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Brava, Polly! Our love, gratitude, and deep admiration for your incredible life. You were one of one. Beyond your sublime talent and the arc of your powerful, trailblazing career, you were the truest friend — smart, generous, a confidante. The sound of your thrilling voice will live on, as will your influence. Our deepest condolences to your beloved daughter, Leslie. With Amy Spindler, Marina Schiano, Grace Coddington, and André Leon Talley in 1994; with Cher in 1966, with Anjelica Huston in 1969, and a portrait from 1975 #pollymellen #richardavedon

We’re excited to announce the opening of Avedon and Me at this year’s Paris Photo. Curated by Tyler Mitchell, the exhibition explores connections between the work of Mitchell and Avedon, revealing shared themes and artistic threads. Visit us at Gagosian Gallery, booth B22, at the Grand Palais. __________ Featured works include: + Richard Avedon’s The Generals of the Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Convention, Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C., October 15, 1963 + Tyler Mitchell’s Untitled (Communion in a Landscape), 2023 + Avedon’s Martin Luther King III, son of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., Atlanta, Georgia, March 22, 1963 + Mitchell’s Prince Treatment, 2019 #tylermitchell #richardavedon #parisphoto #gagosian Avedon images © The Richard Avedon Foundation Mitchell images © Tyler Mitchell

Maya Plisetskaya, prima ballerina assoluta of the Bolshoi Ballet, New York, May 4, 1966. #mayaplisetskaya #bolshoiballet #richardavedon

Wishing President Jimmy Carter a happy 100th birthday! Thank you for your devotion and service both to our country and to people in need all over the world. President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, former President of the United States, Boston, Massachusetts, July 26, 2004 James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, democratic presidential candidate, and his family: Bessie Lillian Gordy Carter, mother; Amy Lynn Carter, Daughter; Eleanor Rosalynn Carter, spouse, Plains, Georgia, August 29, 1976 James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, democratic presidential candidate, and his wife, Eleanor Rosalynn Carter, Plains, Georgia, August 29, 1976 James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, democratic presidential candidate, Miami, Florida, March 5, 1976 Photographs by Richard Avedon, © The Richard Avedon Foundation #jimmycarter #richardavedon

Happy Birthday @sophialorenoriginal Sophia Loren, New York, April 15, 1959; Photograph by Richard Avedon, © The Richard Avedon Foundation

As the South Tower fell in the chaos of 9/11, John Miskulin raced toward it while others fled in fear. Driven by an urgent need to reach his wife and son, just a block away, he commandeered a city bus and guided his family, along with 17 children and 38 adults, to safety. #johnmiskulin #hero #neverforget #richardavedon

Today is James Baldwin’s 100th birthday and his writing gets more important over time. Ever grateful for Baldwin’s body of work, and for his and Richard Avedon’s friendship and artistic collaboration. Pictured here: James Baldwin in 1963, in 1945, and with Avedon in Helsinki in 1964. Come celebrate Baldwin’s centennial tonight @lincolncenter #baldwin100 #nothingpersonal.

Suzy Parker, Antigua, January 21, 1962 #suzyparker #richardavedon

In memory of June Leaf, whose powerful presence will reverberate through time. Photographed in Mabou Mines, Nova Scotia on July 17, 1975 #juneleaf #richardavedon

Happy 100th birthday, Polly!! Where would any of us be without you? We love you! #pollymellen #richardavedon

Richard Avedon, February 17, 1974 Today, we honor Richard Avedon’s birthday and celebrate his enduring legacy. His visionary work continues to inspire and guide us. #richardavedon

A fond farewell to Richard Serra, pictured here with Brice Marden for The New Yorker on January 26, 1999. #richardserra #bricemarden #richardavedon