Last night I went to the opening of this new exhibition at the Williamson Gallery at the Art Center in Pasadena and I also saw the last half of the panel discussion with the the three photographers, Mark Arbeit, George Holz and Just Loomis. This show was curated by June Newton and is a tribute to Helmut Newton. This show was originally at The Helmut Newton Foundation in Berlin in 2009 and has since traveled to Paris and New York. Many people including myself said that it had to come to Art Center to complete a circle where it began decades ago. Mark, George and Just all went to Art Center and graduated in 1980 and also all assisted Helmut Newton both on his annual winter visits to Los Angeles and at other times over the years. Helmut and his wife June were their mentors and good friends. After Helmut’s death June conceived of a tribute exhibition for Helmut by showcasing his influence on their “three boys.” In her words: “They were the only three assistants who worked with him and became photographers in their own right. Each had a unique relationship with Helmut. They’ve become his offspring – each with his own voice. It was a special time in their lives, and I was the witness.”
This show is fantastic on so many levels. First of all each photographers work in it’s own right is wonderful ( amazing prints! ) and their continued support of each other as friends and artists since school and through their careers is inspirational. Then all of the ephemera from their assisting work with Helmut and the journals, film footage and polaroids is an amazing record of a thirty year friendship and is fascinating and again inspiring. The installation ( George told me it took a week ) is exceptional and this is a world class exhibition. There is also a book originally published in France which is available. I would highly recommend this show to everyone – it was so moving and interesting to see the influence of Helmut and June’s work on their work and the incredible bond that they all shared and continue to share with each other and June.
The show is on till August 26th, 2012 and you can visit Tuesday to Sunday 12PM – 5 PM.
06/15/2012 | Posted by Eye Forward
Categories: Fashion
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