Patti Smith, Bottom Line -kitara, New York, 1978

You can almost feel the sweat and noise of that 1978 Bottom Line show through the print, Tannenbaum really caught the raw energy mid-performance. The paper quality is nice and heavy, makes the black-and-white tones feel deep and archival. It's the kind of piece that holds a wall without trying too h

The lighting in this print really captures the intimacy of a small club show—you can almost feel the sweat in the air. Allan Tannenbaum’s composition makes her look both commanding and completely lost in the music. It’s the kind of photo that makes you wish you’d been there.

The black-and-white grain gives this print such an authentic concert feel—it’s like you can hear her voice through the static. I’ve got it framed in my living room, and the energy in her pose really anchors the whole wall.