THE WAY HE SAW IT

McCARTNEY’S INTIMATE PHOTOS

Organized by: Joshua Chuang, Gagosian's curator of photography \ Designed by: Stefan Beckman

EDITED BY ACCA

Paul McCartney knows how to pick big stages, and now his photographs are taking center stage at Gagosian. The gallery has embraced a new identity, floating giant walls with a striking visual twist - each side features a giant portrait of each Beatle. This immersive experience sets the tone for the exhibition, "Rearview Mirror," which showcases recently rediscovered photographs by Paul McCartney.

Opening on April 25 in Beverly Hills, the exhibition features 36 works composed of images taken between December 1963 and February 1964. Visitors will have a rare opportunity to acquire selected photographs from McCartney's personal archive, offering a unique glimpse into the Beatlemania era.

The exhibition is set in a specially designed space with black and white walls, creating a striking backdrop for McCartney's photographs. Visitors can also treat themselves to a private screening room featuring footage of the Beatles. The exhibition poster is a must-have, but check with the gallery for its release date.

The photographs on view embody a poignant intersection of time, place, and personality, forming a significant contribution to the visual record of the era. McCartney's lens captures intimate moments of Beatlemania, from self-portraits to unguarded views of his bandmates and vivid depictions of the pandemonium that greeted them.

The exhibition is accompanied by contemporaneous ephemera and excerpts of cinema verité-style footage of the Beatles recorded by Albert and David Maysles. A portion of the sale proceeds will be donated to support ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts in Southern California.

Get ready to step into the world of Beatlemania like never before. With its unique blend of photographs, film, and immersive design, "Rearview Mirror" is an exhibition not to be missed.

Exhibition Details:

April 25–June 21, 2025

Gagosian, Beverly Hills

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