Larry Fink "Vanities" Hollywood, 2000–2009 (2/3) + (2/13)

In the early days, I used to think I could take one picture, and if it were successful, it would epitomize that human being. Now, I think that is an absurd notion because I see that all people are 360 degrees around. Stories are being told and retold each moment. Truths are being discovered and rediscovered. Being alive is sometimes soft, sometimes hard, but always complex. Life has become more worthwhile, even though the political and moral struggles that I thought might have been mine — or my generation’s — to solve have been dynamic failures. Nothing has been solved. This fact could bring depression and disillusionment. Long ago, though, I left my illusions behind. Now, I simply proceed toward making each day worthy.

Why are there two dates listed ? This Thursday (2/3) 7-9 pm @ Fahey/Klein will be hosting the opening reception to Larry Fink's "Vanities". Fink has spent a decade photographing the Vanity Fair Oscar parties. Now he'll have a new book out April 2011 collecting selects of that decade. Ten days later on Sunday Feb 13, LACMA will be exhibiting Larry Fink : Hollywood 2000-2009.

Oh, his exhibition at Fahey/Klein will be running concurrently with Steve Schapiro's "Taxi Driver", his images taken from on-set of Scorsese's Taxi Driver. If you remember, Schapiro has an book signing party at Taschen Beverly Hills in Dec 2010.

Fahley/Klein
148 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036

LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036