Getty Images Gallery and Westfield London present…

 

Terry O'Neill images

 

An exceptional collection of artwork created by world renowned British photographer, Terry O’Neill, will be on exhibition through Getty Images Gallery at Westfield London from 7th July until 3rd August. The pop-up gallery in The Village will be devoted to O’Neill’s incredible archive of film stars, musicians and sports personalities. Each with their own singular distinctive style, O’Neill’s artwork captures celebrities in a setting never seen before, taking the audience Behind The Scenes.

 

With a career spanning more than 45 years, O’Neill’s reputation grew during the 1960s, and in addition to photographing showbiz icons, such as Judy Garland, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Muhammad Ali, he also photographed members of the British Royal Family, and several prominent politicians, showing a more natural and human side than had usually been portrayed before.

 

His works entice the viewer into the picture, allowing them to appreciate the beauty of iconic celebrities. His exceptional compositions and brilliance in his use of black and white photography keep the audience engaged in every aspect of the shot and he attracted attention for photographing his subjects in unconventional or candid settings. O’Neill explains: “I was working on films for two or three weeks at a time and that way I got friendly with the stars and spent as much time as I could with them.  This meant I got an insight into my subjects as real people and not just as icons.  I think this dimension is really interesting, particularly with photographers’ access to celebrities being limited more and more.”

 

“Terry O’Neill’s name is synonymous with iconic imagery of some of the world’s greatest celebrities.  Getty Images are proud to represent his incredible archive and delighted to work with Westfield London once more to share this amazing collection with a wider audience”. Louise Garczewska, Director, Getty Images Gallery.

 

The show will also include the famous color and black and white shots of previous-girlfriend Faye Dunaway taken on March 29, 1977, lounging next to the swimming pool at the Beverly Hills Hotel the morning after winning the Academy Award for Best Actress and Clint Eastwood reading a newspaper with his feet up in a mobile home between takes on a film set.

‘The Village is a place that celebrates all forms of art, from photography to fashion, and we’re honoured to host this exhibition by such a prestigious photographer.’ Paul Buttigieg, General Manager at Westfield London.

 

Having launched London Through a Lens in December 2008 and Fabulous in March 2009, Terry O’Neill: Behind The Scenes isthe final of a trilogy of exhibitions through the Getty Images Gallery at Westfield London. Each piece is hand-printed from the original negatives and signed by O’Neill himself. Artwork will be available to order throughout the duration of the exhibition to bespoke frames and sizes. Prices start from £1,200.

 

Terry O'Neill

 

A lightbox of imagery can be found at:
http://www.gettyimages.com/Account/MediaBin/LightboxDetail.aspx?Id=15161435&MediaBinUserId=2366897

 

Terry O’Neill: Behind The Scenes will launch with an exclusive exhibition preview evening on Tuesday 7th July – by invitation only. The exhibition will then open to the public from Wednesday 8th July until Friday 3rd August 2009.

 

 

ENDS

 

Notes to Editors:

 

For further information or imagery, please contact:

 

Westfield London
Naomi Dodson, Rowanne Yahia, Catriona McNee
T: +44 (0)20 7580 0707
E: naomid@yellow-door.com / rowanney@yellow-door.com / catrionam@yellow-door.com

 

Getty Images Gallery
Amie Sullivan
Operations Executive – Picture Desk
T: +44 (0)20 7291 5384
E: amie.lewis@gettyimages.com

 

About Getty Images Gallery
Getty Images Gallery is London’s largest independent photographic gallery and was founded in 1996. Originally based in Jubilee Place, Chelsea, its relocation to Eastcastle Street is now just a stone’s throw from Oxford Circus. www.gettyimagesgallery.co.uk

 

About Getty Images
Getty Images is the world’s leading creator and distributor of still imagery, footage and multi-media products, as well as a recognised provider of other forms of premium digital content, including music.  Getty Images serves business customers in more than 100 countries and is the first place creative and media professionals turn to discover purchase and manage images and other digital content.  Its award-winning photographers and imagery help customers produce inspiring work which appears every day in the world’s most influential newspapers, magazines, advertising campaigns, films, television programs, books and websites.  Visit Getty Images at www.gettyimages.com to learn more about how the company is advancing the unique role of digital media in communications and business, and enabling creative ideas to come to life.

 

Westfield London
Westfield London is the Capital’s newest retail destination and Europe’s largest inner city shopping centre. It opened in W12 on October 30 2008 and is anchored by five stores: Marks & Spencer, House of Fraser, Debenhams, Next and Waitrose, which are joined by over 275 further shops and nearly 50 cafes and restaurants. Westfield London combines the best of the high street with a premium fashion and lifestyle offer, and is the debut UK location for 14 overseas brands. Luxury labels, many of which have never traded in a UK shopping centre before, are housed in a boutique-style setting, named The Village. Services available to shoppers include valet parking, hands-free shopping, home delivery and personal styling, all coordinated by a trained concierge team. Westfield London features a large central Atrium which will be host to cultural and educational events throughout the year. A 14-screen cinema and a community library will open in 2009. www.westfield.com/london