Name: Modern Rocks Gallery
Telephone: (512) 524-1488

Modern Rocks Gallery in Austin presents a curated collection of fine art rock n roll photography and art, with signed limited edition, museum-quality prints from award winning photographers, artists and album cover designers.

Featuring works from legendary rock photographers such as Don Hunstein, Bob Gruen, Terry O’Neill, Mick Rock, Brian Duffy, Geoff MacCormack, Art Kane and Jill Furmanovsky to name but a few, Modern Rocks Gallery features iconic images of rockers from Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, David Bowie and Pink Floyd to The Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Ramones. All the prints are printed to the highest quality, signed by the photographer where possible and hand numbered.

We also proudly hold our own exclusive gallery collections, including the highly acclaimed outtakes from Kirk Weddle’s iconic Nirvana underwater photo shoot from the band’s groundbreaking “Nevermind” release. The Scott Newton Archive, is a fascinating snapshot of the early days of the vibrant Austin music scene at the beginning of the 1970’s from the long time Austin City Limits photographer, and “The Smiths and Friends” from photographer Stephen Wright featuring arguably one of The Smiths best known album cover shots taken outside the Salford Lads Club for the inner sleeve of The Queen Is Dead.

Owner Steven Walker fell in love with Austin while touring as the guitarist for Modern English. As a professional musician for over twenty years with the likes of Modern English and Britpop darlings The Auteurs, Steven’s love of photography began while documenting life on the road to ease the boredom that comes with constant touring. After taking a break from life on the road, Steven managed a highly successful gallery in London’s exclusive Chelsea neighborhood dealing with top international interior designers on a daily basis. Steven continued to pursue his love of rock photography. He started shooting bands in his home town of London and soon became a published photographer. Over the years Steven amassed a wealth of experience in the world of rock and roll, in gallery management and rock photography. And so, Modern Rocks Gallery is a unique marriage of his life loves in his favorite city.

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Cool little gallery with photographs I have never seen before!
Shannon M. , 5 years ago
Its The Thin White Duke Major Tom all together!
David G. , 6 years ago
My order was very well packaged and promptly shipped. Will order again soon!
Lisa Jane C. , 6 years ago
Modern Rocks Gallery is a great place to get a limited edition photograph of your favorite musician
Brad B. , 6 years ago
What an amazing place and treasure in Austin. The place has so much history and an array of photographs that bring back so much nostalgia. I highly recommend everyone stop by this place if you love music and history.
Frank C. , 7 years ago
This music photography gallery was one of my favorite EAST surprises, cool pool blue outtakes from Nirvana Nevermind, casual and iconic David Bowie prints, a Bob Marley contact sheet with circles and xs, that’s just to start. AND, a stellar rock collection including druzy quartz vaginas and big bismuth pieces. Modern Rocks!
Sarah S. , 8 years ago
Just a stunning, diverse, and intriguing collection of images (for sale) in a super comfortable space. Stephen Walker runs the place and his background as a pro musician shows in the selections of work gracing the walls. Deep array of stuff that will warm your heart for Austin’s legacy music scene, and stuff that reaches farther and wider afar. Mark this on your bucket list if you’re a diehard music buff, or are entertaining people from out of town wanting something ATX but off the beaten path.
Chris W. , 8 years ago
Excellent gallery with images by some of the world’s best photographers. Everything about Modern Rocks Gallery, well, rocks! Big thanks to Steve for all he’s done, is doing, and for being so friendly and helpful.
Mike T. , 8 years ago
Incredible images!! Such a joy to look at them and visit with Steve!
Shelly B. , 8 years ago
Wow! I love this gallery and “rock” shop. As Steven Walker notes, “Modern Rocks Gallery in Austin presents a curated collection of fine art rock ‘n’ roll photography with signed limited edition, museum-quality prints from award winning rock photographers.” Here you’ll find very high caliber photography of some of the world’s most beloved musicians and rock groups. I was also delighted to learn some of Steven’s photographs are now found in the Archer Hotel at The Domain in North Austin. The gallery is definitely worth a visit if you live in Austin or if you are from out of town.
Carolyn A. , 8 years ago
A unique & one off music photography store. Many exclusive gifts you will find nowhere else.
Martin P. , 8 years ago
Exhibiting the works of legendary music photographer, Scott Newton. The current exhibition focuses on his work of the Austin music scene of the 70’s. Amazing.
Susan C. , 9 years ago
The communication between myself and Steve with the lead up to the recent Kirk Weddle exhibition was superb. His friendly nature and eye for detail ensured that when I attended the opening night I was purchasing a one of a kind item that is of highest quality.

He went out of his way to make sure that even after I had made my purchase that the print was suitably protected from UV light and that the frame was proportional to the print.

I left the opening evening feeling that the service that Steve and Modern Rocks gallery offered was extremely professional and friendly. I’m pleased to say that Modern Rocks gallery will now be my main place to go when purchasing high standard Music Photographers work.

I cannot speak anymore highly. Thank You very, very much!!
Gary M. , 10 years ago
Really cool place with an amazing collection. Well worth a visit. It’s in a place called Canopy which is full of artist studio’s and other cool galleries.
Ernie L. , 11 years ago
There is a really great collection of art and fossils here. The owners seem like really nice people and the prices were reasonable enough to make me feel like I could be an art collector.
Pierre V. , 11 years ago

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