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60 years of the rich and famous by Richard Avedon

16 FEB 2009 | Posted By: Luke

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Here lies a gallery dedicated to the late and great American photographic icon, Richard Avedon who in a career spanning over six decades, photographed some of the most talented, beautiful and famous artists along with some of the most significant events our planet has ever known. From Brando to Picasso, The Beatles to Bjork, the civil rights movement to the fall of the Berlin wall his initimdating catalogue of images have touched literally billions of people. He continued to work right up to his last day alive (October 1, 2004) where he sadly passing away from a brain hemorrhage on assignment for The New Yorker magazine.

Below is a collection of his some of his more famous poortraits and for more visit richardavedon.com

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There are "21" comment(s) on "60 years of the rich and famous by Richard Avedon"

Advanced Member moonsign
Iconic portraits, a real stamp on history.
moonsign  -  3 years ago
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Advanced Member Miro
I just never get sick of good portraits. There are some real treats in here.
Miro  -  3 years ago
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Respect NOTORIOUSJAY
wow. that's a real mixed bunch of time, character and artistic mediums (the subject that is). Amazing he literally died doing what he loved.
NOTORIOUSJAY  -  3 years ago
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Respect freeak
Katharine Hepburn. Yikes.
freeak  -  3 years ago
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Respect fujiko-san
SUch a pleasure! ANd Cher pre-op to boot!
fujiko-san  -  3 years ago
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Respect Katie
Tina Turner's the queen.
Katie  -  3 years ago
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Respect NOTORIOUSJAY
I was reading the Herald Sun i believe it was, over the shoulder of some sucker on the train this morning and i think it said Tina Turner was nearly 70! i dont know whats grosser, the fact i was heading something in the Herald Sun or the pic of her in a skimpy outfit.
NOTORIOUSJAY  -  3 years ago
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Advanced Member Chuckufarli
Herald Sun wins it Jay...
Chuckufarli  -  3 years ago
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Respect fujiko-san
I saw her in concert a few months ago- she was certifiably un-fuckin'-believable!
fujiko-san  -  3 years ago
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Respect Ryzz
Are you sure it was her and not just some drag queen, fujiko-san?
Ryzz  -  3 years ago
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Respect Katie
Hey. I'll not hear a WORD against Miss Turner!
Katie  -  3 years ago
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Respect Luke
I'm with KO... leave TT alone... if you really want to pay out on anyone above surely it would be Cher... or maybe Cat Powers for her lack of underware... not that there's anything wrong with that.
Luke  -  3 years ago
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Respect Ryzz
Hey, I'm just saying that we've all been in a situation where you think you're listening to the Queen belting out "Nutbush City Limits", but then it turns out to be just some dude tucked in a la Buffalo Bill. Wasn't that Eddie Murphy's excuse?
Ryzz  -  3 years ago
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New Lounger CE72F087
I can't believe i'm still the first to say that the Everly Brothers could make butter out of my coochie with those looks.
CE72F087  -  3 years ago
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Respect fujiko-san
In all fairness- I am not 100% sure that it was Tina (in a wig) and not some guy (in a wig). But it was a GREAT show!
fujiko-san  -  3 years ago
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Respect Jake
WOW! That's like everyone, ever! The Barbra pic is my fav! What a career this guy has lead :O - Jake OXOXOX
Jake  -  3 years ago
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New Lounger 6C28381E
amazing peice of work - i cant beleive Janis Joplin! Thats amazing! and i agree with Jake Stollery - im loving that Barbra Streisand photo!
6C28381E  -  3 years ago
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Senior Member amileigh
They are awesome and I would like to cover my walls in them. I love that vulnerable, off guard shot of Marilyn.
amileigh  -  3 years ago
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Advanced Member sarahlink
I saw his exhibition in Paris last year. It was dope. There was also a massive cardboard sculpture of an elephant. It clearly was nothing to do with Sir Richard, but it was still cool.
sarahlink  -  3 years ago
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New Lounger 18E9CD97
i like it alot..
18E9CD97  -  3 years ago
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Member 2969FEDB
Marilyn Monroe + Audrey Hepburn = Heaven. Björk is astounding as usual.
2969FEDB  -  2 years ago
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