This is a Video Print
No buttons, no setup, no apps,
just video art you can hold.
just video art you can hold.
Captured by legendary photographer Kevin Estrada on August 17, 1991 at GMT Studios on Culver City, CA
Notes from the artist:
Nirvana was in town to shoot the Smells Like Teen Spirit music video for the Nevermind album that was set to be released in a little over a month. Since they were in town, they decided to play a show at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood a few nights prior – this show is considered to possibly be the greatest show they ever played.
I had become friends with the band during the Bleach Tour and my camera and I were always at their shows. Kurt and Krist really wanted to make sure I came to the video shoot and wanted me to bring some of my friends – the funny thing is, I think they were a bit worried no one was going to show up. When my friends and I arrived that morning, Kurt had saved a prime spot for us – right in the center of the bleachers, guaranteeing us a spot in the video.
After a few hours of shooting, it was lunchtime. We all went outside to see what was for lunch, and for some reason, Kurt decided I was vegetarian and made me a massive sprout sandwich. Since we still had some time before shooting started up again, I asked the band if they wanted to snap some photos. I pulled them away and we found a few spots for this legendary Nirvana photo session.
I never thought these photos would be so important, I was just doing what I normally did. The band, the day, the song, the clothes, the video, the album…it was all so special and meaningful. The music world was about to change…and luckily I was long for the ride.
What are Infinite Objects?
Infinite Objects are visual-only moving posters infinitely looping animations of your favorite moments. They are next-generation collectibles for the digital world of music, art and more. They do not include any audio and there is no setup or configuration needed. When you pick them up, they turn on in your hands (like magic!) and the video begins permanently looping, infinitely. Learn more here.
This piece is part of our Music Moments Collection, curated by Zeal.