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“Performance” reflects the electric connection that sparks between a great photographer and a fiery artist when they share a lens and a passion. The photographer Richard Avedon had, in his own words, “a passion for high-definition performance and a faith in the religion of perpetual acceleration.” Or, as the critic John Lahr puts it of Avedon, “he was fascinated by the articulated energy of great artists.” The most prominent stars and artists of the performing arts in the second half of the 20th century offered Avedon their finest gifts—and, at times, their inner lives. More than two hundred of them are featured in “Performance,” many in photographs rarely or never seen before. Of course, the biggest stars lead the way: Hepburn and Chaplin, Monroe and Garland, Brando and Sinatra. But there are also actors and comedians, pop stars and divas, musicians and dancers—artists from all walks of life whose public lives have been and remain, at their core, a performance. Renowned author and critic John Lahr offers an elegant assessment of Avedon’s work. Four highly talented artists from the world of entertainment—Mike Nichols, Andre Gregory, Mitsuko Uchida, and Twyla Tharp—share vivid and moving recollections of their collaborations with Avedon. Finally, “Performance” is a remarkable achievement in the field of publishing, from its innovative portfolio binding to the superb quality of its printing. The book is bound in a unique fabric slipcase and includes a facsimile printed on special paper.
Published by Harry N. Abrams,
304 pages
25.4 x 3.81 x 32.39 cm
ISBN: 978-0810972889
“Performance” reflects the electric connection that sparks between a great photographer and a fiery artist when they share a lens and a passion. The photographer Richard Avedon had, in his own words, “a passion for high-definition performance and a faith in the religion of perpetual acceleration.” Or, as the critic John Lahr puts it of Avedon, “he was fascinated by the articulated energy of great artists.” The most prominent stars and artists of the performing arts in the second half of the 20th century offered Avedon their finest gifts—and, at times, their inner lives. More than two hundred of them are featured in “Performance,” many in photographs rarely or never seen before. Of course, the biggest stars lead the way: Hepburn and Chaplin, Monroe and Garland, Brando and Sinatra. But there are also actors and comedians, pop stars and divas, musicians and dancers—artists from all walks of life whose public lives have been and remain, at their core, a performance. Renowned author and critic John Lahr offers an elegant assessment of Avedon’s work. Four highly talented artists from the world of entertainment—Mike Nichols, Andre Gregory, Mitsuko Uchida, and Twyla Tharp—share vivid and moving recollections of their collaborations with Avedon. Finally, “Performance” is a remarkable achievement in the field of publishing, from its innovative portfolio binding to the superb quality of its printing. The book is bound in a unique fabric slipcase and includes a facsimile printed on special paper.
Published by Harry N. Abrams,
304 pages
25.4 x 3.81 x 32.39 cm
ISBN: 978-0810972889