Hasted Kraeutler presents Cyclops, an exhibition of rare, unique vintage photographs by Albert Watson, beginning October 25 and running through December 8, 2012.
The works in this exhibition celebrate the 20th anniversary of Cyclops (Callaway Editions, 1994), which was the first major monograph of the artist’s photographs. The title, Cyclops, refers to Albert Watson’s single-minded, distinctive style, and a light hearted reference to the fact that he was blind in one eye since birth.
Cyclops will exhibit unique vintage platinum and silver prints by the artist, spanning 40 years of the photographer’s career. One of a kind prints from the original selection for the book will be on view, including Road Kill, a series rarely exhibited.
Francis Hodgson has notably written in the Financial Times (2011) about Watson’s vintage prints, which he describes as “astonishing…He is just a brilliant photographer. The fundamental and superficial appeal that all photographers have, of light crashing on to surfaces or kissing them, is the very one that he has mastered. Looking at his photographs is a pleasure in textures and devil take the rest.”
Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, Albert Watson studied film and television at the Royal College of Art in London before he moved to the United States to launch a career in photography in 1970. Watson has received many honors, including a Lucie Award for lifetime achievement in photography, a Grammy Award for the cover of the Mason Profitt album, Come and Gone (1975), and three Andy Awards for creativity in advertising. On September 9, 2010, the Royal Photographic Society awarded Albert Watson their Centenary Medal, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the art and science of photography. Photo District News has named Watson one of the 20 most influential photographers of all time.
Gilles Decamps
Albert Watson – Vintage Photographs
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of CYCLOPS
October 25, – December 8, 2012
Hasted Kraeutler
537 West 24th Street
New York, NY 10011 – USA
T 212 627 0006
