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Tina Turner Through the Lens of Iconic Photographers

The Music Photo Gallery presents a carefully curated collection of photographs capturing Tina Turner through the lenses of some of the most influential music photographers of the 20th century, including Bob Gruen, Ebet Roberts, Gijsbert Hanekroot, Ian Dickson, and Richard Aaron.

From explosive live performances to rare behind-the-scenes moments, these images reveal the extraordinary presence, power, and charisma of an artist who reshaped the language of popular music and performance. Each photograph reflects not only Turner’s commanding stage persona, but also the distinct visual voice of the photographer behind the camera.

A special highlight within the collection is a focused tribute featuring works by Gruen and Roberts, originally presented in a deeply moving exhibition following Turner’s passing — a visual homage to her enduring influence, both on stage and beyond.

48 works
Original vintage gelatin silver print of Tina Turner performing at the Honka Monka Club, New York City, 1970, a multiple-exposure image photographed by Bob Gruen.
Tina Turner, Honka Monka Club, New York City, 1970 — Vintage Silver Gelatin PrintTMPG·5894
Bob Gruen Price on request
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Tina Turner, 1981 — photograph by Lynn Goldsmith
Tina Turner, 1981TMPG·8518
Lynn Goldsmith Price on request
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Keith Richards, Tina Turner and David Bowie. Ritz, NYC. January, 1983, photographed by Bob Gruen.
Keith Richards, Tina Turner and David Bowie, Ritz, New York City, 1983TMPG·2662
Bob Gruen From $1,200
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Keith Richards and Tina Turner. Ritz, NYC. January, 1983, photographed by Bob Gruen.
Keith Richards and Tina Turner, Ritz, New York City, 1983TMPG·8198
Bob Gruen From $1,200
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Tina Turner photographed by Charlyn Zlotnik.
Tina TurnerTMPG·2038
Charlyn Zlotnik From $1,000
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Tina Turner in a multiple exposure photograph while performing at the Honka Monka Club, New York City, 1970, photographed by Bob Gruen.
Tina Turner, Multiple Exposure, Honka Monka Club, New York City, 1970TMPG·6566
Bob Gruen From $1,200
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Tina Turner and Mick Jagger, Philadelphia, 1985. Photograph by Ebet Roberts.
Tina Turner and Mick Jagger, Philadelphia, 1985TMPG·3350
Ebet Roberts From $1,000
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Tina Turner Performing, New York City, 1987. Photograph by Ebet Roberts.
Tina Turner Performing, New York City, 1987TMPG·7814
Ebet Roberts From $1,000
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Tina Turner Smiling Onstage, New York City, 1987. Photograph by Ebet Roberts.
Tina Turner Smiling Onstage, New York City, 1987TMPG·5046
Ebet Roberts From $1,000
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Tina Turner, New York City, 1985. Photograph by Ebet Roberts.
Tina Turner, New York City, 1985TMPG·2278
Ebet Roberts From $1,000
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Tina Turner, New York City, 1983. Photograph by Ebet Roberts.
Tina Turner, New York City, 1983TMPG·6742
Ebet Roberts From $1,000
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Tina Turner, Madison Square Garden, New York City, 1987. Photograph by Ebet Roberts.
Tina Turner, Madison Square Garden, New York City, 1987TMPG·8438
Ebet Roberts From $1,000
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Tina Turner, Madison Square Garden, New York City, 1985. Photograph by Ebet Roberts.
Tina Turner, Madison Square Garden, New York City, 1985TMPG·2902
Ebet Roberts From $1,000
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Ike & Tina Turner at the Academy of Music, New York City, 1975, photographed by Richard Aaron.
Ike & Tina Turner, Academy of Music, New York City, 1975TMPG·2406
Richard Aaron From $850
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Tina Turner snapping her fingers, New York City, 1969, photographed by Jack Robinson.
Tina Turner Snapping Her Fingers, New York City, 1969TMPG·9766
Jack Robinson From $1,500
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Tina Turner looking up with hand raised, New York City, 1969, photographed by Jack Robinson.
Tina Turner Looking Up, Hand Raised, New York City, 1969TMPG·4230
Jack Robinson From $1,500
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Tina Turner pointing at the camera, New York City, 1969, photographed by Jack Robinson.
Tina Turner Pointing at the Camera, New York City, 1969TMPG·1462
Jack Robinson From $1,500
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Tina Turner laughing with arm raised, New York City, 1969, photographed by Jack Robinson.
Tina Turner Laughing, Arm Raised, New York City, 1969TMPG·5926
Jack Robinson From $1,500
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