LFI Magazine 8/2020 E

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we are really looking forward to establishing a new hotspot for photography in Munich,” curator Stefan Huber explains. The gallery is part of the new Leica Store located in the centre of Munich. For this new meeting place for Leica friends, Leica has adopted an innovative design concept by Tobias Petri von Holzrausch, who has given the venue a modern, fresh look.

Visitors will be embraced by warm, natural wood and light colour schemes. The Leica Gallery plans to hold four exhibitions a year: “We hope to present international artists, as much as classic Leica photographers, up-andcoming newcomers, and representatives from the Munich area.” The Leica Gallery and Store will be inaugurated on October 29. An opening ceremony with the attendance of Bryan Adams, is still planned for this year. Bryan Adams; Kate Moss, White Coat, London 2013; Sir Mick Jagger, Green Shirt, New York 2008; Sir Ben Kingsley, London 2010 October 29, 2020 — January 31, 2021, Leica Store & Gallery Munich, Maffeistraße 4, 80333 Munich, www.leica-camera.com

Photos: © Bryan Adams

Kate Moss, Sir Mick Jagger, Sir Ben Kingsley – international stars photographed by an international star – Bryan Adams. Over recent decades, the musician and composer has also gained world renown as a photographer – a fact amply confirmed by his exhibition, Exposed. Elegant studio pictures alternate with eccentric portraits; intimate moments with moments in the spotlight. With seemingly little effort, Adams manages to walk the fine line to the perfect portrait. The new Leica Gallery Munich is extremely proud to open its doors with a show by this exceptional artist. “We’re happy to have managed to secure Bryan Adams for the first exhibition to be held in our venue, and


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