Patti Smith, 1977

The matte finish on this print really makes the 1977 photo feel like it’s from the era, and the archival paper gives it a gallery-quality weight. It’s been up on my wall for a week and I keep stopping to look at the texture in her expression.

The print captures Patti’s raw intensity so well—that 1977 Lynn Goldsmith shot has real depth in the shadows and grain. It’s a conversation piece in my living room, and the matte finish keeps glare off the glass. Exactly the timeless vibe I wanted from that era.