The Back Room Blog
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Savannah Morning News, Elvis at 21, and curator’s talk at the Telfair
The Savannah Morning News recently published a story on Alfred Wertheimer’s exhibition at the Telfair Museum Elvis at 21. The… Read More
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Ziggy Marley Live in Concert Last Night
I went to see Ziggy Marley last night at the Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD. Ziggy and his band were… Read More
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Muhammad Ali, Neil Leifer, Annie Leibowitz, Harry Benson, William Coupon, and Knockout by Ken Regan with Chris Murray: Round 4
Ali stands over Sonny Liston at St. Dominic’s Arena in Lewiston, Maine, on May 25, 1965. © Neil Leifer Along… Read More
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Muhammad Ali’s Last Ride and Memorial Service in Louisville: Round 3
Muhammad Ali with Angelo Dundee, Miami 1964 © Howard Bingham For some years I have told a few close friends… Read More
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Muhammad Ali and Howard Bingham at Govinda Gallery’s 20th Anniversary Exhibition: Round 2
Muhammad Ali greeting David Murray with Govinda Gallery director Chris Murray looking on. © Govinda Gallery Archive When Howard Bingham… Read More
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Muhammad Ali, Howard Bingham, Greg Gorman, The White House, and Govinda Gallery: Round I
Lewiston, Maine, 1965. After knocking out Sunny Liston. © Howard Bingham I was a steadfast fan and very blessed to… Read More
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Mati Klarwein, Miles Davis, and Santana
Artist and Model (1959) © Mati Klarwein. It was 33 years ago this month that Govinda Gallery hosted Mati Klarwein’s… Read More
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Dylan’s Crucial Year
“Dylan’s crucial year” is the title of American Photo’s feature story on Daniel Kramer and his photographs of Bob Dylan… Read More
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Carnegie Hall’s 125th, Sunshine Superman’s 50th, and The Rolling Stones 1st in NYC
It was 125 years ago today that Carnegie Hall opened its doors. I saw my first concert there, Ray Charles… Read More
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Sappho and J.C. Zenea, poets memorialized in Cuba
I was walking up the lovely Prado in Havana from the Malecon when I came upon a stunning sculpture dedicated… Read More
