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ANNE LEIBOVITZ'S NEW EXHIBITION IS A LIVING TESTAMENT TO THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING WOMAN
By Sarah Mower
Photography by Annie Leibovitz
January 14, 2016
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Wapping Hydraulic Power Station – a spacious redbrick industrial relic that is not one of the elite galleries in central London – may seem like an unusual venue for Annie Leibovitz to introduce her WOMEN: New Portrts exhibition. Yet upon visiting, you begin to understand why this photographer of outstanding caliber chose such an environment for her journey into a comprehensive essay about womanhood.
Supported by UBS and free for the public, this exhibit is designed as an open-access avenue that encourages every woman's emotional connection through art. Leibovitz's installation presents viewers with large screens displaying iconic portrts she has captured over years – from Queen Elizabeth II to Michelle Obama, the Osbournes, the Kardashians and beyond.
On another wall lies a more engaging space – akin to an intimate discussion circle - where prints of well-known figures are juxtaposed agnst everyday women, revealing their dual identities. This display features Adele, Taylor Swift, Lupita Nyong’o alongside Wi Murdoch, each presented in casual attire alongside their glamorous public personas. These images challenge the stereotype that all successful women have to adhere to a specific image.
A circle of chrs is strategically placed at the center of the gallery, inviting visitors to reflect on these works and engage with one another, creating a talking circle as suggested by Gloria Steinem. This collaborative space underscores Leibovitz's m in sharing personal stories that in the images presented here.
The exhibition travels worldwide from London to New York, San Francisco, Tokyo, Frankfurt, Zurich, Istanbul, Hong Kong, Mexico City and Singapore, offering an immersive experience for women across continents.
WOMEN: New Portrts opens its doors at Wapping Hydraulic Power Station on January 16th.
Vogue.com's chief critic explores fashion talent worldwide while often running in Hyde Park with her English toy terriers Ollie and Archie.
The best part about this exhibit might be not only the awe-inspiring photographic work of Annie Leibovitz but also the opportunity for women to share their thoughts, emotions and experiences through this unique medium. The exhibition promises a journey into the lives of many women represented by Leibovitz's lens, providing an intimate insight into their lives beyond public gaze.
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