The Photographic Archives of Philip Townsend Unveiled after 40 years

The Photographic Archives of Philip Townsend Unveiled after 40 years

Featuring the Rolling Stones First Photo Session.

EVENT DETAILS: Artists Reception open to the Public

- 343 E. Palace Avenue. Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

- Friday December 7, 2007

- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

- Beggars Banquet

- Parking available across the street at La Posada Resort & Spa.

SANTA FE, N.M., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Gallery LouLou's presence in Santa Fe as the musicians' gallery is presenting the first Southwest Exhibition of British Photographer Philip Townsend. Philip captured the panorama of London's west end in the 60s working as a freelance photographer for Tatler, and Daily Express. His photographs were published in magazines and newspapers around the world, spearheading the birth of the mods. As the cultural movements of the 60s swung through Britain, the royalty subverted to the new order of the rebels. Photographer Philip Townsend was there to record the British icons of music, art and fashion. The good, the bad, and the beautiful passed in front of Philip's camera: Twiggy, the ingenue who broke the mold on the fashion figure, Nico, the princess of the rebel rockers, and Warhol's chic mascot, The Beatles when they met the Maharajah, and the street fighting Rolling Stones, in their first photo session. Philip was introduced to the group by legendary manager Andrew Loog Oldham, and the friendship continues today. Philip will be attending the opening reception and is available for phone or in person interviews at the gallery. Still unconfirmed is the attendance of Andrew Loog Oldham. Andrew is a host on Sirius Channel 25 between 6 and 8 pm EST weeknights and four hours on Saturday.

The exhibition is on display through January, 2008.

Gallery LouLou opened July 20, 2007 with the 2nd US International Jimi Hendrix photography exhibition featuring 19 photographers worldwide. Gallery LouLou has chosen the Santa Fe Rape Crisis Center as a beneficiary of each exhibition. One photograph will be auctioned and the proceeds donated to the Center. During the first week of the exhibition the gallery will feature vintage Stones performances in the Projection Studio. Call the gallery for specific dates and times.

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CONTACT: Louellen Smiley + Rudy Funk, owners of Gallery LouLou,
+1-505-989-3426, fax, +1-505-982-2350, cell, +1-518-859-7828,
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Web site: http://www.galleryloulou.com/

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