PERFORMANCE - Richard Avedon
"Performance" reflects the electric charge that passes between a great photographer and an incandescent artist when they share a lens and a passion. 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 critic John Lahr says of Avedon, "he was fascinated by the articulate energy of great artists". The most prominent stars and performers of the second half of the 20th century gave Avedon their greatest gifts - and, in some cases, their inner lives. Over two hundred of them are featured in "Performance", many in photographs rarely or never seen before. Of course, the big 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 essentially about performance. Renowned author and critic John Lahr offers an elegant assessment of Avedon's work. Four highly talented artists from the world of performance - Mike Nichols, Andre Gregory, Mitsuko Uchida and Twyla Tharp - offer lively and moving memoirs of their collaboration with Avedon. Finally, "Performance" is a remarkable publishing achievement, from its innovative portfolio binding to the superb quality of its printing. The book is bound in a unique cloth 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 charge that passes between a great photographer and an incandescent artist when they share a lens and a passion. 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 critic John Lahr says of Avedon, "he was fascinated by the articulate energy of great artists". The most prominent stars and performers of the second half of the 20th century gave Avedon their greatest gifts - and, in some cases, their inner lives. Over two hundred of them are featured in "Performance", many in photographs rarely or never seen before. Of course, the big 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 essentially about performance. Renowned author and critic John Lahr offers an elegant assessment of Avedon's work. Four highly talented artists from the world of performance - Mike Nichols, Andre Gregory, Mitsuko Uchida and Twyla Tharp - offer lively and moving memoirs of their collaboration with Avedon. Finally, "Performance" is a remarkable publishing achievement, from its innovative portfolio binding to the superb quality of its printing. The book is bound in a unique cloth 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 charge that passes between a great photographer and an incandescent artist when they share a lens and a passion. 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 critic John Lahr says of Avedon, "he was fascinated by the articulate energy of great artists". The most prominent stars and performers of the second half of the 20th century gave Avedon their greatest gifts - and, in some cases, their inner lives. Over two hundred of them are featured in "Performance", many in photographs rarely or never seen before. Of course, the big 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 essentially about performance. Renowned author and critic John Lahr offers an elegant assessment of Avedon's work. Four highly talented artists from the world of performance - Mike Nichols, Andre Gregory, Mitsuko Uchida and Twyla Tharp - offer lively and moving memoirs of their collaboration with Avedon. Finally, "Performance" is a remarkable publishing achievement, from its innovative portfolio binding to the superb quality of its printing. The book is bound in a unique cloth 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