Photo LA 2010

PRESS RELEASE

January 14 – 17, 2010

Guy Hepner is pleased to announce its involvement in Photo LA 2010, the 19th Annual International Los Angeles Photographic Art Exposition, held at 1855 Main Street in Santa Monica, California. Photo LA is open to the public from Friday, January 15th to Sunday, January 17th from 11am to 6 pm. This exhibition will showcase the debut of The Porn Room, the newest collection from internationally renowned photographer Tony Duran.

Over the past eighteen years Photo LA has earned a reputation as one of the most prominent art fairs and leading photo-based events in the world. Presenting the finest galleries from around the globe, this 19th edition of Photo LA promises to provide an experience like no other. Special events including book signings, conversations, collecting seminars and portfolio reviews are scheduled throughout the weekend.

The opening night reception hosted by celebrated photographer David LaChapelle and actor/photographer Chris Lowell on Thursday, January 14th from 6pm to 9pm will benefit the Wallis Annenberg Photography Department at LACMA.

Critically acclaimed celebrity and fashion photographer, Tony Duran has recently released his decadent new series The Porn Room. This collection provides a glimpse into the hedonistic world of Tony Duran, where fantasy and reality merge into one incredible visual experience. The ambiguity in Duran’s images is achieved by visually heightening what is truly sensual about the object or person in front of his lens. These exceptional pieces are comparable in composition and technique to works by the great twentieth century photographic masters from Robert Mapplethorpe to Helmut Newton and Herb Ritts.

Touted as “the most famous non-famous photographer in the world,” Tony Duran has photographed a virtual who’s who of the Hollywood and fashion set. Born in Winona, MN and a graduate from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Duran has no formal training in photography but utilizes his past of painting, drawing and unrivaled artistic vision. From the beginning of his career, Duran has traveled the world building a stellar archive of work. Tony Duran’s work has been seen on countless magazine and album covers, campaigns and editorials.

For further information, please contact the gallery or visit the Photo LA website at www.photola.com.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA, 90048

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An Urban Christmas

Guy Hepner’s 2009 holiday gift guide has something for all of the urban art lovers on your list. Guy Hepner is pleased to present an exclusive selection of original works by Russell Young, Jorge Oswaldo, Mr. Brainwash and Banksy. This exceptional assortment has pieces for everybody—from the entry-level collector to the person that has it all. The following includes perfect gift ideas for this holiday season.

For the fledgling collector, a limited edition Mr. Brainwash screenprint of is available for under $1,000.

If you’re looking to start your collection with an eye-catching, unique work, Sparklescent Electric Green or Metallic White by the innovative Los Angeles based urban artist, Jorge Oswaldo can be yours for under $5,000.

Mr. Brainwash’s YSL (Hirst Dots) and Banksy’s Donut (Chocolate), outstanding pieces by two of today’s top urban artists, would make unforgettable gifts. Jorge Oswaldo’s singular multi-layer vinyl and automotive paint creation, Bing, Bang, Boom is perfect for the collector looking to own a piece like no other. Four shimmering screenprints by Russell Young depicting two of history’s greatest icons, Marilyn Monroe and Marlon Brando, have just become available, each for under $7,500. These works will make a wonderful addition to any collection.

Russell Young’s unique violent pink and cream diamond dust painting of Marilyn Monroe, makes a bold statement for under $15,000.

There is no more subversive way to celebrate the holidays than with the Mr. Brainwash acrylic painting, Punk (Pink/Blue). Russell Young’s one of a kind diamond dust painting, Marilyn Goddess (Black and White), will add a touch of old Hollywood glamour to your holiday season. Each of these iconic images can be yours for under $25,000.

For the person that has it all, Paranoid Pictures by the elusive prankster Banksy makes the ideal gift.

This holiday season, give the gift of cutting edge work from these eminent urban auteurs: Mr. Brainwash, Russell Young, Jorge Oswaldo and Banksy. Each has an innovative and distinctive style, recognized and sought-after worldwide. For details and availability please contact the gallery.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA, 90048

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Stunning New Pieces

New pieces pieces by Russell Young and Jorge Oswaldo.

The Gift of Warhol for the Holiday Season

Look no further: Guy Hepner’s 2009 holiday gift guide has something for everyone on your list. Guy Hepner is pleased to present a special selection of original works by Andy Warhol. This exceptional assortment has pieces for everybody—from the fashionably fiscally responsible to the person that has it all. The following includes ten perfect gift ideas for this holiday season.

