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TERRY O’NEILL
INSIDER
15 MAY - 25 JUNE 2013
30 CORK ST. LONDON W1S 3NG
This publication coincides with the exhibition
TERRY O’NEILL
INSIDER
On view:
Wednesday 15 May - Tuesday 25 June 2013
Alon Zakaim Fine Art
30 Cork St.
London W1S 3NG
Gallery opening hours:
Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm
Weekends by appointment only
© 2013 Alon Zakaim Fine Art and Terry O’Neill. All rights reserved.
Front cover
Sean Connery, Las Vegas, 1971
Opposite page
Frank Sinatra on the Boardwalk,
Miami, 1967 (detail)
Introduction
Alon Zakaim Fine Art is proud to present Insider, our second solo exhibition of
the work of legendary British photographer Terry O’Neill. Held in our Cork
Street gallery in the heart of Mayfair, the show will feature some of O’Neill’s
most iconic works, including the classic shots of Brigitte Bardot (opposite) and
Frank Sinatra on the Miami Boardwalk. O’Neill is one of the world’s most
esteemed and collected living photographers, whose work continues to remain
challenging and timeless fifty years on.
Beginning his career as a photographer in 1962, O’Neill took a shot of then
Home Secretary R.A.B. Butler asleep in an airport . His unique approach soon
earned him projects with various magazines and newspapers, his candid
reportage technique capturing fleeting moments and leading to a portfolio of
work with a dazzling array of stars. From Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and David
Bowie to Ursula Andress and Audrey Hepburn, O’Neill photographed
‘everybody who was worth doing.’
O’Neill’s unique relationships with his sitters allowed him to portray their
multifaceted personalities, gaining access other photographers were denied. He photographed Frank Sinatra over a period of two decades, capturing him at his
most casual whilst lighting a cigarette or strolling the Boardwalk, and at his
charismatic best when on stage. Similarly his shot of Sean Connery posing for
the camera on the set of ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ reveals the actor’s imposing
screen presence, whereas the image of Audrey Hepburn with the dove catches
a chance encounter as she rests in between takes for ’Two for the Road.’
Today, O’Neill’s work is highly prized and housed in many private and public
collections in Europe, the US and the Far East. Numerous pieces hang in the
Victoria and Albert Museum and National Portrait Gallery. In 2011 O’Neill
received the Centenary Medal from the Royal Photographic Society, the highest
honour in British photography.
Insider will be held at Alon Zakaim Fine Art’s Cork Street gallery, from 15 May -
25 June 2013. Gallery opening hours are 9am - 6pm, Monday - Friday; or
weekends by appointment only.
Opposite: Brigitte Bardot with Cigar, Spain, 1971
“I was introduced to Frank through Ava Gardner. She wrote a
letter of introduction for me to give to Frank when I met him. I
don’t know what the letter said but Frank opened the door to
me and I never looked back. I worked with him for over 20 years,
covering his concerts, rehearsals and films. Frank never queried
anything I did. I could walk in whenever I liked and take photos
of whatever I liked. Frank had this air about him; he really did
light up a room when he walked in.”
Frank Sinatra, Miami, 1968
Frank Sinatra on the Boardwalk, Miami, 1967
Frank Sinatra, London, 1989
“I was taking some portraits of Audrey on the set of 'Two for the
Road' when out of nowhere this dove landed on her shoulder. I
was lucky to capture a couple of frames before it flew off.”
Audrey Hepburn, St Tropez, 1967
Ursula Andress, London, 1967
“The first time I met Brigitte I was surprised. I’d expected a
pouting sex kitten. But she was tall and elegant with a great pair
of legs. One minute she was graceful and aloof and the
next funny and mischievous. I guess that’s what we expect of
beautiful French women - they have the confidence to be grand
or girlie.”
Brigitte Bardot, Spain, 1971
The Rolling Stones, London, 1964
Ziggy Stardust, London, 1973
The Beatles Backyard, London, 1963
Sean Connery, Las Vegas, 1971
Sean Connery in the Bath, Las Vegas, 1971
“Ali was the one of the greatest sportsmen of all time. In his
heyday he was like a young lion who's crowned himself king of
the jungle, and that's what the ring is - a jungle. He was
fearlessly focused when training, but he was a complex character,
talking his head off one minute, and sullen the next!”
Muhammad Ali, Dublin, 1972
Muhammad Ali Contact Sheet, Dublin, 1972
“Ali was battling depression and trying to psyche himself up for
a fight with Alvin Lewis in Dublin. His mother was flown in to
help motivate him - he was fiercely loyal to her and worked
hard to make her proud.”
Edition Information
All works are either silver gelatin fine art archival prints or Lambda C-Type
prints, available mounted under diasec or framed. All works are from an edition
of 50, signed and numbered by the artist, and accompanied by a certificate of
authenticity.
Prints are available in the following sizes (paper size):*
Rectangular 20 x 24 inches
30 x 40 inches
48 x 72 inches
Square
30 x 30 inches
40 x 40 inches
48 x 48 inches
*Please note some premium images have sold out in various sizes.
These include the following:
Brigitte Bardot with Cigar, Spain, 1971
Frank Sinatra on the Boardwalk, Miami, 1967
Audrey Hepburn, St Tropez, 1967
Please contact the gallery regarding availability.
5-7 Dover St. London W1S 4LD
30 Cork St. London W1S 3NG
T +44 (0)20 7287 7750
F +44 (0)20 7287 7751
gallery@alonzakaim.com
www.alonzakaim.com