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Artist, Walter Knabe, and renowned British rock and roll photographer, Gered Mankowitz, collaborated to create the Knabe Mankowitz Collection, a limited edition artwork series commemorating six legendary rock musicians. Included are Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Annie Lennox, and Billy Idol.
“Gered’s photos capture the unique essence of these musicians during pivotal, historic times in their careers, while on tour, in the recording studio.” -- Walter Knabe
Walter had longed to create a special collection celebrating iconic rock and roll legends. There was no question who he wanted to work with for this special project and reached out to Gered and was delighted that he wanted to collaborate.
“Walter’s work is amazing, and his expertise in the craft of print making is second to none, so I jumped at the chance to join him and create something new.” -- Gered Mankowitz
A blossoming professional relationship and friendship formed via virtual video meetings – with two master storytellers, in two different continents, working to create a special collection.
Gered and I worked together to create a special collection of limited edition prints with his iconic photos of rock legends from the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s. I had always loved these photos and the chance to work with them and Gered was truly an honor.
His photos capture the unique essence of these legendary musicians during pivotal, historic times in their careers, while on tour, in the recording studio.
We wanted to rekindle the energy and emotion of the photography through this special collection of music icons who have influenced millions of lives for multiple generations.
All six in the Knabe Mankowitz Collection are available to purchase now: Jimi '67, Paul '67, Mick '65, Keith '82, Annie '86 and Billy '78.
Each piece is signed by both artists and blends Walter’s signature hand crafted screen printing and hand painted detail using multiple paint colors intricately layered on heavy, tactile paper. The pieces range in size from 18” x 27” to 24” x 24”.
Mankowitz established his first studio in London’s Mason’s Yard in 1963 in what was to become the heart of 60’s swinging London. He began working in the U.K. music industry at a time when it needed mould breaking images. Mankowitz's work with Jimi Hendrix and The Experience produced some of the most iconic and widely known portraits of the musician.
Mankowitz has continued working in the music world over the last 50 years and also shoots other genres of the commercial photography industry including editorial and advertising, and contributes to leading magazines. He has published multiple photography books of his images and co-created/executive produced on six-part TV series “ICON – Music Through The Lens”, on PBS in the USA. Mankowitz resides in Cornwall County in south west England.
