The photographer Matthew Willman has over the past ten years committed his career to using the visual medium as a means of telling the stories of those infected and affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic across Southern Africa. Willman has undertaken photographic work for various foundations, organisations and several highly respected clients. He has the privilege of working closely with the Nelson Mandela Foundation … more
On Friday night, April 30, 2010, Annie Lennox visited the opening of the exhibition "Stillness at the Speed of Light" at The Vinyl Factory gallery in Soho, London, showcasing incredible 3D holographic portraits of the diva and pop legend Grace Jones (click photo on the left) created by groundbreaking light artist Chris Levine.
The exhibition is free and runs at The Vinyl Factory gallery, 51 Poland Street, London (map here), from April 30 to May 14, 2010. … more
Annie Lennox donated a photo and an accomanying text for an exhibition presented all over Manchester next month by "Living Positive", an art initiative which wants to explore the life with HIV through photographs. Here are some more details from her blog:
Living Postive
Living Positive has been created through a partnership between Artist Charlotte Barnes and the Manchester based charity Body Positive North West (BPNW). Charlotte has been running photography workshops at BPNW, teaching basic … more
As reported the English fashion designer Alice Temperley interpreted photographs of the late Norman Parkinson in new photos of “16 modern British icons who define British style and glamour” as part of an installation in New York last week - - among the 16 icons: Annie Lennox (see original post here). I am happy to present you some photos made by fan Alexandra Whatton (her Flickr page) here that are giving you a … more
"Hear The World" (website), an initiative by Phonak which is supported by Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart who were both photographed by Bryan Adams for it, brings its traveling photography exhibit to Macy's in New York, Miami and Philadelphia this January to raise awareness about hearing loss - an issue that affects 31 million Americans.
At each event, Macy's shoppers can receive a free hearing screening and view the internationally-acclaimed photography exhibit featuring the artwork … more
As announced last month (see news), Dave Stewart's photographic exhibition at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in Del Mar opened last night with a special appearance by Dave himself and played a short acoustic set on the guitar accompanied by Ann Marie Calhoun on violin!:
"The photographic work of the illustrious musician, producer and innovator, Dave Stewart will be exhibited at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in Del Mar, CA. Dave, a highly acclaimed photographer around … more
The London Evening Standard reports: Sting and Trudie Styler last night hosted a party at the Saatchi Gallery, for their friend, photographer and philanthropist Bobby Sager. Sager has written a book, The Power of the Invisible Sun, documenting his travels in war torn areas, the proceeds of which finance indestructible yellow footballs for needy children all over the world.
See the original article with a lovely, huge photo here and another photo of … more
The photographic work of the illustrious musician, producer and innovator, Dave Stewart will be exhibited at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in Del Mar, CA. Dave, a highly acclaimed photographer around the world has captured a who's who of world renowned recording artists, which can be seen in his coffee-table book, "The Dave Stewart Songbook Vol. 1." The book features his own work, stemming from his musical collaborations with artists such as Annie Lennox … more
The PowerPlant museum in Toronto, Canada is presenting the exhibition "Candice Breitz: Same Same" from September 19 to November 15, 2009 (opening reception Friday, September 18, 2009, 8-11pm) which is going to include the installation "The Four Duets" consisting of :
Double Karen (Karen Carpenter: Close To You), 1970 - 2000
Double Olivia (Olivia Newton John: Hopelessly Devoted To You), 1977 - 2000
Double Annie (Eurythmics: Thorn In My Side … more