Stevie Nicks, Venice Beach, 1981
Stevie Nicks, Venice Beach, 1981

Stevie Nicks, the voice of Fleetwood Mac, conquered the rock world of the 70s with her
unique blend of mysticism and pop-rock. Nicks, whose songwriting is deeply influenced by personal experiences, also broke with traditional notions of what it means to be a woman in rock ‘n roll. She spoke openly about her struggles with addiction and love, and her music became a source of strength and identification for many women.

Stevie Nicks, 1996
Madonna, Tokyo, Japan, 1990 sitting on a chair
Madonna, Tokyo, Japan, 1990

Madonna, the “Queen of Pop”, revolutionized the music and fashion world in the 1980s.
Her provocative staging of gender roles and sexuality broke taboos
and challenged the traditional idea of femininity. She became a role model for many young women striving for self-determination and set new standards in the music industry.

Madonna Tokyo, Japan, 1990
Madonna, Tokyo, Japan, 1990
Madonna, Tokyo, Japan, 1990
Madonna, Tokyo, Japan, 1990
Janis Joplin & The Doors, Toronto, 1970 - New York, 1970 by Neal Preston
Janis Joplin & The Doors, Toronto, 1970 – New York, 1970

Jannis Joplin, with her raspy and emotional voice, brought an untamed energy to the stage that was revolutionary at the time. She was known for her extraordinary musical aptitude and non-conformist lifestyle, which rebelled against society’s expectations of women.

David Bowie & Aretha Franklin, Grammy Awards, NYC, 1975
David Bowie & Aretha Franklin, Grammy Awards, NYC, 1975
Suzi Quatro, Detroit, 1974
Suzi Quatro, Detroit, 1974

The focus is on photographs of female artists from the 60s to the 80s.

Musicians such as Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Joan Baez, Janis Joplin and many more have inspired generations through their music. Their votes stood for the struggle for equality, social justice and peace.

The photographs are a tribute to the courage, talent and relentlessness of women who dared to be different and change the world through their music.

In a time of change, when women were often seen as objects in the music industry, they took the reins and proved that they were more than just pretty faces or backing singers – they were pioneers, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

What unites
all
these women is not only their extraordinary musicaltalent, but also their ability to assert themselves in a male-dominated
industry.

Debbie Harry, 1998

Debbie Harry, the frontwoman of Blondie, introduced punk rock to mainstream music and was a role model for independent, self-determined women. Her mixture of punk, new wave, and pop made her a style icon.

Debbie Harry, Coney Island, 1977
Joni Mitchell, 1970
Joni Mitchell, 1970

Joni Mitchel, one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time, wrote lyrics that were profound and introspective. She processed personal and political issues in a way that earned her a unique place in rock history. Mitchel’s ability to incorporate social and emotional complexity into her music makes her one of the most significant figures in the ’70s music scene.

Tina Turner, NYC, 1970
Tina Turner, New York City, 1970

Tina Turner is a prime example of women who have gone through the transformation from underdog to legend
. Tina Turner, who rose to prominence in the ’60s alongside her violent husband Ike Turner, struggled not only with
personal demons, but also against the prejudices of a sexist music industry. But with her liberation from Ike and her later solo career in the 80s, she became one of the greatest rock icons of all time. With her inimitable energy on stage, her characteristic rough timbre and hits like “What’s Love Got to Do with it”, she wrote music history and showed that women could be successful even at a mature age.

Tina Turner & the Ikettes, New York, 1969
Aretha Franklin, Hollywood, 1973, sitting on a chair
Aretha Franklin, Hollywood, 1973
Ann & Nacy Wilson
Ann & Nancy Wilson, Los Angeles, 1983
Cher Bremen 1966 Beat Club
Cher, Bremen, 1966
Patti Smith
Patti Smith, Central Park, NYC, 1976

Patty Smith, often referred to as the “Godmother of Punk”, is one of the artists who changed the rules of the game. She combined poetry with rock music and showed that intellectual depth and artistic authenticity were not purely male domains. Patti Smith is not just a musician, but a revolutionary artist who ushered in a new era of thinking and making music.

"Mama" Cass Elliot, 1968
„Mama“ Cass Elliot, 1968
Joan Jett, Sunset Marquis, Los Angeles, 1976

Joan Jett, who rose to fame as one of the first successful female rock guitarists, fought
hard to be taken seriously in a male-dominated rock world. With her band The Blackhearts and hits like “I Love Rock’n Roll”, she proved that women are capable of playing the hardest rock riffs and inspiring the audience.

Aretha Franklin, Hollywood, 1973
Aretha Franklin, Hollywood, 1973
Bob Dylan & Joan Baez, Pasadena, 1982
Chrissie Hynde
Chrissie Hynde

The Limelight Gallery Paderborn presents

„Rock`n Divas“, our Tribute to the Rebellion Voice.

The focus of the exhibition is on photographs by  female artists from the 60s to the 80s.

Musicians such as Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Joan Baez, Janis Joplin and many more have inspired generations through their music. Their votes stood for the struggle for equality, social justice and peace. The exhibition pays homage to the courage, talent and relentlessness of women who dared to be different and change the world through their music.

Venue:

Limelight Gallery Paderborn, Uhlenstrasse 2, 33098 Paderborn

Opening hours of the exhibition:

08.11.- 07.12.2024

Wednesday – Friday. 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

We are also happy to do so individually by telephone arrangement.

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