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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