Terry O’Neill Came, Saw and Conquered South Florida With His Brilliant Photographic Artwork

by Phillip D. Johnson

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“IT GIRLS & BOYS” BY TERRY O’NEILL CURATED BY THE LITTLE BLACK GALLERY OF LONDON FOR NEST

At an exclusive cocktail party hosted by NEST owner, Sara Columbo, famed photographer Terry O’Neill was feted at an exhibition of iconic photographs curated by The Little Black Gallery of London exclusively for NEST on Thursday, April 11th.

For the unveiling of this unique stateside exhibit, Mr. O’Neill personally introduced a 35 piece photography collection (including never before seen works) that will be on display and available for purchase at NEST until approximately the end of June 2013.

Terry O’Neill (b 1938) is one of the greatest British photographers of the twentieth century.  He has achieved worldwide success documenting fashion, style and celebrities from the 1960s until the present day.  He has photographed countless icons during his 50 year career with his distinct style of capturing his subjects in unconventional or candid settings.

The exhibit features some of O’Neill’s most famous and memorable portraits including images of Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Keith Richards and Raquel Welch – among many others.  O’Neill also signed copies of his most recent photography book ‘All About Bond’ that celebrates the legacy of James Bond.

Guests at the party included the fabulous Miss Columbo and the guest of honor (of course), Candela Ferro, Catherine Anne Markert, Rebecca Zedillo, Criselda Breene, Suzy Buckley, Fabio Lopes, Fawaz Gruosi, Frank Amadeo, Jay Wall, Guido Orsi, Isabelle Murray, Jean Marie Kouri, Nina Miguel, Luis Morais, Antonio Pacheco, Matthew Whitman Lazenby, Monica Pinzoni, Daniela Bonetti, Sandra & Phillip Mcdonald, Miky Grendene, Sofia Joelsson, Anna Sherrill, Tamara Beckwith, Troy Eldridge, and Viktoria Alervall.

NEST, in the heart of Miami’s dynamic Design District, is a 2,400-square-foot home emporium where beautifully imagined, finely sourced European furnishings, lighting, imported textiles, accessories and art are showcased in an environment that nurtures comfort and exclusivity. Here, designers and aficionados will find a one-stop shop of limited edition and handmade pieces. The attention is on inventory that is personally selected to ensure every project reflects style, individuality and refined elegance. With a vast inventory that covers every category, as well as custom and vintage, NEST attracts top interior designers and homeowners who are seeking high-quality, superior pieces not found anywhere else.   In demand by leading interior designers and their clients, NEST has become known as a one-of-a-kind design leader for its fine artistry in custom upholstery, custom finishes, custom sizes and its ability to fulfill highly specialized, individual requests. Offering a wide range of fine European goods, including Missoni Home, the shop has garnered a reputation as one of Miami’s pre-eminent style icons for home furnishings and décor.

NEST will open a second location dedicated to home and gift accessories at Bal Harbour Shops late this spring.

 

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 Photo Credit: Nathan Valentine / WorldRedEye.com