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Collecting photography | Personal reflections from Sir Elton John and David Furnish
Sir Elton John began collecting photographs in 1991 and his collection is now regarded as one of the leading private photography collections in the world. From major vintage 20th century modernist works to cutting-edge contemporary images, the collection now holds over 7,000 fine art photographs. Focussing on a selection of highlights from their collection, John and Furnish reveal their deep passion for collecting through a series of personal recollections.
We discover how the collection first started with the acquisition of fashion photography by Horst P. Horst, Herb Ritts and Irving Penn; how an appreciation of photography to capture a moment in time drives their interest in photojournalism; and why Robert Mapplethorpe is the most collected artist in their collection. John also reveals the powerful impact Nan Goldin's Thanksgiving series had on him at White Cube in 1999, and why drama, sexiness and atmosphere keep them acquiring prints from Philip-Lorca diCorcia's Hustlers series.
Find out more about the exhibition Fragile Beauty: Photographs from the Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection
www.vam.ac.uk/fragilebeauty
00:36 Nan Goldin’s Thanksgiving series
00:46 Wardell Milan and Tyler Mitchell
06:25 Fashion photography and the start of Elton’s collection
07:13 First date and a shared love of Herb Ritts
07:44 Herb Ritts’ Versace Dress
08:17 Irving Penn’s Harlequin Dress (Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn) and Portrait of Elton John
10:00 Robert Mapplethorpe
11:46 Richard Avedon photoshoot
12:14 Philip-Lorca diCorcia’s Hustlers series
14:23 Robert Frank’s Trolley - one of the most iconic images
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Komentáře

  • @EZEKIELAIA
    @EZEKIELAIA Před 2 hodinami

    Elton is a sweetheart really....I had the immense privilege of seeing him live on his Captain Fantastic tour in the Early Eighties...amazing performer..so lovely to see him happy and contented with his Partner David.

  • @larkop6504
    @larkop6504 Před 9 hodinami

    Is access to these books behind paywalls? Or are they free to access?

  • @abbywebster8343
    @abbywebster8343 Před 17 hodinami

    Fantastic!

  • @amberlee4536
    @amberlee4536 Před 17 hodinami

    AND she has a lovely accent which is very strong but still super easy to understand??? Am I dreaming already???

  • @jst6r
    @jst6r Před 19 hodinami

    More videos with Vicky please

  • @ktmcintyre
    @ktmcintyre Před dnem

    I absolutely love hearing Elton and David talk about their passion for photography and what drives that passion. I had the fortune of seeing Elton's exhibition several years ago called Chorus of Light at the High Museum in Atlanta. Phenomenal collection.

  • @alexwells6876
    @alexwells6876 Před dnem

    Mar partner, David Furnish. Right i'm leavin'

  • @Muhinfix
    @Muhinfix Před dnem

    Слава ремесленнику , который с Богом создал этот мир !

  • @domwhooley
    @domwhooley Před dnem

    Really interesting collection and collectors, the passion for photography really shines through

  • @KateColors
    @KateColors Před dnem

    Wonderful! ❤

  • @jaydonmanton5463
    @jaydonmanton5463 Před dnem

    just recreated this in art college. was amazing to research

  • @wendydenham4950
    @wendydenham4950 Před dnem

    Crocodile rock, yellow wood road and the ever candle in the wind for HRH PRINCESS Diana. God bless you.

  • @wendydenham4950
    @wendydenham4950 Před dnem

    Sir Elton John, I have been rocking to your songs from the day you first elbum came out. You are absolutely amazing , thank you for the wonderful times we have had to share your music, songs, and person. At 74 I am still an avid fan, your legend will always carry on as we hang on onto memories and shall continue to do so. With deep gratitude and admiration love and best wishes Wendy Denham South Africa. ❤❤❤

  • @wendydenham4950
    @wendydenham4950 Před dnem

    Sir Elton John, I have been rocking to your songs from the day you first elbum came out. You are absolutely amazing , thank you for the wonderful times we have had to share your music, songs, and person. At 74 I am still an avid fan, your legend will always carry on as we hang on onto memories and shall continue to do so. With deep gratitude and admiration love and best wishes Wendy Denham South Africa. ❤❤❤

  • @Odo55
    @Odo55 Před dnem

    Where's Bernie⁉️ Too often overlooked.

  • @tomcat7525
    @tomcat7525 Před dnem

    I have had a Honky Cat earworm for days, not complaining.

