“At that time, whatever Dylan would send to the record companies, they would use. He picked all the inside photographs also. They were lying around my studio and he chose them."
~ Jerry Schatzberg
It's the mid 1960's and Bob Dylan must confronts art director John Berg with a problem: he has recorded so much material that it takes two vinyl discs. The phenomenon of a double LP is completely new. Berg, however, comes up with the idea of making a flip cover – a totally new concept.“We worked from that image [Bob Dylan, Blonde on Blonde, New York, 1966 by Jerry Schatzberg] – as opposed to a total concept. So the cropping and the font was our contribution. I shaped the Blonde on Blonde cover so you could close it. That gave us an interesting rectangular / vertical photo instead of the standard square format.”. A brilliant decision that would pair with Jerry's brilliant portrait of Bob and create album art history.
For more details on our upcoming exhibition opening October 24th, Bob Dylan: Mixing up the Medicine and to order the now sold out first edition Bob Dylan book "Bob Dylan: Mixing up the Medicine" see below! Sure to become a highly collectible item! The second edition of the book already in production!
Bob Dylan: Mixing Up The Medicine
October 24th, 2023 - January 5th, 2024
Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 24th 5pm - 7pm
We are thrilled to present "Bob Dylan: Mixing Up the Medicine," an extraordinary photography exhibition celebrating the life and career of the legendary singer-songwriter-poet and cultural icon, Bob Dylan. This captivating exhibition will open Tuesday, October 24th from 5pm to 7pm. The exhibition will showcases the work of renowned photographers: Jerry Schatzberg, John Cohen, Herb Greene, Don Hunstein, Daniel Kramer, Elliot Landy, Lisa Law, Ken Regan, Rowland Scherman, and more. Inspired by the upcoming book of the same name, this exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the world of Bob Dylan through the lens of these talented artists.
"Bob Dylan: Mixing Up the Medicine" is a prelude to the highly anticipated book release of " Bob Dylan: Mixing Up the Medicine," set to debut on October 24, 2023, by Callaway Arts & Entertainment. This career-spanning magnum opus, edited by Mark Davidson and Parker Fishel, is the most comprehensive book ever published on Bob Dylan's work, featuring more than 1100 images by 135 artists, many of which have never been seen or published before.
The exhibition and the book both promise to introduce exciting new scholarship in the Dylan historiography that will be celebrated for generations to come. With its exquisite design and superior production quality, typical of Callaway's renowned work, the book is a collector's dream and an essential addition to any Dylan enthusiast's library. " Bob Dylan: Mixing Up the Medicine " is poised to become one of the standout titles for Fall 2023.
