March 26, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Nadja Auermann by Richard Avedon, New Yorker, November 6, 1995
“The fear of death has always been strong in me,” Avedon said. “This is what’s underneath the beautiful skin in all of us.”
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“The fear of death has always been strong in me,” Avedon said. “This is what’s underneath the beautiful skin in all of us.”
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September 1, 2023 at 5:09 AM
Nadja Auermann by Richard Avedon, New Yorker, November 6, 1995
“The fear of death has always been strong in me,” Avedon said. “This is what’s underneath the beautiful skin in all of us.”
#Avedon100
“The fear of death has always been strong in me,” Avedon said. “This is what’s underneath the beautiful skin in all of us.”
#Avedon100
Marilyn Monroe as Theda Bara by Richard Avedon for Life, 1958
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July 29, 2023 at 6:01 PM
Marilyn Monroe as Theda Bara by Richard Avedon for Life, 1958
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Suzy Parker by Richard Avedon, 1956
Evening Dress by Dior, Paris Studio
Parker-Avedon is the greatest model-photographer team, in my opinion.
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Evening Dress by Dior, Paris Studio
Parker-Avedon is the greatest model-photographer team, in my opinion.
#Avedon100
October 28, 2023 at 2:14 PM
Suzy Parker by Richard Avedon, 1956
Evening Dress by Dior, Paris Studio
Parker-Avedon is the greatest model-photographer team, in my opinion.
#Avedon100
Evening Dress by Dior, Paris Studio
Parker-Avedon is the greatest model-photographer team, in my opinion.
#Avedon100
William S. Burroughs by Richard Avedon, New York, July 9, 1975
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"He was, in the final analysis, an alien among aliens, the ultimate odd duck."
- Richard Severo
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"He was, in the final analysis, an alien among aliens, the ultimate odd duck."
- Richard Severo
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August 8, 2023 at 3:38 AM
William S. Burroughs by Richard Avedon, New York, July 9, 1975
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"He was, in the final analysis, an alien among aliens, the ultimate odd duck."
- Richard Severo
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#Avedon100
"He was, in the final analysis, an alien among aliens, the ultimate odd duck."
- Richard Severo
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Richard Avedon’s 1975 self-portrait was printed in the October 3, 2004 New Yorker, along with Adam Gopnik’s obituary.
“As long as people remain curious about life in the 20th century, they will turn to Avedon’s photographs to see how it looked, & what it meant.”
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“As long as people remain curious about life in the 20th century, they will turn to Avedon’s photographs to see how it looked, & what it meant.”
#Avedon100
September 1, 2023 at 5:10 AM
Richard Avedon’s 1975 self-portrait was printed in the October 3, 2004 New Yorker, along with Adam Gopnik’s obituary.
“As long as people remain curious about life in the 20th century, they will turn to Avedon’s photographs to see how it looked, & what it meant.”
#Avedon100
“As long as people remain curious about life in the 20th century, they will turn to Avedon’s photographs to see how it looked, & what it meant.”
#Avedon100
On Mike Nichols' birthday I'm listening to An Evening With Mike Nichols and Elaine May, from 1960. The cover photo is by Richard Avedon.
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It won the Grammy for Best Comedy Album in 1962.
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It won the Grammy for Best Comedy Album in 1962.
November 6, 2023 at 6:22 PM
On Mike Nichols' birthday I'm listening to An Evening With Mike Nichols and Elaine May, from 1960. The cover photo is by Richard Avedon.
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It won the Grammy for Best Comedy Album in 1962.
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It won the Grammy for Best Comedy Album in 1962.
Maria Callas by Richard Avedon, 1970
"Listening to Callas is like reading Shakespeare: you’re always going to be knocked senseless by some incredible insight into humanity."
- Aprile Millo
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"Listening to Callas is like reading Shakespeare: you’re always going to be knocked senseless by some incredible insight into humanity."
