Paul McCartney’s Rare Photos to Feature in Special L.A. Exhibition

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Gagosian LA is hosting a groundbreaking exhibition featuring 36 rarely seen Paul McCartney photos, including iconic images taken during his time with the Beatles at the Deauville Hotel in Miami. One standout photo shows Ringo Starr drumming at the hotel’s poolside ahead of the Ed Sullivan Show appearances. The exhibition, titled “Rearview Mirror: Photographs, December 1963–February 1964,” will be on view until June 21 and includes pieces that have never been publicly shown before. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of these one-of-a-kind images will benefit wildfire relief efforts in California.

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Gagosian LA is set to host an exclusive exhibition showcasing 36 rarely seen Paul McCartney photographs, capturing his performances at the Deauville Hotel during Beatlemania in Miami. These images include a unique shot of Ringo Starr drumming before their Ed Sullivan Show appearance. The exhibition, "Rearview Mirror: Photographs, December 1963–February 1964," runs from April 25 to June 21 and includes never-before-displayed photos. Proceeds from the sale of individual, signed photos will benefit wildfire relief in California. Joshua Chuang, Gagosian's photography specialist, highlights McCartney's visual artistry and his influence on music covers by artists like Peter Blake and Jann Haworth.

This spring, Paul McCartney’s long-lost photos from 1963–1964 are making their debut at Gagosian LA. The exhibition, titled “Rearview Mirror,” features 36 images, including a never-before-seen shot of Ringo Starr drumming poolside in Miami Beach ahead of the Beatles’ second Ed Sullivan Show appearance. Prices for these rare, signed photos range from $15,000 to over five figures, with proceeds benefiting wildfire recovery efforts. Joshua Chuang of Gagosian highlights McCartney’s underappreciated passion for photography and how these images capture Beatlemania at its peak, offering a unique window into the band’s cultural impact.

Paul McCartney will exhibit 36 rarely seen photographs from his 1963-64 collection at Gagosian LA, including images featured in "Eyes of the Storm" and previously unseen shots. One notable image captures Ringo Starr drumming at the Hotel Deauville during The Beatles' stay in Miami. Proceeds from the exhibition's sales will benefit wildfire relief efforts. The show runs until June 21 and includes an exclusive video featuring McCartney signing photos and recalling memories of his music, particularly "Yesterday." The exhibit complements one at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, and McCartney has previously collaborated with renowned photographers on album covers.

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