Bob Gruen

Bob Gruen

Bob Gruen’s photographs are held in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery, underscoring his place as one of the defining visual chroniclers of rock and roll history. His work has been exhibited internationally, including a solo presentation at Paris Photo at the Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris in 2022. Over the decades, Gruen has documented artists ranging from John Lennon and Bob Dylan to The Clash and Ramones, creating some of the most enduring images in music culture.

The touring exhibitions presented by TMPG — including John Lennon, Ramones, Tina Turner, and Rockershave attracted record attendance in several South American countries, underscoring the enduring resonance of this material with diverse audiences.

TMPG holds exclusive representation of Bob Gruen’s vintage archive and introduced this body of work at the London photography fair in 2018.

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John Lennon. NYC, 1974, photographed by Bob Gruen.

John Lennon, New York City, 1974 (2)

From $450USD
Original photograph printed and hand-signed by the photographer. Smaller formats are open edition archival pigment prints. Larger formats are issued in limited editions and realized as gelatin silver prints for...
John Lennon & Yoko Ono. NYC, 1980, photographed by Bob Gruen.

John Lennon & Yoko Ono, New York City, 1980 (1)

From $450USD
Original photograph printed and hand-signed by the photographer. Smaller formats are open edition archival pigment prints. Larger formats are issued in limited editions and realized as gelatin silver prints for...
Elton John & John Lennon, NYC - 1974, photographed by Bob Gruen.

Elton John & John Lennon, New York City - 1974 (1)

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Original photograph printed and hand-signed by the photographer. Smaller formats are open edition archival pigment prints. Larger formats are issued in limited editions and realized as gelatin silver prints for...
John Lennon. Butterfly Studio, NYC, 1972, photographed by Bob Gruen.

John Lennon, Butterfly Studio, New York City, 1972

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Original photograph printed and hand-signed by the photographer. Smaller formats are open edition archival pigment prints. Larger formats are issued in limited editions and realized as gelatin silver prints for...
Original Vain Victory theatre poster for Jackie Curtis's 1971 production in New York City.

Original Vain Victory Theatre Poster, New York City, 1971

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Original Vain Victory theatre poster, New York City, 1971. Rare vintage ephemera from Jackie Curtis's landmark production, documenting a pivotal moment in the history of downtown New York culture.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono in Central Park, New York City, 1973. Photograph by Bob Gruen.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Central Park, New York City, 1973

From $1,500USD
Original photograph printed and hand-signed by the photographer. Smaller formats are available as open edition archival pigment prints. Larger formats are offered in limited editions and produced as gelatin silver...
The Clash in New York 1982. Photo by Bob Gruen

The Clash, New York, 1982

From $1,500USD
Original photograph printed and hand-signed by the photographer. Smaller formats are open edition archival pigment prints. Larger formats are issued in limited editions and realized as gelatin silver prints for...
David Bowie in New York 1974. Photograph by Bob Gruen

David Bowie, New York, 1974

From $1,500USD
Original photograph printed and hand-signed by the photographer. Smaller formats are open edition archival pigment prints. Larger formats are issued in limited editions and realized as gelatin silver prints for...
Joe Strummer in New York 1981 picture by Bob Gruen.

Joe Strummer, New York, 1981

From $1,500USD
Original photograph printed and hand-signed by the photographer. Smaller formats are open edition archival pigment prints. Larger formats are issued in limited editions and realized as gelatin silver prints for...
Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious Europe 1977 photograph by Bob Gruen

Johnny Rotten & Sid Vicious, Europe, 1977

From $1,500USD
Original photograph printed and hand-signed by the photographer. Smaller formats are open edition archival pigment prints. Larger formats are issued in limited editions and realized as gelatin silver prints for...
Clash_1981_New_York_Gruen

The Clash, New York, 1981

From $1,500USD
Original photograph printed and hand-signed by the photographer. Smaller formats are open edition archival pigment prints. Larger formats are issued in limited editions and realized as gelatin silver prints for...
Mick Jagger with Keith Richards, Baton Rouge, LA, 1975

Mick Jagger with Keith Richards, Baton Rouge, LA, 1975

From $1,200USD
Original photograph printed and hand-signed by the photographer. Smaller formats are open edition archival pigment prints. Larger formats are issued in limited editions and realized as gelatin silver prints for...