- Aprile Millo
#Callas100
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December 2, 2023 at 5:01 PM
Maria Callas by Richard Avedon, 1970
"Listening to Callas is like reading Shakespeare: you’re always going to be knocked senseless by some incredible insight into humanity."
- Aprile Millo
#Callas100
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"Listening to Callas is like reading Shakespeare: you’re always going to be knocked senseless by some incredible insight into humanity."
- Aprile Millo
#Callas100
#Avedon100
Paul McCartney by Richard Avedon, 1967
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June 18, 2023 at 6:52 PM
Paul McCartney by Richard Avedon, 1967
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One of the greatest jazz album covers ever:
Richard Avedon's shot of Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Bob Bates & Joe Dodge. And, of course, Suzie Parker!
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Jazz: Red Hot and Cool, 1955
youtube.com/watch?v=4SMt...
Richard Avedon's shot of Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Bob Bates & Joe Dodge. And, of course, Suzie Parker!
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Jazz: Red Hot and Cool, 1955
youtube.com/watch?v=4SMt...
December 6, 2023 at 5:14 PM
One of the greatest jazz album covers ever:
Richard Avedon's shot of Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Bob Bates & Joe Dodge. And, of course, Suzie Parker!
#Avedon100
Jazz: Red Hot and Cool, 1955
youtube.com/watch?v=4SMt...
Richard Avedon's shot of Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Bob Bates & Joe Dodge. And, of course, Suzie Parker!
#Avedon100
Jazz: Red Hot and Cool, 1955
youtube.com/watch?v=4SMt...
So many great Frank Zappa portraits; this is one of my all-time favourites, by Richard Avedon.
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The Yellow Shark, with the Ensemble Modern, 1993. This was Zappa's last album; it was released a month before his death.
youtube.com/watch?v=vT8w...
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The Yellow Shark, with the Ensemble Modern, 1993. This was Zappa's last album; it was released a month before his death.
youtube.com/watch?v=vT8w...
December 21, 2023 at 4:07 PM
So many great Frank Zappa portraits; this is one of my all-time favourites, by Richard Avedon.
#Avedon100
The Yellow Shark, with the Ensemble Modern, 1993. This was Zappa's last album; it was released a month before his death.
youtube.com/watch?v=vT8w...
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The Yellow Shark, with the Ensemble Modern, 1993. This was Zappa's last album; it was released a month before his death.
youtube.com/watch?v=vT8w...
#RIP André Watts
From 1964, An André Watts Recital: Haydn, Liszt, Debussy, Chopin
The cover photo is by Richard Avedon #Avedon100
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From 1964, An André Watts Recital: Haydn, Liszt, Debussy, Chopin
The cover photo is by Richard Avedon #Avedon100
archive.org/details/andr...
August 23, 2023 at 2:33 PM
#RIP André Watts
From 1964, An André Watts Recital: Haydn, Liszt, Debussy, Chopin
The cover photo is by Richard Avedon #Avedon100
archive.org/details/andr...
From 1964, An André Watts Recital: Haydn, Liszt, Debussy, Chopin
The cover photo is by Richard Avedon #Avedon100
archive.org/details/andr...
Happy birthday Ringo Starr 🎂
📷 Richard Avedon, 1967
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"I am a big Beatles fan. And, you know, unbeknownst to anyone, I used to be one."
📷 Richard Avedon, 1967
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"I am a big Beatles fan. And, you know, unbeknownst to anyone, I used to be one."
July 7, 2023 at 3:52 PM
Happy birthday Ringo Starr 🎂
📷 Richard Avedon, 1967
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"I am a big Beatles fan. And, you know, unbeknownst to anyone, I used to be one."
📷 Richard Avedon, 1967
#Avedon100
"I am a big Beatles fan. And, you know, unbeknownst to anyone, I used to be one."
Mikhail Baryshnikov & Twyla Tharp in a great portrait by Richard Avedon, 1975
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July 1, 2023 at 11:35 PM
Mikhail Baryshnikov & Twyla Tharp in a great portrait by Richard Avedon, 1975
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