A selling exhibition of David Bailey's iconic images of the 1960s - the
50th anniversary of a decade that changed our cultural history - will
be hosted by Bonhams in New Bond Street.
The 'Pure Sixties. Pure Bailey.' exhibition will be on view at Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, from 7th March - 7th April, 2010.
David Bailey's name is an integral part of the 1960s, that dynamic
period which created a melting pot of talent drawn from music, fashion,
literature, design and cinema. He captured images which remain a
pictorial reminder of all that was best about it - new, edgy, exciting,
& beautiful.
In celebrating this anniversary and bringing it to a new audience,
Bonhams approached David Bailey to put together an exhibition. The
resulting selection of images by the photographer sum up a decade of
glamour and hedonism, as well as providing a valuable piece of
photographic social history.
The 1960s heralded a time of change and spontaneity, brilliantly
captured by Bailey in the photographs he took. Bailey began working at
Vogue in July 1960 and was famously quoted as saying: 'When Vogue
offered to pay me to photograph beautiful women all day I thought I was
on a dream-boat'. Amongst the many incredible faces he captured for all
time were Jean Shrimpton, Penelope Tree, Catherine Deneuve, Brigitte
Bardot, Raquel Welch... the list is endless.
As well as the great beauties of the day, Bailey photographed those
people who made the headlines: The Rolling Stones, Andy Warhol, Rudolf
Nureyev, Cecil Beaton, Michael Caine, The Beatles, David Hockney, Roger
Vadim, Kenneth Tynan, The Who & The Krays. Many of the images he
shot were very direct, closely cropped portraits.
Bailey has made his own selection of images "My selection for the
exhibition is based on 60s icons - - you know, all the usual suspects. 'Pure Sixties. Pure Bailey. At Bonhams'
is an exciting new direction for Bailey "Bonhams has a wonderfully rich
& eclectic mix of sales." Bailey's work rate, despite his 72 years,
continues at his usual tempo - flat out. He has two shows planned and
then an exhibition of his sculpture. He remains as prolific as ever.
For further press information please contact Julian Roup on 0207 468 8259 Or julian.roup@bonhams.com or press@bonhams.com
NOTES FOR EDITORS
BONHAMS
Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world's oldest and largest
auctioneers of fine art and antiques. The present company was formed by
the merger in November 2001 of Bonhams & Brooks and Phillips Son
and Neale UK. In August 2002, the company acquired Butterfields, the
principal firm of auctioneers on the West Coast of America. Today,
Bonhams offers more sales than any of its rivals, through two major
salerooms in London: New Bond Street, and Knightsbridge, and a further
seven throughout the UK. Sales are also held in San Francisco, Los
Angeles, New York and Boston in the USA; and Switzerland, France,
Monaco, Australia, Hong Kong and Dubai. Bonhams has a worldwide network
of offices and regional representatives in 25 countries offering sales
advice and valuation services in 57 specialist areas. For a full
listing of upcoming sales, plus details of Bonhams specialist
departments, go to www.bonhams.com.
