I am so jealous of Southern Californians right now. Besides the enviable weather right now, they can easily visit the “Lillian Bassman: Women” exhibit through March 10 at the Peter Fetterman Gallery.
I think I stumbled upon Lillian Bassman’s work when stalking another photographer’s blog. Bassman’s photography is undoubtedly fashion photography, but the dreamy black and white images also hint at aspects of abstract paintings; this sassy 93 year-old came out of a 20+ year retirement and uses Photoshop to play with lighting in some pictures now. I also love the powerful femininity in many of the portraits in the Women collection.
This woman is giving a kiss. But it is her call, her choice, and she will give that kiss on her own terms. While she is not oozing of warmth, she is full of stylish attitude. While I’m not sure it’s me, it’s a very Holly Golightly kind of moment – a woman vying to live and love according to her own rules.
i LOVE this breakfast at tiffany’s quote.
beautiful!
Swoon . . . just gorgeous! And the photographer is 93? Impressive!
I wonder why my IP address comes up as Fallbrook on your sidebar. Weird.
Anyway–what a magnificent show! I’m sad that it’s in Santa Monica (so far from me!) but may be worth the trek.
who can refuse Audrey in that gorgeous pic! I would love to seehis exhibits someday. TOo far from me right now. Oh, and thanks for the greeting girl! I would definitely take you on your offer for my wedding questions!
they had such weird hats in the 40s and 50s.
ooo, i must visit this gallery!
What a beautiful picture. =)
so gorgeous! wish i was in CA myself! 🙂
Wow. I really love this photo, I think I’m going to have to look her up and look at more of her work.
I love the way you put how the woman looks and reminds you of Holly Golightly. I completely identify with that. So much so that I’m going to save it for future use. Don’t worry, I’ll say the source. =]
that definitely has sass and i do like sassy 🙂
hope you had a great day despite the oogly weather that i’m guessing you’re having. weather in norcal has been crummy too.
Love that photo.
I was totally thinking Holly Golightly!