An Enduring Vision 2009 | November 2009
On November 16, 2009 the Elton John AIDS Foundation auctioned a 16x20 original archival silver gelatin print, which was also signed by Sir Elton John for a record $45,000. We were thrilled to be able to support this worthy cause. The Gala Auction took place at Cipriani Wall Street in New York to honor President Bill Clinton, Evelyn and Leonard Lauder, Lily Safra, and Sharon Stone. VIEW THE INVITATION.
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The Analogue Gallery, Toronto | November 2009
On November 4, 2009 The Analogue Gallery in Toronto opened to an excited crowd, presenting a collection of iconic, rare, unseen, and unpublished photographic moments from over fifty years of Rock and Roll history with a showing of Rockarchive artists and featuring a selection of Barrie’s works. MORE INFO.
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"In Perfect Harmony: Music Legends and their Animals" | October 2009
October 3rd at The Morrison Hotel Gallery was loads of fun doing a meet n’ greet for a 2010 fundraiser calendar signing for "In Perfect Harmony: Music Legends and their Animals" to benefit Rational Animal. You can ORDER YOUR CALENDARS and help support our furry friends.
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Gail Buckland’s "Who Shot Rock" | October 2009
October also brought the opening of Gail Buckland’s "Who Shot Rock" exhibition at the BROOKLYN MUSEUM in NYC, with a companion book featuring the works on display and published by Knopf Publishers. Check out THE BOOK and read a ROLLING STONE REVIEW.
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"Good Times Bad Times, A Visual Biography of the Ultimate Band" | September 2009
If you’re looking for a read on Led Zeppelin, pick up a copy of the recently published "Good Times Bad Times, A Visual Biography of the Ultimate Band", by Jerry Prochnicky and Ralph Hulett and published by Harry N. Abrams. Some of Barrie’s rare and unseen images are included in the book. MORE INFO.
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The Cornwall Regional Art Gallery: "Rock n’ Roll Legends" | July 2009
The Cornwall Regional Art Gallery hosted a solo show for "Rock n’ Roll Legends" which ran from June 16-July 25, 2009. WATCH THE INTERVIEW with Barrie at the Cornwall Regional Art Gallery opening in Ontario, Canada.
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Talkin’ Bout My Generation | May 2009
The Children’s Museum of Kitchener, Ontario hosted a collection of Barrie’s works, integrating it into an interactive presentation for children. Talkin’ Bout My Generation was on view from May 23rd to September 7th, 2009.
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