Three Boys from Pasadena: A Tribute to Helmut Newton

" Three Boys from Pasadena," curated by June Newton, premiered at the Helmut Newton Foundation in Berlin in June 2010. The exhibit is an exceptional memorial to one of the 20th century's most iconic photographers, and an unusually revealing look at personal and professional relationships among artists and proteges.
Photographers Mark Arbeit, George Holz and Just Loomis first met Helmut Newton in 1979 while students at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Eventually all three became Helmut's assistants during one of the most exciting and prolific times in Helmut's photography. For almost thirty years, they kept in touch and shared their personal work with both Helmut and his wife June. The show and accompanying book consists of each photographer's individual work, as well as several memorabilia panels, with never-before-seen snapshots, handwritten notes, journal pages, contact sheets, and other souvenirs of their time with Helmut.
The exhibit runs from December 7, 2010 to January 30, 2011 at Clic Gallery New York. This evening from 6 to 8 pm, all three artists will be present for an opening reception and book signing.

" As I wrote, you three were the only ones who became photographers in your own right. You three compliment one another and you all had a unique relationship with Helmut and you've become his offspring - you have your own voices. It was a special time in your lives - all four of you and I was the witness. It will never come again." - June Newton, 2008

Mark Arbeit trained under Newton and Irving Penn and has shot for In Style, Vogue Paris, Forbes, Marie Claire and many other publications.

Just Loomis worked as a fashion photographer for Harper's Bazaar and The New York Times Magazine  before turning to portrait and documentary work. 

George Holz's images have been published in Vanity Fair, Vogue Italia, Madame Figaro, Interview and many more. He shot several albums covers and film posters, including Madonna's Borderline.

Panels

Courtesy Clic Gallery New York

Summer Reading - Photographer's biogs in my beach bag

This summer I am taking the lives of other photographers with me on holidays! Call me mad but when I am not taking photos I love reading about others who are snapping or have been. So many wonderful insights are gained through the experiences of others. It helps with the struggle to know that those that have been there before you have made it out the other side with flying colours. Here's what I've just bought and will be with me at the sea-side.

The photo of Snowdon with his Hasselblad proved irresistible for me!! I flipped over to the back cover and bingo the bookshop had a sale. "How did a photographer who was a relentless playboy, un unashamed womaniser and a leather-clad motorcyclist marry the Queen's sister and become the Establishment figure Lord Snowdon? The brilliantly talented Antony Armstrong-Jones often humiliated Princess Margaret, yet he was compassionate to the causes he cared about. Now in his eighties, Snowdon still hasn't escaped the limelight, as more and more is revealed about his wild and intriguing life".

This isn't a new release but a goodie all the same. Helmut Newton is one my favourite photographers!and I have read his autobiography a couple of times. There are some interesting insights into his life and the way he worked and of course I was fascinated with his relationship with Alice Springs (June Newton), an Australian he met whilst working in Australia. Helmut lived in Australia during the war and started his career in Melbourne so for me he holds a special place in my photographers heart. I am taking it just to go over the chapters I love and hope some Helmut magic will rub off on me and my pics!

I love Diane Arbus and  her stunning photography that is often disturbing. I also  loved the film Fur that was loosely based on her life. I have this booked tucked in my suitcase for the holidays and I am looking forward to learning more about this trailblazer photographer.