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Talk: Albert Watson “Wild”

4.14 Sun.
11:30—13:30｜Book signing 13:00—13:30

The Museum of Kyoto Annex 2F
presented by BMW

[ENG / JP]
Free

Mick Jagger, Los Angeles, 1992. Photo by Albert Watson

Albert Watson has made his mark as one of the world’s most successful and prolific photographers since 1970, blending art, fashion and commercial photography into some of the most iconic images ever seen. Diverse with his famous portraits of Alfred Hitchcock, Steve Jobs and Kate Moss, as well as Las Vegas landscapes and the still-life photographs of King Tutankhamun artifacts, Watson resonates in contemporary culture as a leading image maker. Join him as he leads us through highlights of his 50-year career, while sharing stories behind some of his favorite images.
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Albert Watson
Albert Watson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1942. His expressive photographic portraits of famous celebrities, from Alfred Hitchcock to Steve Jobs, continue to dazzle. Albert’s photographs have appeared on the cover of Vogue more than 100 times worldwide and have been featured in countless other prominent publications, such as Rolling Stone, Time, and Harper’s Bazaar. For over 40 years, his striking photographs and stunning hand-made prints have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the globe. He was chosen as one of the twenty most influential photographers by Photo District News, and has won numerous honors, including a Grammy, a Lucie Award, the ANDY Award (thrice), and the Hasselblad Masters Award.
The Museum of Kyoto Annex 2F
Sanjo-Takakura, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8183
Subway Karasuma Line or Tozai Line “Karasuma Oike” station. 3 min on foot from exit 5

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