  • @melaniamonicacraciun9900
    @melaniamonicacraciun9900 Před 2 dny

    Lovely indeed, our ..average humans life is made of ...hundred of milion different things we care about...since we come to the world, there's are so many things to love.. we have no time for bad times, no time to be wasted for feeling sad, only hanging on things that make life worth living... simply like this 🎉❤🎉

  • @lFathomEmotion
    @lFathomEmotion Před 2 dny

    HEY! Why did this video end? I want to hear them talk about the whole collection

  • @sharvo6
    @sharvo6 Před 2 dny

    Thank you for that.

  • @jenniferstone2975
    @jenniferstone2975 Před 2 dny

    Wonderful conversation! I enjoyed every element of this presentation.

  • @Huss417
    @Huss417 Před 2 dny

    Great reflection. I just wish it was longer.

  • @bollox21
    @bollox21 Před 2 dny

    This was such an interesting interview. Have my tickets for next month- looking forward!

  • @patrickphair488
    @patrickphair488 Před 2 dny

    brilliant educational

  • @louisesuffolk
    @louisesuffolk Před 2 dny

    Enjoyed

  • @christinearndt881
    @christinearndt881 Před 2 dny

    Thank you. This was very enjoyable.

  • @beth3471
    @beth3471 Před 2 dny

    Just loved this. Thank you 🙏🏼📸

  • @lilcrazymiami8306
    @lilcrazymiami8306 Před 2 dny

    Sup

  • @tomcat7525
    @tomcat7525 Před 2 dny

    Lovely interview. 👌

  • @LouiseIngram-hd5yc
    @LouiseIngram-hd5yc Před 2 dny

    I wouldn’t want to own a photo collection that included isolated and abused women , I’m afraid. I’m glad I only charge my phone outside his exhibition. I’d rather sketch statues.

  • @hispid1
    @hispid1 Před 2 dny

    Have enormous respect for Elton & David. Great images thank you.

  • @hopefullyhigh
    @hopefullyhigh Před 2 dny

    Lmao my high ass thought that was a very fabulous patton aswalt

  • @Sonsbitchesall
    @Sonsbitchesall Před 2 dny

    Please please please do more vintage Chanel

  • @vamuseum
    @vamuseum Před 3 dny

    Correction! Photos of Andy Roberts taken by Jen and Tammy Denitto. Courtesy of Sophie Sherwood.

  • @mikehutchinson2191
    @mikehutchinson2191 Před 4 dny

    What's with the clown makeup?

  • @KhadijaNAOUFEL
    @KhadijaNAOUFEL Před 4 dny

    🀄 مأسس صناعة الملابس الداخلية من ألياف زراعة الكتان في المغرب 🇲🇦🇺🇳🌟⚪

  • @victorianidetch
    @victorianidetch Před 4 dny

    Talent and magic.

  • @goodfuzzysounds
    @goodfuzzysounds Před 5 dny

    my comic trip at czcams.com/video/pQFDQd_ahzI/video.htmlsi=J1M-NjO0UadjqK2R&t=472

  • @spudbays5882
    @spudbays5882 Před 5 dny

    Can you imagine working with this lady? She’d be so annoyed with me falling asleep every time I was near her. What a gentle, perfect voice for ASMR.

  • @sabpublications4940
    @sabpublications4940 Před 6 dny

    This is very interesting. The different dresses speak volume about the different eras.

  • @percyprune
    @percyprune Před 6 dny

    Andy was a good friend and I miss him very much. It's wonderful to see his collection preserved. Thanks for the memories. I recall those times and some of those 'zines. It's strange to see these old documents preserved as if in aspic. They were living records of different (but often overlapping) vibrant scenes. I wonder what future historians will make of the attitudes and tenor of the time?

    • @goodfuzzysounds
      @goodfuzzysounds Před 5 dny

      I knew Andy too, he touched many people, and was connected to many scenes. This young curator doesn't seem to get it, but I'm glad his collection and some of his own work are preserved.

  • @jph364
    @jph364 Před 6 dny

    Is this in reality not partially done in the dark/safe light?

  • @user-kb3nb5jd5k
    @user-kb3nb5jd5k Před 6 dny

    I remember going there great place ❤❤❤❤

  • @ElleLillian
    @ElleLillian Před 7 dny

    noice! now do the rest of the museum :)

  • @isabellerickards5919
    @isabellerickards5919 Před 7 dny

    This is so amazing! So happy we are preserving these wonderful things. Little glimpses into the past. Absolutely love this video!

  • @harperwelch5147
    @harperwelch5147 Před 7 dny

    They might mention that the Audubon images are black ink printed with hand watercolor added.

  • @madamm2766
    @madamm2766 Před 8 dny

    so is the creator sjoerd hofstra?

  • @Memar-X
    @Memar-X Před 8 dny

    This is my favourite video on here. Books, crinkle sounds and a quiet voice. Perfect

  • @Shaqeroni
    @Shaqeroni Před 8 dny

    Oof