Janet Macoska Black and White Photography
American, b. 1954
Since 1974, Janet Macoska has been capturing rock’s greatest on film. Among the publications who have used her photos are Rolling Stone, People, Vogue, American Photo, Creem, MOJO, NY Times and London Times. VH1, Bravo, A&E and the BBC regularly use Macoska’s vast archive in their “rockumentaries.” Her work is in the permanent collection of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Smithsonian Museum of American History, The National Portrait Gallery in London and in Hard Rock Cafe restaurants, hotels and casinos all around the planet. David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, The Clash, DEVO, Heart, Hall and Oates, AC/DC and The Kinks are just some of the artists who have used her photos on their CDs. Today, Macoska shoots for The Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Tri-C JazzFest Cleveland, Playhouse Square Center, and for many corporate and music clients. She often speaks at museums and universities about her career as a photographer in the music industry. In 2017, she was inducted into the Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame.to
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Artist: Janet Macoska
David Bowie Ohio 1976 by Janet Macoska
By Janet Macoska
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of David Bowie, photographed performing live on stage in Ohio, 1976 by Janet Macoska
Available in various sizes:
16x20" Lambda C-Type Edition: 25
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Janet Macoska Black and White Photography
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The Clash by Janet Macoska, framed 20x24" signed limited edition print
By Janet Macoska
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Bassist Paul Simonon and lead singer Joe Strummer of British punk rock band The Clash backstage at the Agora Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio on February 13, 1979, by Janet Macoska
Framed, signed limited edition number 2/25
Frame measures 32" x 25" x 1"
Recently framed with an 8ply mat, in new, perfect condition
Since 1974, Janet Macoska has been capturing rock’s greatest on film. Among the publications who have used her photos are Rolling Stone, People, Vogue, American Photo, Creem, MOJO, NY Times and London Times. VH1, Bravo, A&E and the BBC regularly use Macoska’s vast archive in their “rockumentaries.” Her work is in the permanent collection of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Smithsonian Museum of American History, The National Portrait Gallery in London and in Hard Rock Cafe restaurants, hotels and casinos all around the planet. David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, The Clash, DEVO, Heart, Hall and Oates...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Janet Macoska Black and White Photography
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Devo "Chili Dog Mac" Akron 1978
By Janet Macoska
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Devo photographed outside Chili Dog Mac restaurant in Akron, Ohio on August 14, 1978 by Janet Macoska
16x20" signed limited edition, number 6/25
Ava...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Janet Macoska Black and White Photography
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The Clash
By Janet Macoska
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Bassist Paul Simonon and lead singer Joe Strummer of British punk rock band The Clash backstage at the Agora Theatre in Cl...
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