Donovan and the launch of Sound and Vision: Monumental Rock & Roll Photography at The Gibbes Museum in Charleston, South Carolina

by Chris Murray on November 30, 2012

The Sound and Vision: Monumental Rock & Roll Photography exhibition looked terrific in the main gallery of The Gibbes Museum in Charleston, South Carolina. The opening night reception was held September 21st, on a beautiful Charleston evening. With a crowd of museum supporters on hand, Gibbes Museum board of directors member Alice Wyatt welcomed everyone to the show and introduced Sound and Vision curator Chris Murray, and Donovan who is featured in the exhibition in Barry Feinstein’s extraordinary photograph.

The following evening a lively party and fundraiser for The Gibbes Museum was held at the home of art collector and museum patron Michael Meyer, sponsored by the 1858 Society. A good time was had by all!!!

Charleston City Paper published a feature story on the exhibition. Here is a link to that story and photos of the exhibit opening and the party.

Donovan and Sound and Vision curator Chris Murray at the exhibition opening. Copyright © Julia Lynn. All Rights Reserved.

Opening remarks. Copyright © Julia Lynn. All Rights Reserved.

Alice Wayatt, Gibbes Museum board of directors member, and Chris Murray. Copyright © Julia Lynn. All Rights Reserved.

Chris Murray, Marilyn Laufer, Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art Director, and Tom Butler, Columbus Museum Director. Copyright © Julia Lynn. All Rights Reserved.

Art collector Michael Meyer with 1858 Society fundraiser guest. Copyright © MCG Photography. All Rights Reserved.

Donovan. Copyright © MCG Photography. All Rights Reserved.

Party guests enjoy Donovan and friends performance. Copyright © MCG Photography. All Rights Reserved.

Donovan’s impromptu performance with with Carl Mabry and Whitney Grumhaus at Michael Meyer’s home on Lagare Street in Charleston. Copyright © MCG Photography. All Rights Reserved.

Music lovers Suz Demer and “Boss” from Los Angeles. Copyright © MCG Photography. All Rights Reserved.

Guests enjoy conversation with Donovan. Copyright © MCG Photography. All Rights Reserved.

Artist Carlotta Hester, Gallery owner Rebekah Jacob, and Melissa Fuller Brown. Copyright © MCG Photography. All Rights Reserved.

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6 responses to “Donovan and the launch of Sound and Vision: Monumental Rock & Roll Photography at The Gibbes Museum in Charleston, South Carolina”

  1. Suzanne says:

    Hi Chris —
    Terrifc!! What a fabulous combination, Historic Charleston, Historic Home, 1858 Society, Donovan, friends, music and good food.
    All the best from the old ‘hood.
    -S

  2. Mimie Muellner says:

    Hi Chris!!!
    Lenny just send me the link to the gallery. Congratulations to a fun evening it looks like!! Donovan seems happy, rested, and enjoying the fun too! He has such a welcoming smile (you too! ), it was a wonderfull trip in Greece for all at Harvard with fond memories for the rest of our lives!! It was a pleasure to see you in DC at Greg’s birthday party too. If you are in the Boston area sometimes, contact us for a lunch, dinner or whatever you can make it at our house. Big hello to Donovan and same invitation to him and his wife. See you soon here, in DC or …..

  3. What a great exhibition. Chris, please see if you can approach Eric Paddock at the DAM. Denver Art Museum. Do not mention my name.

  4. Diane Seeger says:

    I like the intimate photo groupings and music! I feel part of the group, as if I can listen in to the
    conversation and upbeat music! Thank you!

    Diane Seeger

  5. Mary Catherine Beyda says:

    Looks like so much fun. Thanks.

  6. Mary Catherine Beyda says:

    Looks like a lot of fun. Thanks.

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