April and run for a limited four-day stint.
Halfin has been photographing the band since their earliest days in the early ’90s, and the exhibition pulls together a curated selection of his most striking images capturing the band’s evolution from blues-rock upstarts to one of the most enduring live acts of their generation.
Even better: many of the photographs being displayed have never been publicly exhibited before, giving fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at the band’s decades-long relationship with the iconic photographer.
Some of the prints will also be co-signed by Chris and Rich Robinson, adding an extra layer of significance for collectors and diehard Crowes devotees.
Reflecting on the project, Halfin said the exhibition celebrates a creative partnership that’s lasted for most of the band’s career:
“I’ve been photographing the Black Crowes more or less since they started and after all these years we’re still working together.
This exhibition features some of the highlights of our long and enjoyable collaboration and includes many of Chris & Rich’s favourite pictures.”
Beyond The Black Crowes collection, the exhibition will also feature a small curated selection of Halfin’s photography from across rock history – including shots of artists like Metallica, Guns N’ Roses and Jimmy Page.
In other words, expect a few pieces of genuine rock history hanging on the walls.
According to Behind The Gallery founder Stephen Dallimore, the exhibition aims to highlight the cultural importance of music photography:
“Ross Halfin has documented rock history for decades, and his work with The Black Crowes captures the band at some of their most defining moments”.
“This exhibition brings that long collaboration into an audio-infused gallery setting, giving audiences the chance to experience these photographs not just as music images, but as cultural artefacts.”
All works in the exhibition will be museum-quality limited edition archival prints, with pieces available to purchase through the gallery.
And if you’re heading to see The Black Crowes while they’re in town, the exhibition will also host fan meet-ups before the shows across the weekend.
The Black Crowes: Through The Lens Of Ross Halfin
14 Langridge Street, Collingwood, VIC
Opening Night: Wednesday 1 April — 6:30pm
Exhibition Dates:
• Thursday 2 April — 10:30am–6:00pm
• Friday 3 April — 10:30am–5:00pm
• Saturday 4 April — 11:00am–5:00pm
• Sunday 5 April — 11:00am–3:00pm
Further Reading
NEWS FLASHBACK: The Black Crowes Are Breaking Up For Good, According To Rich Robinson
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