Celebrating John Lennon's birthday, Leningrad, 1977
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Celebrating John Lennon's birthday, Leningrad, 1977

Maker: Unknown

Date Made: 1977; 1970s
Country: Soviet Union
Materials: photographic paper; emulsion; ink; craft paper; adhesive
Method: photographic prints
Measurements: 4 3/8 in x 3 1/2 in
Language: Russian
Genre/Form: black-and-white photographs

People gather for the underground concert celebrating John Lennon's birthday in Leningrad, 1977. In the foreground, a man with long hair sits along the edge of the photograph. He sits facing left and wears a patch featuring a portrait of John Lennon on his jacket sleeve. Behind him, others attending the event sit at tables. Beyond those seated at tables, a portrait of John Lennon is partially visible in the background at center.

Collection/Series: Soviet Hippie Collection
Sub-series: Genadii Borisovich Zaitsev Collection
Accession Number: 2013.1029.0414


		

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