December 17th, 2022

At the JL Modern Gallery on Worth Avenue, Palm Beach

On Dec 17th the JL Modern Gallery on Worth Avenue, Palm Beach invited photography enthusiasts and Harry Benson fans to an exhibition and book signing for the legendary preeminent photographer Harry Benson’s latest book on Paul McCartney.

Over the last 6 decades, Harry has created some of the most memorable images of cultural, political, and artistic luminaries as well as documented many of the greatest events on the world stage. In addition to the meeting, Mr. Benson the gallery featured a selection of some of his most popular photographs.

Harry Benson began photographing Paul McCartney in 1964, when the Beatles took America by storm, toured the world, and made their movie debut with A Hard Day's Night. The legendary photojournalist was on hand to document it all. When the Fab Four came to an end, it was Benson who had intimate access to Paul and his wife Linda, as Paul forged a new path, creatively and personally.

Featuring more than 100 color and black-and-white images, this collection is a window into the life of one of the world's best-known recording artists, one who has remained enigmatic despite a lifetime in the limelight.

Through Benson's lens, Paul traces the evolution of its namesake from performer to icon, father, and husband. We see the young musician at the height of his fame with the Beatles, in the recording studio with Linda and their band Wings, with the family, behind the scenes and on stage during the 1975-76 "Wings Over America" tour, partying with the stars, and at the couple's quiet farm in the UK in the early 1990s.

On the occasion of Sir Paul's 80th birthday, Paul gives an all-access look at a life spent making the world's most popular music. A must for any music fan.

At the book signing society photographer Annie Watt captured the afternoon’s event and graciously provided complimentary keepsake digital photos of each guest posing with Harry. Annie’s own photography exhibition will honor Harry Benson in April 2024 at the Colony Hotel.

Photos by AnnieWatt

Photo on the cover:  Jodi Luntz, Harry Benson

Photo on the left: Harry Benson, Robert Caravaggi

Photos below: 

Jason Laskey, Harry Benson

Todd Wyett, Pam Wyett

Gigi Benson, Harry Benson, Paul Fisher, Irina Fisher

Harry Benson, Bonnie Lawtenberg

John Redmond, Taylor Ross, Harry Benson

Harry Benson, Laurie Bodor

George Merck, Harry Benson, Lauren Merck

Ken Iful, Harry Benson, Michelle Minagorri

 Eileen Otto, Gigi Benson, Christine Bell, Cynthia Dillon

Holden Luntz, Harry Benson

Paul Lowerre, Harry Benson, Ursula Lowerre

 Burt Minkoff, Priscilla Rattazzi