NOISEMAKERS

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WHERE THE ART LIVES LOUD

Modern living room with large black and white portrait of a person on stage, sitting on a stool, holding a microphone, illuminated by spotlight, high-rise city view through floor-to-ceiling windows.

THE NOISEMAKERS is a bold portrait series celebrating the raw power of musicians who move the world with sound. Unearthed from MISTER LYNCH’s early archives, these never-before-seen images capture artists in their most electric, unfiltered moments.

ARTISTS IN THE ARCHIVE: Belly, Ben Kweller, Big Audio Dynamite, Black 47, Blues Traveler, David Bowie, El Vez, Glen Hansard, Greenberry Woods, Henry Rollins, Imani Coppola, Jimmy’s Chicken Shack, LIVE, LMNT, Matt Morrison, Mila Jovavich, Pete Droge, Portion, REM, Rick D’Anjello, RZA & Takitha, Simple Minds, The Gogo’s, The Grateful Dead, The Low Road, The Ocean Blue, The Samples, The Smooths, The Winebottles, Veruca Salt, Wheatus, Ziggy Marley.

  • As a young photographer, Lynch was drawn to the intensity of live music, documenting performers in full command of the stage and crowd. His imagery goes beyond performance—revealing the spirit, presence, and individuality of each artist. From icons to underground legends, NOISEMAKERS distills the energy of sound and movement into unforgettable frames.

    IN THE ARCHIVE: 100+ images in the exhibited collection

    MEDIA: 35mm Black & White film  and  35mm Color Chromes

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ASSOCIATED WORKS:

A man with white hair and a beard playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone during a live concert, with colorful stage lights in the background.
A black and white concert stage with six musicians performing. The stage features large circular screens with abstract designs and various musical instruments including guitars, drums, and keyboards. Stage lights are illuminating the performers and t
A person playing electric guitar on stage with colorful lights and effects in the background.
Black and white photo of a man with curly hair and sunglasses singing into a microphone and playing an electric guitar on stage, with a drummer and drums in the background.
Black and white photo of a rugged, portable equipment case on wheels, with various stickers and labels, including a prominent warning about high voltage and the word "DEAD" written on a label.
Guitarist playing on stage with purple and yellow lighting.
An older man with a gray beard and curly hair, wearing round sunglasses, singing into a microphone with a guitar strap over his shoulder, performing on stage.
Musician playing electric guitar on stage with colorful stage lights and fog effects.
Silhouette of a musician on stage with colorful stage lights and fog, holding a guitar, viewed from a low angle.
Black and white photo of a person wearing protective glasses, smiling and looking upward, with their head slightly tilted back.
Five individuals dressed in white suits and helmets at a bus stop, one is sitting reading a newspaper, another is standing with a suitcase, and a third is standing with hands in pockets. One person is mounted on the wall, using a sprayer to disinfect
A man dressed in patriotic American flag shorts, boots, and a cowboy hat sings and plays guitar on a city street during daytime, with a police officer standing in the background.
Four young men in stylish clothing posing against a brick wall with large windows and beige curtains in an urban studio setting.
A musician with a guitar adjusting his hair on stage, with a drum set and other band members in the background, in a dimly lit performance setting.
Black and white photo of a man with tattoos, wearing a team jersey, dog tags, and a serious expression, standing in front of gym equipment.
A woman with curly hair wearing a red coat with white fur trim stands outdoors, clutching her coat close to her chest against a cloudy sky and urban buildings.
A man with curly hair, wearing a blue jacket and brown shoes, crouching on the ground with his head slightly bowed and his eyes closed, against a white brick wall.
A woman with short dark hair smiling and looking to the side, wearing a dark, shiny, textured jacket, holding a microphone behind her neck against a black background.
A man sitting on a stool playing an electric guitar outside a bar and cafe at night, with neon signs and a grocery store nearby.
Black and white photo of a female singer performing on stage, holding a microphone, with stage lights spotlighting her.
A black and white photo of a person holding a microphone, facing away, with a spotlight behind them creating a silhouette and a smoky background.
A Black man with dreadlocks singing into a microphone, wearing a denim jacket, on stage.
A musician stands at a microphone and keyboard on stage, playing music while a crowd of young women watches from the front row, sitting on the floor with expressions of admiration and joy.
Three young men in a dimly lit room, two seated and one standing. One seated man has crossed arms and short hair, the other seated man has glasses and is holding a device, while the standing man wears a leather jacket. The background includes a wall
A woman singing into a microphone while playing an acoustic guitar, wearing a straw hat and a striped T-shirt.
A black and white photo of a man singing into a microphone on stage, with a close-up perspective and a dark background.