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Ken's photos
Iain Fisher:
"I'd like to see a coffee table book of Ken's photographs, with his comments on them, come out of the exhibition"
That would be ideal.
Iain Fisher:
Another chance to see Ken's photos.
Ken Russell: A Retrospective is on from 24 Jun- 25 Juil 2010 at Proud Galleries in London.
The blurb is:
Proud Chelsea presents Ken Russell: A Retrospective an intimate and revealing collection of both iconic and lesser known images taken by one of the country’s greatest living filmmakers, Ken Russell. Prior to earning iconic status as a director, Ken Russell spent several fruitful years working as a freelance documentary photographer in London. The photographs he took during this period chart the progress of Russell’s eye from his late twenties into his early thirties. Sometimes poignant, occasionally surreal and frequently funny, they capture all the irreverence and unconventionality of outlook that would characterize his work as a filmmaker.
Russell says "In a way I was making still films, I suppose. Some of the photographs were catch-as-catch-can. But I learnt the value of the perfect composition. When they sent me the prints I thought, 'My God, did I take these? They're not bad.' Secretly, I think they're rather special."
This exhibition captures an almost forgotten period in London history: a period of transition from the depressing aftermath of the Second World War to the youth movements and reinvigorated hope of the 1960s. Documenting the fashions, the cultures and most importantly the people during this shifting time, Russell’s lens lends itself captivatingly to scenes that range from the everyday to the wholly bizarre. The only chance to see this telling exhibition in London, Ken Russell: A Retrospective is set to present a nostalgic and tender look at the city as it was – a must see for all.
I hope to see it soon.
BoyScoutKevin:
--- Quote from: Iain Fisher on March 22, 2010, 11:55:24 PM ---There is an exhibition of Ken's photos at the Lucy Bell Gallery in St Leonards on Sea.
www.iainfisher.com/russell/ken-russell-news.html
The photos, before Ken went into films, are superb.
--- End quote ---
I couldn't agree more. Even in his photographs you see the ideas that Ken would bring to his films. Unfortunately, I probably won't be able to get to London until the exhibition is over. Thus, I'd like to see a coffee table book of Ken's photographs, with his comments on them, come out of the exhibition.
Iain Fisher:
There is an exhibition of Ken's photos at the Lucy Bell Gallery in St Leonards on Sea.
www.iainfisher.com/russell/ken-russell-news.html
The photos, before Ken went into films, are superb.
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