For the fledgling collector, a limited edition Warhol screenprint on wallpaper, from his 1960’s series of cows, is available for under $5,000.

Unique, hand-colored lithographs by Warhol are ideal for the collector looking to acquire an unusual piece. Four works from two of Andy Warhol’s earliest portfolios have just become available, each for under $10,000. From Wild Raspberries, Warhol’s flamboyant and delectable portfolio of recipes, Baked Hawaii and Gardoons à la Mousseline are available. Appealing to the animal lover in all of us, two pieces from 25 Cats Named Sam and One Blue Pussy. These works will make a wonderful addition to any collection.

What better way to celebrate the Christmas season in a decadent manner than with Warhol’s Santa Claus? For an ironic twist on the holiday revelry, Warhol’s Dracula is a fantastic acquisition. Each of these iconic images can be yours for under $25,000.

For the person that has it all, an exceptional piece from Warhol’s Ads portfolio makes the ideal gift. Some of the most sought-after works by Warhol are included in this collection. Blackglama (Judy Garland) and The New Spirit (Donald Duck), two of the most desired pieces are now available for under $50,000.

This holiday season, give the gift that keeps on giving with Andy Warhol. His work is timeless; it has displayed a remarkable ability to weather any economic storm. For sheer prestige, glamour and, of course, holiday festivity Warhol is unparalleled. Please contact the gallery for details and availability.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA, 90048

www.guyhepner.com
info@guyhepner.com
Tel: +1 310.979.0011

Gavin Bond Backstage: Volume 3 Official Release

Guy Hepner announces the official release of Backstage: Volume 3 by Gavin Bond on December 1st. Due to high demand, the first two are completely sold out with prices soaring at auction. Gavin Bond’s Backstage: Volume 2 sold for $20,000 at auction earlier this year. Bond’s newest portfolio is a suite of twelve digital c prints on gloss paper, each 26 x 22 inches, now available in a small edition of 10 solely through Guy Hepner. Shot backstage by Gavin Bond at the Victoria’s Secret runway show, this series evokes all of the drama and excitement of the runway event itself. Bond captures the world’s most famous and beautiful models in their most candid moments. Signed, numbered and dated on a separate label, the twelve photographs are presented in a clamshell box designed exclusively for Guy Hepner by Gavin Bond. Please contact the gallery for availability.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA, 90048

www.guyhepner.com
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Tel: +1 310.979.0011

Jill Greenberg Opening & Book Signing This Saturday!

Seliger, Bond & Watson Post Impressive Results

Mark Seliger, Gavin Bond and Albert Watson, three of the world’s top photographers, enjoyed stellar results at the recent round of auction in New York. Their works exhibited strong rises from the initial offer prices at the gallery. Mark Seliger’s Mod Fashion (2006), estimated between $6,000 and $8,000, sold for $11,250. Gavin Bond’s Redemption (2008), estimated between $10,000 and $15,000, sold for $31,250, a new record price for the artist. Albert Watson’s Kate Moss, Marrakech, Morocco (1993), estimated between $10,000 and $15,000, sold for $32,500. Works by these artists have shown a consistent tendency to appreciate over time, and this data further demonstrates Guy Hepner’s ability to anticipate trends and provide opportunities for his preferred clients. The art market has regained much of its former strength and looks set to continue the upward momentum into 2010.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA, 90048

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info@guyhepner.com
Tel: +1 310.979.0011

A year after the art market fell to an all-time low, Andy Warhol’s 200 One Dollar Bills (1962) broke records this month at auction. Last auctioned 23 years ago for a then impressive $385,000, and recently estimated at $12 million, Warhol’s 200 One Dollar Bills sold for an unprecedented $44 million at Sotheby’s contemporary evening sale. Many collectors and critics view this as a strong indication that the art market has regained its former strength, and it certainly proves that Andy Warhol’s work is unaffected by market volatility. The auction as a whole was an incredible success, though the true highlight was Warhol’s depiction of his favorite commodity, the dollar. Guy Hepner is pleased to offer pieces from Warhol's exceptional series, Dollar ($) Signs. Please contact the gallery for further information and availability.

