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Photos and Illustration at the Country Music Hall of Fame

Bob Delevante — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:45:24 +0000

We are proud to announce photography and illustration work by Bob Delevante is currently being shown at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Included are works for John Prine, Buddy Miller, Garry Tallent, Darrell Scott and many others. Please stop by if you’re downtown.

Newly Discovered Robert Frank Photos

Bob Delevante — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:35:48 +0000

A stash of photos by Robert Frank, long-thought to be lost were recently discovered in the NY Times archives. The images were part of a book, “New York Is” which was created for prospective advertisers for the Times. Other photographers like Lillian Bassman and Roy DeCarava were included in the collection. “New York Is” came out the year before Robert Frank’s masterpiece “The Americans” was released, forever changing the world of photography! See the images and read the story here: Robert Frank.

Best In Show

Bob Delevante — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:39:18 +0000

Bob Delevante was honored to have one of his photographs chosen “Best In Show” at the prestigious Rayko Gallery in San Francisco, CA. The juried show featured photographs from around the world all taken with Holga and Diana plastic cameras.

Country Music Hall Of Fame

Bob Delevante — Fri, 06 May 2011 05:02:39 +0000

I’ve been shooting at the Country Music Hall Of Fame the last few weeks helping them catalog their collection. I’ve photographed everything from Hank Williams suit to Ira Louvin’s mandolin. Wanda Jackson’s dress, Roy Roger’s boots and just about every guitar you can think of. It’s been a great job-lots of interesting stories and it’s always amazing getting to see all the instruments up close.

5 ADDY awards for 2011!

Bob Delevante — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:49:24 +0000

We’re proud to announce Bob Delevante | STUDIO took home 5 ADDY awards this year! One gold and two silvers for letterpress design work for the amazing Hermitage Hotel, one gold for package design for Hoboken Farms Big Red Marinara Sauce and one more for photography work on a St. George’s flood relief piece. Thanks to all of our wonderful clients-we’ve had great year!

Eggleston Show at the Frist

Bob Delevante — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 03:02:47 +0000

There’s a great show up at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts-the photographs of William Eggleston: Anointing the Overlooked. If you get a chance check it out-it’s really amazing!

Remembering John Barry

Bob Delevante — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:30:43 +0000

John Barry, the Oscar winning film score composer passed away today at the age of 77. I always loved the them from Midnight Cowboy-he also composed the themes for Born Free and the James Bond series.

Unknown Chicago Street Photographer

Bob Delevante — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:19:11 +0000

Amazing story! Check out these recently discovered photographs from an unknown Chicago street photographer. Vivan Maier shot all these images while working as a nanny-on her days off she took her Rolleiflex twin-lens reflex camera and explored the streets of the Chicago. Her work is already being compared to Robert Frank and Harry Callahan. Here’s an in-depth look at her story in the New York Times.

Sitting In With The Long Players

Bob Delevante — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 23:45:44 +0000

My brother Mike and I are sitting in with the Long Players this Saturday night (12/18) at the Mercy Lounge. The great Simon and Garfunkel record “Bridge Over Troubled Water” is the album being performed and we will be singing “Keep The Customer Satisfied”. Come on by-it’s going to be a great night!

Brown’s Diner, Friday November 19th!

Bob Delevante — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:34:45 +0000

We’re playing at Brown’s diner this Friday, November 19th! We being myself, Stephen Simmons, Molly Jewell and Ben Cameron. The music starts about 8:00 or 8:30 so please come on by for at least 1 of and as many as 3 of my favorite things…a song, a beer and a burger.