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Icon: Music Through the Lens
On Camera
Season 1
Episode 1
What defines an iconic image? This question provides the central theme for Episode 1 as we are introduced to some of music photography's greatest names.
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Where does music photography sit in the contemporary, popular culture landscape?
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Take an in-depth look at the relationship between art and commerce.
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Music magazines played a pivotal role in elevating music photography to iconic status.
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Hear from photographers responsible for some of the world's most iconic album covers.
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Early trailblazers paint a vivid picture of life on the tour bus and in the photo pit.