Helmut Newton: Sumo

and

Three Boys From Pasadena

Mark Arbeit, George Holz and Just Loomis

Public Opening: Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009, 8pm

Exhibition from June 4th, 2009

With SUMO, the Helmut Newton Foundation presents what might just be the most spectacular and expensive photography book project ever. Ten years ago, publisher Benedikt Taschen persuaded Helmut Newton to agree to produce a gigantic book with a print run of 10,000 copies, all signed by the photographer. Accompanied by a custom-made book holder by Philippe Starck, the book found its way into the homes of well-heeled buyers.

Helmut Newton and Benedikt Taschen with one of the first copies of SUMO
in the courtyard of the publishing house, 2000. Photo by Alice Springs.

Now, for the first time, its 394 photographs will go on display to mark the 10th anniversary of a photography publication that today is a much sought-after collector's item. To accompany this presentation, Taschen will publish a smaller and revised version of the book for the regular book market.

Villa d'Este, Lake Como, Italy 1975

In addition to SUMO, Mark Arbeit, George Holz and Just Loomis will be presented at the Helmut Newton Foundation with their photography under the title "Three boys from Pasadena". In the late 70s, they were students at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California and later became assistants of Helmut Newton.

16th Arrondisement, French Vogue, Paris 1975

Following the success of "Helmut Newton: FIRED", which showcased Newton's early fashion photography, attracting more than 45,000 visitors and garnering much critical attention from the international press, the Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the new exhibition, which will be open to the public from June 4th 2009. Alongside the show is a revised edition of the SUMO book, published by Taschen.

The printing of the THREE BOYS FROM PASADENA
was supported by:

Further information

Helmut Newton Foundation
Jebensstrasse 2 / 10623 Berlin
www.helmut-newton.com
phone +49 30 3186 4825

opening hours

tuesday - sunday 10 a.m - 6 p.m.
thursday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m

entrance fee

8 € / 4 € concessions
thursday from 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. free of charge

guided tours

sunday 4 p.m. and thursday 6 p.m.
phone +49 30 266 3666 / fax +49 30 266 3670
special guided tours on demand

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