Beneath the fog and under a huge glass ceiling,such magic awaits ...
Why do I love getting lost in SFMOMA ?
Because that is exactly what happens
... I get so wonderfully lost.
Schedules and responsibilities
just disappear
( at least for a little while )
And I am free to explore all the surprises inside.
Beautiful and often
unconventional inspiration
at every turn
on every floor.
( now if they would only let me roller skate in there)
Suzy Parker in Dior and Robin Tattersall at Place de la Concorde, Paris, Aug 1959Too much goodness to squeeze into
one posting, I'm going to spread this out into at least 3 courses.
Today I'd like to share what's on the 4th floor ...
A celebration of photographer
Richard Avedon
Photographing Sophia New York, 1966
Featuring more than 200 photographs
along with a selection of vintage magazines,
this exhibition presents work spanning Avedon's entire career,
from his earliest street scenes
and breakthrough 1950s Paris fashion pictures
to the haunting portraits of celebrities and non celebrities
Marella Agnelli 1953 (Sold at Christies last year for $85,000)
His time in Paris was the inspiration for the movie Funny Face
starring Gene Kelly and Audrey Hepburn
Dorian Leigh, Paris studio 1949
Dorian Leigh in Piguet evening dress, Paris Aug 1949
Dovima, Van Cleef & Arpels pearls, New York 1953
Dovima in a Dior evening dress, Paris, Aug 1955
Shocking to even the french, a scandelous story of Suzy and Mike gallavanting in Paris through Avedon's eyes in the 60's
Did you know models Dorian Leigh and Suzy Parker were sisters ?
Dorian had quite a legendary social and love life.
She was close friends with Truman Capote
and some say she was his inspiration for his
charactor Holly Golightly in
Breakfast at Tiffany's
I never knew that, did you ?
This stunning exhibit just blew me away
Twiggy 1968
Until we meet again ...
Au Revoir , Mon Amour
If you love fashion are in the bay area before Nov 29th,
this is a must see !
A celebration of photographer
Richard Avedon
Photographing Sophia New York, 1966Featuring more than 200 photographs
along with a selection of vintage magazines,
this exhibition presents work spanning Avedon's entire career,
from his earliest street scenes
and breakthrough 1950s Paris fashion pictures
to the haunting portraits of celebrities and non celebrities
Marella Agnelli 1953 (Sold at Christies last year for $85,000)His time in Paris was the inspiration for the movie Funny Face
starring Gene Kelly and Audrey Hepburn
Dorian Leigh, Paris studio 1949
Dorian Leigh in Piguet evening dress, Paris Aug 1949
Dovima, Van Cleef & Arpels pearls, New York 1953
Dovima in a Dior evening dress, Paris, Aug 1955
Shocking to even the french, a scandelous story of Suzy and Mike gallavanting in Paris through Avedon's eyes in the 60'sDid you know models Dorian Leigh and Suzy Parker were sisters ?
Dorian had quite a legendary social and love life.
She was close friends with Truman Capote
and some say she was his inspiration for his
charactor Holly Golightly in
Breakfast at Tiffany's
I never knew that, did you ?
This stunning exhibit just blew me away
Twiggy 1968Until we meet again ...
Au Revoir , Mon Amour
If you love fashion are in the bay area before Nov 29th,
this is a must see !
10 comments:
Just Beautiful...
Thank you for this amazing post!! Such amazing photography of such a glamorous time period. I can totally see Dorian as the model for Holly Golightly!
Happy Friday!
xxx kim
I love MOMAtherapy! It does the soul good...
You have the most incredible posts! I am a huge fan of Richards work. The photos of Twiggy, Sophia & Suzy P. roller skating, are my favorites. I emulated Twiggy when growing-up. Can't wait for your next posts about SFMoma!!
Happy weekend to you too :D
Totally stunning photos! Thanks for the exhibit tour!
xoxox,
CC
What a photographer - thank you for the peak into the exhibition, it was wonderful. xv
What an amazing place to visit and get inspiration. I just ran across that gorgeous book. It was amazing work and a beautifully done cover. Enjoy!
Hello - I had to leave a note for your to say how wonderful your blog is and how much I've enjoyed reading your posts. They are creative, interesting and unique - and your photo's are divine too ! Best wishes and thank you for sharing them ...
Hello, I just had to leave you a note because I've so enjoyed reading your posts today. You have the most gorgeously beautiful site - best wishes & thank you ..
STUNNING! Love the Dior dress with the elephants! Awesome blog!
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