And now it's time for our Arts & Culture segment with Lee Tae Ho.
Today, Tae Ho brings with him news of a new exhibition showing the works of a living legend.
Good afternoon, Tae Ho.
Good afternoon, Conn-young.
So, what is this exhibition and who is the legend?
Well, this person was proclaimed a living legend by the U.S. Library of Congress in
2000... and she has photographed some of the most recognizable figures in the last forty
years.
Her works are now on display for people in Seoul to experience.
She's been called one of the greatest living photographers of this generation, and her
photographs are now on display, right here in Seoul.
The photographer is Annie Leibovitz and her long and distinguished career started with
a stint at the now-iconic magazine Rolling Stone in 1970.
Three short years later, she was promoted to the position of chief photographer... and
since then she has received numerous awards.
The exhibition, "Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer's Life," shows just a fraction of the images
she's captured in her 44-year career, focusing on the period from 1990 to 2005.
It is on display at the Seoul Arts Center through March 4th.
"Annie Leibovitz doesn't differentiate between industrial and artistic photography.
Instead, she shoots a variety of creative photographs.
And at this exhibition, visitors can
experience both her artistic and personal works."
Having shot some of the most influential figures of the last forty years, including Queen Elizabeth
II of England, three U.S. presidents and numerous celebrities ranging from
Jack Nicholson to John Lennon, she boasts a portfolio worthy of a living legend.
But for Leibovitz, her most treasured photos are those of the people she is closest to
-- her family.
These portraits are shown alongside the many other photos she has taken and for which she
is most famous.
"Besides her professional work, the photos of her loved ones in her portfolio were very
moving to me."
Among the numerous distinctions and awards Leibovitz has received over the years, she
was honored by the U.S. Library of Congress as a living legend in the year 2000, and
then distinguished by the American Society of Magazine Editors as the creator of the
photos for the first and second best magazine covers of the last 40 years.
"Her color photos are expressed almost like paintings.
For instance, I just saw the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and it almost feels like I'm
looking at a painting that was
expressed as a photograph."
Renowned for her meticulous planning and being a perfectionist, she prepares for a full month
before every professional shoot she organizes.
"One of the highlights of the show is the exact replica of the studio Leibovitz used
to prepare for the exhibition, which truly embraces the title 'A Photographer's life.'"
Aside from her professional and personal photography, some of Leibovitz's best works were made as
a result of her unique career experiences, such as touring with the
Rolling Stones and the time she spent in the war-torn country of Sarajevo.
The exhibition "Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer's Life 1990-2005" provides visitors with an
opportunity to truly experience the works of a living legend.
It is amazing that she has worked with so many influential figures.
The list is amazing -- Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, the Trumps, the list goes on and
on.
She even has strong ties to The Beatles, which is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its
U.S. debut this year.
Oh is that so?
And what would that be?
Well, the best magazine cover of the last 40 years, as picked by the American Society
of Magazine Editors, was her photo of John Lennon, The Beatles' lead singer.
And incidentally, she was the last person to photograph Lennon alive, because he died
just five hours after the shoot.
Wow, that's incredible.
Well, it seems like this exhibition is filled with good stories and famous figures.
That's right, which is exactly why she is considered a living legend.
Alright.
Well, thank you, Tae Ho, for a wonderful idea for the upcoming weekend, and we'll see you
again on Monday.
You're very welcome.
Have a wonderful afternoon.