Max's proprietor Mickey Ruskin by Anton Perich, 1971
My photos here do not do any justice to the incredible Max's Kansas City exhibit that opened last night at the Steven Kasher Gallery on 23rd Street. By far, its the best photo show I've seen since the Bob Gruen show at Morrison Hotel a couple of years back.
No Waver Anya Phillips by Marcia Resnick, 1978
There must be at least 300 pictures on display, as well as several sculptures, and paintings. The scope is incredible. Besides the images that you might expect to see (the musicians), many are included of the painters, writers, celebs, and scene makers that ultimately made Max's what it was. Black & white prints of all sizes dominate, however there quite a few color shots as well including some small "personal" sized shots which are a real you-are-there time machine - like looking at old family snapshots. My only complaint is that I wish the photos were labeled with the photographer and subject. In many cases it was obvious who was in the picture (but not always), and the photographer was only clearly identified if the print happened to be signed.
Of course the opening also celebrated the new Max's book just published by Abrams. All I can say is buy the book
, and get your ass over to the Kasher Gallery before this show goes away on Oct. 9. You will not regret it.
Artist John Chamberlain by Anton Perich, 1972
Waylon Jennings by Bob Gruen, 1973
2 comments:
I can't wait to see this book.
Nice report, KB. It DOES look incredible. Glad you had fun and thanks for taking some photos so those of us (OK, me) who can't make it can get some kind of idea what it was like. Just cool as hell...
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