Annie Leibowitz at London’s National Portrait Gallery
Known as the master of portrait photography, this exhibition of Annie Leibowitz’s works at the National Portrait Gallery in London marks her out as a truly versatile artist. Her landscape images of the Wadi Rum in Jordan, and her bleak, shuddering portrayal of a normally still and silent Monument Valley are utterly encapsulating and haunting. Also in this collection is a very daring and intimate look at her family, and her relationship with Susan Sontag, traced right up to her death.
Tagged: Annie Leibowitz, Londion exhibitions, London, portraits
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Essex Photographer said | 30 October, 2010
Some really interesting pictures, the top one, love the way the woman is looking into the camera.
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Dikebokevom said | 22 April, 2009
That was overwhelming when just some wierd looking lady started to blow the whistle like an angel! Susan Boyle was a honest paralysiser for millions!! WOW!