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THE ARCHIVES OF PHILIP TOWNSEND… OH SO MOD LONDON. 1960

SANTA FE, NM. 

 We are a musician’s gallery and feature historic, classic, and iconic black & white photography of the 60’s and 70’s. It’s too soon to exhibit the 80’s.  If you are anywhere near to Santa Fe, stop in and say hi.  We are across the street from La Posada Resort & Spa, a place to hide and seek, great fireplace, bar, spa and French cuisine.  We represent the photographers who were there: Jimi, Janis, The Doors, The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Joe Cocker, Stevie Winwood,  Pink Floyd, Eric Clayton, Joni Mitchell, Santana, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Miles Davis, and the Modern Jazz grooves.   

  

PHILIP TOWNSEND EXHIBITION DECEMBER 7, 2008.  IN THE GARAGE – ON FILM / STONES EARLY PERFORMANCES ON ED SULLIVAN.   BEGGAR’S BANQUET — STONES MUSIC

The British panorama OF THE 1960s was photographed by a young worldly gentleman who worked a photojournalist for Tatler Magazine.   As the cultural movements of the 60s swung through Britain the royalty subverted to the new order of the rebels. Photographer Philip Townsend was there to record the British icons of music, art and fashion.   The good, the bad, and the beautiful passed in front of Philip’s camera:  Twiggy, the ingénue who broke the mold on the fashion figure, Nico, the princess of the rebel rockers, and Warhol’s chic mascot, The Beatlesin their first meeting with  the Maharishi, and the street fighting Rolling Stones, in their first photo session.  The Rolling Stones photographs underscore the bad boys of London before they were a “big bang.”  Philip was introduced to the group by legendary manager AndrewLoog Oldham, and the friendship continues today.   The new order of aristocrats was spearheaded by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.  In their footsteps followed a parade of bands we still listen to today, some whom are  making a comeback.  When the swing of London dissolved in the 70s, Philip closed the lens of his camera and financed a series of creative projects.   Then in 2004, encouraged by compadres and friends, Philip regained an interest in his archives.  Retaining the copyright to all his work, Philip brought his portfolio to the attention of London’s galleries, and the exhibitions followed.   Philip’s photographs are archived in the Victoria & Albert Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, and the National Library of Wales.    iThe exhibition was curated by Philip, Dave Brolan of Mojo Magazine and Gallery LouLou.  There will be 30 limited edition prints on display through January 10, 2008.    Philip will be attending the opening reception.   

Louellen Smiley + Rudy Funk owners20^th CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHY / THE ROYALS & THE REBELS343 E. Palace AvenueSanta Fe, NM 87501 Tel: (505) 989-3426 Fax: 505- 982-2350 CELL: 518-859-7828 loulou@galleryloulou.com www.galleryloulou.com –ARTINFO.COM Tuesday – Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM BY APPOINTMENT OR RING THE BELL      

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