David Byrne, New York City, 1979

David Byrne photographed in New York City in 1979 by Bobby Grossman.

As the frontman and principal songwriter of Talking Heads, David Byrne helped define the art-school edge of New York's new wave, channeling the nervous energy of CBGB into something cerebral and danceable. By 1979 the band had moved from downtown clubs toward international audiences, with Brian Eno shaping the run of albums that would culminate in Remain in Light. Grossman photographed Byrne in the same plainspoken register that marked his portraits of the downtown circle, trading spectacle for candor.

Each print is produced from the original negative, dated and hand-signed by Bobby Grossman on the front, stamped on the verso, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery. All works are limited edition.

Vintage prints from the original period may be available upon request. Please contact the gallery for further information.