Backstage: Volume 3 by Gavin Bond

Backstage Volume 3 by Gavin Bond is now available at Guy Hepner for a limited time only. Due to high demand, Backstage Volumes 1 and 2 are both completely sold out. Gavin Bond’s Backstage Volume 2 sold for $20,000 at auction earlier this year. Bond’s newest portfolio is a suite of twelve archival digital c prints on gloss paper, each 26 x 22 inches, now available in a small edition of 10 exclusively through Guy Hepner. Shot backstage by Gavin Bond at the Victoria’s Secret runway show, this series evokes all of the drama and excitement of the runway event itself. Bond captures the world’s most famous and beautiful models, in their most candid moments. This sizzling series by Gavin Bond includes photographs of Gisele Bundchen, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima and Selita Ebanks. Signed, numbered and dated on a separate label, the twelve photographs are presented in a clamshell box designed by Gavin Bond. Please contact the gallery for availability.

Andy Warhol - Death and Disaster

Guy Hepner is excited to offer a rare selection of Andy Warhol works from his death and disaster series. These extraordinary pieces emphasize a departure from Warhol’s previous work. Andy Warhol’s examination of iconic yet tragic figures, such as Jacqueline Kennedy, proves to be exceptionally poignant. A limited number of pieces are now available for viewing. Please contact the gallery to schedule an appointment.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA, 90048

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Tel: +1 310.979.0011

Marlon Brando by Russell Young

Guy Hepner is pleased to present Russell Young’s newest body of work, focusing on the iconic actor, sex symbol and activist, Marlon Brando. Known for his edgy examinations of celebrities in the media, Russell Young has risen to become one of the most collected and sought after artists of our time. Young’s work has been exhibited extensively in solo and group shows and is also held in many prominent public and private collections. Celebrities and collectors from the most discriminating to novice have eagerly added Russell Young’s works to their collections. Please contact the gallery for further information.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA, 90048

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Tel: +1 310.979.0011

Albert Watson - Black and White Nudes

Without a doubt, Albert Watson is an artist who greatly enriches the viewer’s perspective with his unique photographic view. Watson's range is as impressive as the aesthetic forcefulness and the emotional intensity of his pictures. Watson's curiosity appears to be as inexhaustible as his reputed chameleon-like changeability. His singular commitment to perfection has made Albert Watson one of the world’s eminent photographers. Guy Hepner is excited to now offer Watson’s breathtaking series of black and white nude photographs. These awe-inspiring images are available in multiple print sizes through Guy Hepner. For further details please contact the gallery.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA, 90048

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Tel: +1 310.979.0011

Jorge Oswaldo - New Talent

Guy Hepner is excited to announce the representation of the up and coming Los Angeles based artist Jorge Oswaldo. Oswaldo produces handmade designs and digital incarnations, stitching them together into seamless visual hybrids. Oswaldo's process often begins with a simple line drawing that inevitably results in a frenetically arranged, calculated explosion of line and shape. Oswaldo’s unique three-dimensional vinyl and handpainted appliqués on multi layer Plexiglas pieces have received rave reviews from both critic and collectors. These incredible one of a kind works are now offered exclusively through Guy Hepner. Please contact the gallery for further details and availability.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA, 90048

www.guyhepner.com
info@guyhepner.com
Tel: +1 310.979.0011

Rare Andy Warhol Works Now Available

Guy Hepner is excited to present five rare Andy Warhol works. Included in this series are two of Warhol’s infamous portraits of the Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong. Mao appears both sinister and comical in these famous renditions by Andy Warhol. Also available are Paramount and Blackglama, two of Warhol’s most well-known and esteemed advertisements. Warhol’s Dollar ($) Signs best represent the artist’s satirical take on conspicuous consumption. In the words of Warhol, “I like money on the wall. Say you were going to buy a $200,000 painting. I think you should take that money, tie it up, and hang it on the wall. Then when someone visited you, the first thing they would see is the money on the wall.” Please contact the gallery for further information.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA, 90048

www.guyhepner.com
info@guyhepner.com
Tel: +1 310.979.0011

Bear Portraits by Jill Greenberg

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BEAR PORTRAITS BY JILL GREENBERG AT GUY HEPNER – 21 NOV – 5 DEC

OPENING PARTY AND BOOK SIGNING BY THE ARTIST – THURS, NOV 21 FROM 7 - 9 PM

“These pictures are smarter than the average bear” – Elivis Costello

Bears occupy a unique position in the popular imagination – at one end of the spectrum is the cuddly teddy bear and at the other the terrifying grizzly. Acclaimed celebrity portrait photographer Jill Greenberg confronts our collective fears and fantasies with her remarkable series Bear Portraits.

