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‘Filling in these gaps’: Paul McCartney’s recently rediscovered photographs
A new exhibition at the Los Angeles Gagosian showcases previously unseen pictures taken by the musician during the rise of Beatlemania
The exhibition Rearview Mirror charts the rise of Beatlemania between December 1963 and February 1964 and marks the first time that 82-year-old McCartney has made signed editions of his photos available (a portion of proceeds from sales will go to Los Angeles-based fire relief organisations). Photograph: Paul McCartney and GagosianChuang knew he had to make the show’s title distinct from Eyes of the Storm and settled on something that reflects both a literal perspective from car windows and the metaphorical act of looking back at this pivotal period. Another such example is a colour contact sheet of the Beatles and their entourage at Heathrow airport before flying to America, offering something akin to “stop motion sequence” of a band on the verge of global fame and cultural immortality.
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