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“Richard Avedon: Hollywood”—an exhibition of more than 120 photographs spanning Avedon’s career of over half a century and including some of his most iconic portraits alongside rarely seen images—opens today, November 4, at Gagosian, Beverly Hills. The presentation is curated by the Richard Avedon Foundation.
With subjects including actors, directors, writers, producers, composers, and those who inspired its narratives, Avedon’s photographs embody both the allure and the power dynamics of Hollywood. The exhibition is designed by Cécile Degos and coincides with the Netflix debut of “Avedon,” a documentary directed by Academy Award–winner Ron Howard that premiered at this year’s Festival de Cannes. To learn more, follow the link in our bio.
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Installation views, “Richard Avedon: Hollywood,” Gagosian, Beverly Hills, November 4–December 19, 2026. Artwork © The Richard Avedon Foundation. Photos: Jeff McLane (@jefffmclane)
04 Nov 2026
Join us from 6 to 8pm, on Wednesday, November 4, for the opening of “Richard Avedon: Hollywood,” an exhibition of more than 120 photographs spanning Avedon’s career of over half a century, at Gagosian, Beverly Hills. The presentation is curated by the Richard Avedon Foundation.
With subjects including actors, directors, writers, producers, composers, and those who inspired its narratives, Avedon’s photographs embody both the allure and the power dynamics of Hollywood. Conveying an extraordinary sense of intimacy and individuality, they picture significant performers from the golden age of Hollywood into the twenty-first century, from Katharine Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, and Ralph Fiennes, all pictured here. To learn more, follow the link in our bio.
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Richard Avedon: (1) “Marilyn Monroe, actress, dress by Norell, New York, May 1957”; (2) “Katharine Hepburn, actress, New York, March 2, 1955”; (3) “Ralph Fiennes, actor, London, March 17, 1995”; Artwork © The Richard Avedon Foundation. Music: “Misty Drift” by Megan Wofford, courtesy Epidemic Sound
30 Oct 2026
November 11 on @netflix
21 Oct 2026
Friends of Bazaar, including @karliekloss, @the_real_iman, and @michaelkors, joined editor-in-chief @samiranasr and contributing editor @derekblasberg last night at the @dior flagship on Madison Avenue to celebrate the release of “Richard Avedon: The Harper’s Bazaar Years.” Released yesterday, the coffee-table book includes exclusive quotes about the legendary photographer’s career and celebrates the images that continue to shape fashion year after year. Swipe through the evening’s highlights, and tap the link in bio to learn more. Photos: @bfa
14 Oct 2026
We are pleased to announce that the film “Avedon,” directed by Ron Howard, will have a theatrical run from November 6-11. In New York City @ifccenter 323 Sixth Avenue, and in Los Angeles @laemmletheatres 11523 Santa Monica Blvd. Check the theaters for times, and enjoy the film! Streaming on Netflix as of November 11 @realronhoward @imagineentertainment @imaginedocs @fifthseason @netflix #richardavedon
14 Oct 2026
Celebrating two incredible stories and the teams who brought them to life. Congratulations to Avedon and Marty, Life Is Short on their Critics Choice Documentary Award nominations!
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Richard Avedon, Self-Portrait, New York, 1963
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13 Oct 2026
At the beginning of Paris Fashion Week, Bazaar Editor-in-Chief @samiranasr, contributing editor
@derekblasberg, and @Dior raised a glass to “Richard Avedon:
The Harper’s Bazaar Years”—a new book celebrating the legendary photographer’s work at the magazine that reshaped how we view the medium of fashion photography today. At Dior’s flagship Paris boutique stars like @jlaw, @cynthiaerivo, @thelsd, the brand’s Creative Director, @jonathan.anderson, and more got the chance to flip through some of his work from the years 1944 to 1965. Together, toasting and honoring the legacy of the man that is one of the architects of fashion as we know it today. Swipe through for a look inside, then click the link in bio for more.
02 Oct 2026
Richard Avedon’s work for Harper’s Bazaar has become an ur-text for contemporary fashion photography. Under the tutelage of art director Alexey Brodovitch, editor in chief Carmel Snow, and fashion editor Diana Vreeland, he brought movement, narrative, and psychological depth to a genre of image-making once defined by mostly anonymous models striking mannequin-like poses in soft-lit, indeterminate spaces.
Now, Richard Avedon: The Harper’s Bazaar Years, a new book due out in October, brings together a selection of Avedon’s work for the magazine, featuring an introduction by Bazaar editor in chief @samiranasr and an essay by contributing editor @derekblasberg. It arrives alongside Ron Howard’s new documentary, Avedon, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May and lands on Netflix later this fall. At the link in bio, @smooallem explores how the photographer’s early years at Bazaar shaped his vision—and the way we see fashion.
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Dovima with Richard Avedon, Paris, August 1955.
Photographed by Richard Avedon.
Courtesy of The Richard Avedon Foundation.
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Carmen (homage to Munkacsi), coat by Cardin, Place François-Premier, Paris, August 1957.
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Photographed by Richard Avedon.
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James Baldwin, New York, January 9, 1963.
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Photographed by Richard Avedon.
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Suzy Parker and China Machado with Robin Tattersall and Reginald Kernan, models, dresses by Balmain and Patou, La Pagode d’Or, Paris, January 1959.
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Photographed by Richard Avedon.
Courtesy of The Richard Avedon Foundation.
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Richard Avedon at work, c. 1945.
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Alexey Brodovitch, graphic designer, Le Thor, France, October 23, 1958.
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Photographed by Richard Avedon.
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Diana Vreeland and Carmel Snow, June 19, 1951.
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Photographed by Richard Avedon.
Courtesy of The Richard Avedon Foundation.
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Dovima with Émilien Bouglione and clown, dress by Givenchy, Cirque d’Hiver, Paris, August 1955.
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Photographed by Richard Avedo
29 Sep 2026
Cher in Bob Mackie, Los Angeles, September 14, 1974. 52 years ago to the day. Rest in peace, Bob. Thank you for sharing your brilliance #bobmackie #cher #richardavedon
14 Sep 2026
New York Life #13, September 6, 1949. Taking stock of everything we love about New York City on this day of solemn remembrance.
11 Sep 2026
The last two weeks have been an adventure… But we did it—the show is on the walls and we’re ready to welcome you into our galleries tomorrow! Curating this exhibition has been a remarkable journey through Avedon’s extraordinary career, and a chance to see familiar photographs in new and unexpected ways.
Richard Avedon Immortal: Portraits of Aging, 1951-2004 opens Wednesday, September 9th at The Image Centre at TMU. Featuring nearly 100 of Avedon’s greatest portraits, spanning more than five decades, Immortal offers an unprecedented examination of aging through his distinctive lens.
Visit theimagecentre.ca for more information about the show and the many great events we have lined up this season.
Supported by —
Lead Sponsor: Florence Minz
Exhibition Sponsors: @hatch.global @homeequitybank
Supporting Sponsors: @extendicarecanada, Anju Virmani, the Bulmash-Siegel Private Foundation, @canada.council
Media Sponsors: @thetorontostar @zoomermedia
Organized by The Image Centre at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts @mbamtl
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08 Sep 2026
Dolly Parton, October 23, 1983. What an immense loss 💔#dollyparton #richardavedon
25 Aug 2026
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