Baron Wolman

Capturing the Sound of an Era

Baron Wolman (United States, 1937-2020). Janis Joplin, “Concert for One”, San Francisco, 1968. Archival pigment, 11 x 14 in. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 1049 © Baron Alan Wolman Collection, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc.

Upcoming exhibition

December 5, 2026 – June 13, 2027
Located on the second floor of The Baker Museum

This exhibition celebrates the legacy of Baron Wolman (United States, 1937-2020), the trailblazing first chief photographer of Rolling Stone magazine. At the dawn of a cultural revolution, Wolman stood at the epicenter with a camera in hand, capturing the raw electricity of the late 1960s music scene. His lens immortalized the era’s most influential blues, jazz and rock legends: Miles Davis, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and the Rolling Stones, alongside the unsung innovators whose artistry shaped a generation.

A centerpiece of the exhibition is a gallery dedicated to the legendary 1969 Woodstock Music & Art Fair, where Wolman captured one of the most momentous gatherings in contemporary history. Over three days of peace and music, thousands converged in a defining expression of countercultural ideals. Wolman’s photographs from Woodstock convey the monumental scale and the intimate moments of the festival, complemented by rare memorabilia, including Grace Slick’s iconic white vest, which evokes the personal style and consciousness of the era.

Featuring a selection of portraits and archival objects, the exhibition transports visitors into the heart of a transformative moment in music and society. Wolman’s images document history while pulsing with the rebellion and creative fire that defined an era. This exhibition is organized by Artis—Naples, The Baker Museum and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland, Ohio. www.rockhall.com

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