The Knabe Mankowitz Collection — a collaborative body of work celebrating the intersection of fine art, photography, and music history.
Created with renowned British rock & roll photographer Gered Mankowitz, the series reimagines his iconic portraits of Jimi Hendrix, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Annie Lennox, and Billy Idolfrom the 1960s-1980s.
Each limited-edition print blends Gered’s historic imagery with Walter’s hand-painted screen printing, adding layered color, texture, and contemporary artistry to these cultural touchstones.
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Contact Kelle Knabe, Kelle@walterknabe.com
Download Collection OverviewAcclaimed American multi-disciplinary fine artist, painter and silk screen printer whose work includes paintings, limited edition artwork, fabrics, wall coverings and licensed home designs.
“Gered and I began meeting via video calls to discuss how we might work together. He lives in the U.K.; I live in the U.S. Two different worlds collided, and our ideas clicked. He is incredibly talented and has shot numerous iconic rock-and-roll photos. The unexpected collaboration has been amazing during what has been a very difficult time for the world,” Knabe says.
Renowned English photographer who began working in the U.K. music industry at a time when it needed mould breaking images, producing some of the most iconic and widely known portraits.
“I was so delighted when Walter first approached me with the proposal that we collaborate on a silkscreen project. His 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,” says Mankowitz.