Karen Mason Blair

In the vibrant era of the 90s music scene, amidst the pulsating beats of grunge music and the electric energy of Seattle, Karen Mason Blair was more than just a fan – she was a documentarian, a friend, and a creative force behind the lens. Immortalizing legendary bands like Alice In Chains, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden, Karen's images evoke the spirit of that era, transporting viewers back to the gritty, passionate world of grunge music.

Growing up in Seattle, Karen's love for music ignited a passion for capturing moments that would soon become iconic in rock history. As her friends, or as she affectionately calls them, her ‘music family’, embarked on journeys to record labels, Karen was there, lens in hand, ready to immortalize their essence in photographs.

Karen's talent and dedication as a photographer soon garnered recognition with her work being published both nationally and worldwide in People, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly and so on.

Join us at The Columbia Hotel for Ashland’s First Friday Event Weekend June 7 & 8th to view these legendary works by Karen Mason Blair and to meet Karen in person at the Artist Reception and Fireside chat.

THE ICONIC GRUNGE SHOW

Photographic Art Show by Karen Mason Blair:
Alice In Chains + Nirvana Pearl Jam + Soundgarden

Karen is renowned for her captivating photographs of iconic grunge era artists and has immortalized these legendary bands. Her images evoke the spirit of that era, transporting viewers back to the gritty, passionate world of grunge music.

5pm - 6pm
Retro Photo Sessions

Schedule a photo session with Karen Mason Blair and capture your Grunge look alongside the greats like Kurt Cobain.

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7pm - 8pm
Meet Karen Mason Blair!
Artist Reception, Fireside Chat and Book Signing

Journey back to the grunge era as Karen shares stories and history on her Career alongside music history icons. Her candid shots and stories reveal intimate moments and the camaraderie amongst 90's grunge greatest musicians.