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Avedon at the Gagosian Gallery

December 7th, 2013

I was lucky enough to see the new Richard Avedon exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery earlier this month. I have been a huge fan of Avedon’s work since my day’s at art school, so when I heard that the Beverly Hills based gallery was hosting a retrospective of the iconic photographers work, I had to go and see it.

The exhibition focus’s on his distinct imagery of women, both famous and more anonymous. As always, capturing his subjects against a stark white backdrop making his images more intimate, emotional and iconic. With a great mix of larger exhibition prints from the 70’s and collections of the contact prints from his time as a fashion photographer in the 50’s and 60’s. It’s a must see exhibition if you are in town.

Vintage surf culture

August 13th, 2013

California sunshine and surfing go hand in hand. As our wonderful California summer continues my mind is constantly drawn to the beach and the appeal of surf culture.

Through the photographs of Leroy Grannis and Ron Church I have become smitten with the vintage surf look. Their photographs from the early fifties and sixties captured a moment in time. Like minded devotees coming together to catch waves, hang with friends and catch some rays. With one thing on their mind, to simply have a fantastic day at the beach.

This is what California summers are all about. No matter where you are in the world, these images will hopefully inspire you to head to your local break.

Tim Walker

August 6th, 2013

I have to share with you my love for the London based photographer Tim Walker. Known as the story teller, Tim Walker’s iconic images have been inspiring and enchanting myself and many, many others for over a decade.

His wildly wonderful photographs resemble large scale film productions with every detail carefully considered with just the right amount of gentle humor . He shot his first fashion story for Vogue at the age of 25 and has contributed some of the most unforgettable images to the magazine ever since. Tim Walker manages to capture the british sensibility, turning “daydreams into photographs” like no one else.

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