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You’re Invited: “C’est la Vie in B&W ” Photography Reception May 7 & Exhibition Runs Through July 2, 2015 @ Leica Store San Francisco

A postcard set consisting of five photographs. Image Courtesy Leica Store San Francisco

A postcard set consisting of five photographs. Image Courtesy Leica Store San Francisco

Leica Store and Gallery, San Francisco

Presents

C’est la Vie in B&W

Photographs by Vladimir Panasenko

Photography Reception: May 7, 2015, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (PDT) Please RSVP Here

A World Premier Exhibition: Continues Through July 2, 2015

FREE Admissions

Leica Store and Gallery, San Francisco
463 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94108 USA

Phone: (415)-801-5066

Please click here to contact Leica Store San Francisco via e-mail.

The themes that comprise C’est la Vie in B&W exhibition are:

  • Working Women.
  • Pursuit of Pleasure.
  • Rich & Poor.
  • Homeless.
  • Birds.
  • Pairs.
Images by Vladimir Panasenko

Images by Vladimir Panasenko

His photographs study the lives of the very rich, the very poor and everyone in between. Each image is powerful on its own, and when viewed in pairs the effect is breathtaking.

Vladimir’s cameras are an important part of his work and his craft extends to his custom Leica film cameras with their wood and brass. When asked about them, Vladimir states, “I would like to quote ancient Ukranian folk wisdom: If you want a wife who will always stay by your side, marry someone so ugly that nobody will want to touch her. I am married to my Leica M2’s.

https://www.leicastoresf.com/gallery/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/vladimir-panasenko-cest-la-vie-in-bw/

One of Vladimir's modified Leica M rangefinders: Leica M2 937 172.

One of Vladimir’s modified Leica M rangefinders: Leica M2 937 172.

In addition to silver gelatin prints, a postcard set consisting of five photographs will be offered at the start of the exhibition and be limited to a small edition. Once the set is sold out, the postcards will no longer be available but other sets will be made available in the future. The set is $20, contact Leica Store San Francisco at (415)-801-5066 for more information or to purchase one.

There will be an opening reception on Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 6pm-8pm: FREE admission.

Another Vladimir-modified Leica M rangefinder: Leica M2 935 964.

Another Vladimir-modified Leica M rangefinder: Leica M2 935 964.

The exhibition continues through July 2, 2015.

Enjoy!