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Bobby Marley Photograph by Leni Sinclair:
Reggae icon, Bob Marley, 1978 by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair: 2016's Kresge Foundation's Eminent Artist. Photographed by Sinclair Detroit's Masonic Temple in June of 1978, as part of the Kaya tour.
Archival Inkjet Print
11 x 14 inches (28 x 36 cm)
Hand signed, titled & dated in ink within the margins
Excellent condition
Obtained directly from artist. Seller is a primary dealer rep of Leni Sinclair.
About Leni Sinclair
A recognized leader of the 1960s-70s counter cultural movement in Detroit and a trusted documenter of the rock n’ roll scene of that same era, Leni Sinclair is known for her vivid photographs which captured faithfully the raw drama that unfolded before her lens. But she may be best known for capturing the raucous rock n’ roll scene of that era, including photographs of such rock legends as Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, and jazz icons such as Miles Davis and Sun Ra.
Focusing her lens on musicians and fellow activists from nightclubs to festivals to street demonstrations, Sinclair captured a pivotal era in American history when art and politics intertwined. Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects. What seems, at first glance, to be candid scenes featuring musicians, activists, party goers and demonstrators, read together as a more powerful story: that of an American society where art and politics were inextricably intertwined.
Of recent notoriety Sinclair was exhibited at Detroit’s MOCAD (Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit) as part of her first major U.S. solo museum exhibition, “Moto City Underground”. The 80-year-old artist, author and social justice organizer still lives in Detroit, where she married politically active poet and jazz critic John Sinclair in 1965 at a Cass Avenue church. Three years later they and a friend started the White Panther Party.
Bob Marley, Robert Nesta Marley, was a Jamaican singer, musician, and songwriter. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his distinctive vocal and songwriting style. Marley's contributions to music increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide, and made him a global figure in popular culture to this day.Over the course of his career, Marley became known as a Rastafari icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality. He also is considered a global symbol of Jamaican music and culture and identity, and was controversial in his outspoken support for democratic social reforms. In 1976, Marley survived an assassination attempt in his home, which was thought to be politically motivated.
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Reggae. Jamaica. The Wailers. Music photography. Rock photography.
- Creator:Leni Sinclair (1940, German)
- Creation Year:printed later
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.26 mm)
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- Gallery Location:NEW YORK, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU35432883941
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