CMT tips hat to American Horse photo exhibit
An art gallery in the heart of the SoBro area of Nashville has rustled up a slew of sponsorships for an upcoming March 1 photo exhibit that pays homage to the American Horse.
Take 121 Arts is proud to announce that Country Music Television (CMT) will serve as the lead sponsor of an exclusive fine art photo exhibit for two local artists.
The opening night reception takes place Saturday, March 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Take 121 Art Gallery, 121 3rd Ave. S. The reception kick off the exhibit that runs through April 25.
“There is a huge interest in this showcase for obvious reasons – the horse is an American icon,” said Chad Hollingsworth, owner of Take 121 Arts. “The American Horse has its roots in Middle Tennessee, so we are celebrating with a lot of folks in this area. We have a number of sponsors who are excited to participate in a photographic exhibit where you get the sense of dirt and grass under your feet while enjoying this display.”
The three-hour extravaganza will feature the works of Maggie Moore, one of America’s premier horse photographers and Kris Kristofferson, a nationally renowned fine art auteur. All custom framing is finished by the artistic craftsmanship of Chris Gowen, Take 121 Arts frame manager.
Moore is known throughout the US for her sensitive and stirring portraitures of the horse. Thirty years as a professional photographer and four decades of horse ownership give Moore a unique perspective into the equine world. The Murfreesboro resident owns five Tennessee Walking Horses, which are featured in her 200-page hardcover book, Walking With Friends.
Kristofferson’s work includes haunting images of wild horses, equines in Civil War reenactments and Steeple Chase races. His artful, atmospheric and often inspirational images has been exhibited in galleries around the world and published in a beautiful hardback book, Nor Shall Your Glory Be Forgot, which will be available for purchase at the show.
The first hour of the show is sponsored by Hatchcreek Carriage, who will provide free horse and buggy strolls around historic downtown Nashville. The gallery will serve frozen Mint Julep’s provided by Rent-a-Rita; choice wines by The Wine Shoppe in Green Hills and small batch bourbon courtesy of Buffalo Trace. Appetizers will be provided by Past Perfect Restaurant, 122 Third Ave. S.
Nashville’s own Jim Allen will add to the ambience by performing his 1940s to 1960s style Texas Swing and Classic Country Music during the reception.
Moore and Kristofferson are making photographic donations to a silent auction benefiting Take 121’s chosen non-profit, Saddle Up, a therapeutic riding program in Middle Tennessee for physically challenged children.
Take 121 is open weekdays 10-6 and Saturday 11-3. For more information on the March 1reception, call Take 121 Gallery at (615) 244-4642 or visit www.take121.com.
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Steve McQueen featured on IconicPhotos.com
Rare art prints of Steve McQueen available on IconicPhotos.com
IconicPhotos.com, a new Web site, has signed photographers Barbara McQueen and Dave Friedman, to an exclusive deal that offers limited edition prints of Steve McQueen to the public.
These images offer a privileged insight into a previously unseen side of one of the 20th Century's most charismatic and admired stars, and a rare treat for collectors and fans.
“For the past two years, the only way someone could purchase my limited edition prints were if you attended one of my photo exhibitions,” said Barbara McQueen. “Now they’re available to everyone online by going to www.iconicphotos.com.”
Barbara McQueen had carved a very successful career for herself as a fashion model when she met actor Steve McQueen in 1977. At a time when she was stepping back from the modeling industry, McQueen was equally beginning to turn his back on the trappings of Hollywood stardom. They were to spend the next three years together, marrying in 1980 the year of Steve's death. During that time, she captured wonderful and unique images that the very private McQueen allowed to no one else.
Barbara's photographs, approximately 400 in all, record a behind the scenes life of personal pleasures and enthusiasms — hitting the road in Steve's pickup truck, visiting collectors' shows and swap-meets, driving 700 miles for a rare World War I motorcycle, flying a vintage mail plane, and generally ducking out of Hollywood. About 150 of those photos were featured in her 2006 book, Steve McQueen: The Last Mile. (Dalton Watson Fine Books)
Dave Friedman is a world renowned photographer and motion picture Still Photographer known for his pictures of celebrities and cinema, racing and ballet. His collection also included photos of Bruce Lee, John Travolta, Robert Redford, Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson.
As the still photographer on Tom Horn and The Hunter, Friedman collection includes approximately 40 photos of the iconic superstar at work and play on the set of his last two pictures.
Friedman, who resides in southern California and is working on a photo book regarding his Hollywood years, called My Life In The Movies. (Dalton Watson Fine Books). The book is expected to have a May 2008 release date.
For more information, logon to www.IconicPhotos.com.
IconicPhotos.com, a new Web site, has signed photographers Barbara McQueen and Dave Friedman, to an exclusive deal that offers limited edition prints of Steve McQueen to the public.
These images offer a privileged insight into a previously unseen side of one of the 20th Century's most charismatic and admired stars, and a rare treat for collectors and fans.
“For the past two years, the only way someone could purchase my limited edition prints were if you attended one of my photo exhibitions,” said Barbara McQueen. “Now they’re available to everyone online by going to www.iconicphotos.com.”
Barbara McQueen had carved a very successful career for herself as a fashion model when she met actor Steve McQueen in 1977. At a time when she was stepping back from the modeling industry, McQueen was equally beginning to turn his back on the trappings of Hollywood stardom. They were to spend the next three years together, marrying in 1980 the year of Steve's death. During that time, she captured wonderful and unique images that the very private McQueen allowed to no one else.
Barbara's photographs, approximately 400 in all, record a behind the scenes life of personal pleasures and enthusiasms — hitting the road in Steve's pickup truck, visiting collectors' shows and swap-meets, driving 700 miles for a rare World War I motorcycle, flying a vintage mail plane, and generally ducking out of Hollywood. About 150 of those photos were featured in her 2006 book, Steve McQueen: The Last Mile. (Dalton Watson Fine Books)
Dave Friedman is a world renowned photographer and motion picture Still Photographer known for his pictures of celebrities and cinema, racing and ballet. His collection also included photos of Bruce Lee, John Travolta, Robert Redford, Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson.
As the still photographer on Tom Horn and The Hunter, Friedman collection includes approximately 40 photos of the iconic superstar at work and play on the set of his last two pictures.
Friedman, who resides in southern California and is working on a photo book regarding his Hollywood years, called My Life In The Movies. (Dalton Watson Fine Books). The book is expected to have a May 2008 release date.
For more information, logon to www.IconicPhotos.com.
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