“When I was shooting the bears, I was surprised that they’d often pose like cuddly teddy bears. I thought that was really cute and I liked the dichotomy between the two ways the bears could be,” says Greenberg.

The creator of the infamous photographic collections End Times and Monkey Portraits, Greenberg is renowned for her highly original visual style. Whether the subject is a pop music diva, a film star, or a chimpanzee, Jill Greenberg photographs are instantly recognizable. Greenberg’s bear portraits engage the viewer with an incredible range of emotion: cubs as cute as a child’s stuffed animal, brown bears that look as if they might swallow you whole, and polar bears seated in sphinxlike tranquility.

The poses and facial expressions of Greenberg’s bears are at turns oddly comedic, pensive, terrifying and often surprisingly human. Alive with Greenberg’s signature lighting and seen through the unique perspective of her lens, these bear portraits offer unforgettable encounters with our untamed selves.

Guy Hepner is excited to present Bear Portraits by Jill Greenberg, opening November 21st and running through December 5th, with an opening party and book signing by the artist Thursday, November 21st from 7 to 9 pm at 300 N. Robertson Blvd. in West Hollywood.

For further information please contact the gallery or visit: www.guyhepner.com

Ultra Velvet Opening Party

Ultra Velvet opening party at Guy Hepner NEXT Thursday, October 29th at 7pm. With Beverages provided by Marani Spirits and Asahi.

The Ultravelvet Collection

Guy Hepner is pleased to announce the exclusive representation of Los Angeles based artists Eric Aston and Meredith Rose, the co-creators of the extraordinary Ultravelvet collection. This distinctive body of work is produced on 120mm film using a pinhole style camera from the 1960’s. The Ultravelvet Collection yields a signature vintage quality and style that highlights retro-inspired grains, saturated colors and distinct hues that cannot be found in digital photography. The haunting complexity of these twice exposed and layered pieces instantly draws in all viewers. The unique Ultravelvet Collection has been featured in numerous prominent publications and is in high demand by collectors from the most discriminating to novice. Please contact the gallery for further information.

Guy Hepner
300 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048

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Tel: +1 310.979.0011

Heidi Does Hollywood

As one of today’s most celebrated editorial photographers, Mark Seliger has had the rare opportunity to photograph the world’s most famous faces. Mark Seliger is currently under contract with Conde Nast Publications where he has shot countless covers for Vanity Fair and GQ. In 2002, Mark Seliger created a stunning collection of photographs for GQ of Heidi Klum. Resulting from his emotional proximity to Heidi Klum, Mark Seliger was able to create truly intimate portraits of the supermodel. By teasing out Klum’s considerable charisma, extraordinary energy and undeniable sex appeal, Seliger created these dazzling images. Mark Seliger’s work has won countless awards and been displayed in numerous galleries and museums worldwide. Guy Hepner is pleased to make available these limited edition photographs of Heidi Klum by Mark Seliger. For further information please contact the gallery.

Guy Hepner

300 N Robertson Blvd

West Hollywood, CA, 90048

www.guyhepner.com

info@guyhepner.com

Tel: +1 310.979.0011

New Jonathan Seliger Chanel & Hermes Sculptures

Guy Hepner is pleased to offer the two newest collections by celebrated painter and sculptor Jonathan Seliger. For these collections Seliger has created bronze and enamel sculptures of Chanel and Hermes bags. Jonathan Seliger draws inspiration from pop art, minimalism, abstraction and representation. Seliger transforms recognizable objects such as shopping bags and milk cartons into incredible works of art using traditional painting and sculptural techniques. Jonathan Seliger is famous for his creative changes in scale, color, texture and design when recreating these ordinarily mundane items. Jonathan Seliger’s incomparable, one of a kind pieces, are recognized and sought-after worldwide by collectors of all backgrounds. Seliger’s work has been exhibited extensively in both galleries and museums throughout the world and is held in many prominent public and private collections. Please contact the gallery for further information.

Guy Hepner

300 N Robertson Blvd

West Hollywood, CA, 90048

www.guyhepner.com

info@guyhepner.com

Tel: +1 310.979.0011