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Happy Birthday, Pablo Picasso!

Posted on Oct 25, 2012

Pablo Picasso was born on this day in 1881 and, in addition to creating masterpieces throughout his lifetime, became the subject matter of many a master photographer as well.  Celebrate what would have been his 131st birthday by taking a peak at the artist himself as seen through the eyes of his contemporaries. 

 

 

Robert Doisneau - Picasso and the Loaves, 1952

Robert Doisneau - Picasso and the Loaves, 1952

 

 

 

Lucien Clergue - Picasso a la cigarette II

Lucien Clergue - Picasso a la cigarette II, 1956

 

 

 

Robert Capa - Pablo Picasso and Francoise Gilo, Golfe-Juan, France, August 1948

Robert Capa - Pablo Picasso and Francoise Gilo, Golfe-Juan, France, August 1948

 

 

Gjon Mili - Pablo Picasso, 1949

 Gjon Mili - Pablo Picasso, 1949

 

 

Irving Penn - Pablo Picasso, 1957

 Irving Penn - Pablo Picasso, 1957

 

 

Jerry Uelsmann & Maggie Taylor: This is Not Photography

Posted on Oct 6, 2012

Lynda.com has a fantastic documentary on Jerry Uelsmann and Maggie Taylor entitled "This Is Not Photography."  The creators of the film have described it thusly:  He experiments in a darkroom. She composes on a computer screen. Together, husband-and-wife…

DC Fine Art Photography Fair

Posted on Oct 2, 2012

New Name, New Artists

Posted on Sep 4, 2012

It is with great excitement that we announce our name change from John Cleary Gallery to Catherine Couturier Gallery. In the last four years, under my ownership, the gallery has evolved to embrace both that which John Cleary and I loved (mid-century French…

Houston Fine Art Fair 2012

Posted on Sep 1, 2012

We are pleased to announce our participation in Houston Fine Art Fair 2012. We will be in a one-artist booth (S11) exhibiting the work of Maggie Taylor, both new pieces and rare works, such as Girl with a Bee Dress, widely considered Taylor's seminal work Maggie…

Frank Yamrus: I Feel Lucky Book and Special Edition Print

Posted on Jun 13, 2012

  Frank Yamrus' recently released I Feel Lucky has been receiving some great press as of late, most recently with a fantastic interview with At Length Magazine by Darren Ching and Debra Klomp Ching. (Click here for the interview)   In his own words, Frank…

ICP Celebrates Weegee's Birthday

Posted on Jun 12, 2012

  The International Center of Photography is celebrating what would have been the 113th birthday of famed photojournalist Weegee (born Arthur Fellig). Today only, the ICP will be hosting additional tours of Weegee: Murder Is My Business.  Plus, they're throwing…

Lens Mugs and Thermoses Make a Splash

Posted on Jun 9, 2012

  In addition to keeping you updated on the newest happenings here at the John Cleary Gallery it's also fun to take a look at other photographic accoutrements floating around out there. One of my favorite online shopping sites, Fab.com, offers weekly discounts…

Mitch Dobrowner featured on Yahoo! News

Posted on Jun 9, 2012

  Stunning nature photographer, Mitch Dobrowner, was featured today on Yahoo! News with a great selection of images from his Storm and Landscape series. Dawn   Veil Storm   Church Rock   For the entirety of the "Mitch Dobrowner Captures the Sky"…

New Work by Maggie Taylor

Posted on Jun 9, 2012

We here at the John Cleary Gallery love sharing new work with our clients, readers and photography enthusiasts alike and are pleased to announce a selection of new images by renowned artist Maggie Taylor. Most of the Time, 2012 Voyagers, 2012 Ever…