Recently deceased, Douglas Kirkland was one of the greatest photographers of the second half of the 20th century. His portraits of Bardot have become iconic. They are exhibited this summer in Paris.

"What <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/ibiza/alma-desnudo-a-new-photography-book-uncovers-ibiza-s-naked-soul" target="_blank" rel="noopener">photography</a> reproduces ad infinitum only takes place once" summed up Roland Barthes magnificently. This moment, weakened by its ephemeral essence, cannot be captured without a protest. Often, he slips away, escapes, flees, taking advantage of a moment of inattention on the part of the artist to drive him to despair. The immense talent of Douglas Kirkland was precisely not to let him escape: from star to star, from Elizabeth Taylor to <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/portraits/marilyn-monroe-media-legacy-nude-playboy-photos-body" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marilyn Monroe</a>, without forgetting <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/culture/coco-chanel-and-igor-stravinsky-a-mysterious-love-story" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coco Chanel</a>, from legendary shoot to legendary shoot, from 2001: The Odyssey of Space in Titanic, he was able to find where to place his gaze, to define the right point of view on his subject, neither disrespectful nor intimidated. We imagine - we can only imagine - that it is precisely this delicacy tinged with audacity that allowed him to approach <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/portraits/brigitte-bardot-it-girl-muse" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brigitte Bardot</a>, to make portraits of them that have gone down in history. Natural, spontaneous, as free as she is joyful, the actress is as sublime as the protagonist of the images, and never considered a model without soul, body or heart. We understand the attachment to the photographer, as evidenced by a touching letter &ldquo; Doug my darling, I miss you so much &hellip; &rdquo; she begins. Visitors will pleasure in discovering this beautiful exhibition that will mark a milestone. &nbsp;
From June 8 to July 21, 2023. Exhibition: Brigitte Bardot: 'Doug my Darling...'
Gallery GADCOLLECTION. 4 rue du Pont Louis-Philippe. 75004 Paris
Tuesday to Friday: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 2.30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Brigitte Bardot – 1965. Credit: Douglas Kirkland/Galerie GADCOLLECTION

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