Rock Star, Hollywood Boulevard, 1969-1972, Avenue of the Stars 1969 - 1972

Editor: Dennis Feldman’s "Rock Star, Hollywood Boulevard, 1969-1972, Avenue of the Stars" is a striking black and white photograph. The guitar case really shows wear and tear, suggesting a life on the road. What do you make of it? Curator: The worn guitar case is key. It highlights the material conditions of being a musician, the daily labor and the sheer physical burden of the tools. It connects the romanticized image of a "rock star" to the gritty reality of production and circulation within the music industry. Editor: That's interesting. So, you're focusing on the object and its story? Curator: Absolutely. Consider the used clothing store in the background as well. It creates a commentary on the cycle of consumption and disposal inherent in celebrity culture. What does it say about the value assigned to objects and people? Editor: I see what you mean, the photograph is not just a portrait but a statement on the music industry itself. Thanks, that's given me a lot to consider.