On Dec 17th, the JL Modern Gallery on Worth Avenue, Palm Beach invited photography enthusiasts and Harry Benson fans to an exhibition and book signing for the legendary preeminent photographer Harry Benson’s latest book on Paul McCartney.
Over the last 6 decades Harry has created some of the most memorable images of cultural, political and artistic luminaries as well as documenting many of the greatest events on the world stage. In addition to meeting Mr. Benson the gallery featured a selection of some of his most popular photographs
Harry Benson began photographing Paul McCartney in 1964, when the Beatles took America by storm, toured the world, and made their movie debut with A Hard Day’s Night. The legendary photojournalist was on hand to document it all. When the Fab Four came to an end, it was Benson who had intimate access to Paul and his wife Linda, as Paul forged a new path, creatively and personally.
Through Benson’s lens, Paul traces the evolution of its namesake from performer to icon, father and husband. We see the young musician at the height of his fame with the Beatles, in the recording studio with Linda and their band Wings, with the family, behind the scenes and on stage during the 1975-76 “Wings Over America” tour, partying with the stars, and at the couple’s quiet farm in the UK in the early 1990s.
On the occasion of Sir Paul’s 80th birthday, Paul gives an all-access look at a life spent making the world’s most popular music. A must for any music fan.
