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Slim Aarons
NEW Slim Aarons 'Golf Spectators' Mid-century Modern Photography

1955

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A man wearing a bathrobe stands among the spectators at the Seminole Golf Club, Florida, circa 1955. Slim Aarons Golf Spectators 1955 Fiber Print Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the Slim Aarons estate Max size 30x30" We are excited to release ‘Gold Coast’, a new print collection devoted to the Palm Beach photographs of Slim Aarons, celebrating the life and work of fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer - coined the originator of American resortwear.   From the 1950s through the 1990s, Aarons traveled up and down the South Florida coastline photographing the cities, resorts, and local residents on assignment for Holiday, Town & Country, and Travel + Leisure. While dozens of images were published at the time, including some of his best known, hundreds of unseen images remained in the archive.   This collection features recently uncovered photographs from Aarons' archive with most making their public debut as part of a 2024 exhibition at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens and Museum in West Palm Beach. Slim Aarons, an acclaimed fine art photographer, is synonymous with images that capture the luxury, glamour, and jet-set lifestyle of the mid-20th century. Renowned for his candid portraits of celebrities, socialites, and the global elite, Aarons' work celebrates vintage elegance and opulent leisure, as epitomized in his iconic 1970 photograph "Poolside Gossip" series, which include the former fashion model Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur and Nelda Linsk, and art dealer Joseph Linsk, at the Richard Neutra's designed Kaufmann Desert House in Palm Springs, California, arguably the most famous home in Palm Springs. The Linsks are the current owners of the house.. Granted exclusive access to the world's most elite gatherings, he wove tales of extravagance, often juxtaposed against mesmerizing modernist architecture. His photography, reminiscent of the distinct styles of contemporaries like Horst P. Horst, Helmut Newton, and Bert Stern, has been showcased in esteemed institutions, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Palm Springs Art Museum, Getty Images Gallery, and IFAC Arts. Slim Aarons (1916-2006) primarily worked for society publications, capturing "attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places." He photographed the rich and famous both before and after his tenure as a photographer for the US military magazine, Yank, during World War II. His work has been featured in publications like Town and Country, Holiday, Venture, and LIFE. Though closely aligned with Robert Capa and Henri Cartier-Bresson, Aarons chose not to join them in founding Magnum. Instead, he transitioned from black and white photography, immersing himself in a world of sun-drenched glamour and light-heartedness. His intimate portrayals of the elite and the jet set brim with the wit and charisma that granted Aarons unparalleled access to high society. IFAC Arts, in collaboration with the Hulton Archive at Getty Images, presents Slim Aarons' vast collection of negatives and transparencies. This collection spans six decades, showcasing a lifestyle many dream of but few experience. Expert darkroom work on the original negatives and transparencies allows for prints of his images in the largest photographic sizes, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in these dazzling depictions of the good life. The entire Slim Aarons Collection and More at IFAC Arts. Please follow us on 1stdibs @ifacarts International Fine Arts Consortium
  • Creator:
    Slim Aarons (1916-2006, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1955
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU32615966082

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