The Back Room Blog
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The Celebration and Loving Memory of Richard Lewis
On Sunday, I attended the celebration of Richard Lewis‘ life. It was one of the most extraordinary and beautiful evenings I… Read More
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Govinda Live at 1310 Kitchen Presents Bruce Springsteen
Enjoy an immersive journey as Chris Murray, writer, curator, and founder of Govinda Gallery, guides you through Bruce Springsteen’s career.… Read More
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Remembering David Johansen 1950-2025 and Herb Greene 1942-2025
I first exhibited a portrait of David Johansen by the legendary photographer David Gahr at “The Cool and The Crazy” exhibition at Govinda Gallery in 1996. Later… Read More
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Bruce Springsteen by David Gahr and Frank Stefanko at 1310 Kitchen
On March 18th, Govinda Gallery director Chris Murray is giving the fourth in a series of audio-visual presentations at 1310 Kitchen at The Georgetown Inn, in Washington… Read More
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Marianne Faithfull 1946-2025
“As Tears Go By” Marianne Faithfull, Salisbury Pub, 1964. Portrait by Gered Mankowitz. Read More
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Happy Birthday Muhammad Ali: Celebrating His Visit to Govinda Gallery
Govinda Gallery Director, Chris Murray introducing his son, David Murray to Muhammad Ali. 30 years later, David Murray is now… Read More
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David Lynch 1946-2025
David Lynch and Donovan. Back in April 2020, The Sunday Times published a story about Donovan and his dear friend… Read More
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Here It Is, Donovan’s “The Tale of the Gael”
2025 is musical artist extraordinaire Donovan‘s 60th anniversary! Donovan’s exhibition at Govinda Gallery in 2005 was the first exhibition of his… Read More
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Donovan’s Extraordinary “The Tale of the Gael” and “A Complete Unknown”
This year, Donovan celebrates the 60th anniversary of his remarkable career. 2025 also happens to be the 50th anniversary of… Read More
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