Annenberg Space for Photography announces SPORT: IOOSS & LEIFER
Thursday, November 12, 2009 -
The Women’s Sports Foundation is pleased to announce its partnership with the Annenberg Space for Photography’s “SPORT: IOOSS & LEIFER,” a new exhibit featuring the work of Walter Iooss and Neil Leifer, two of the world’s most preeminent sports photographers. Opening to the public on Thursday, November 12, 2009 and running through March 7, 2010, the exhibit will showcase the artistry and brilliance of sports photography. Among the concepts explored in the exhibit will be the athlete as a hero and role model in our society, as well as how sports are used to improve the public well-being.
Guests will embark on a visual journey of some of the most memorable athletes including
Wilma Rudolph, Serena Williams and Michelle Kwan, and most memorable moments in sports history including Muhammad Ali’s victory over Sonny Liston and Michael Jordan in full glory. An added digital feature presentation will display photographs, interviews and commentaries from athletes such as six-time Olympic medalist and Women’s Sports Foundation’s International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame member,
Jackie Joyner-Kersee. The Women’s Sports Foundation has worked in conjunction with the Annenberg Space to secure several iconic female athletes for participation in the exhibit and accompanying lecture series. Video from the series will be available for viewing on WomensSportsFoundation.org in the coming months.
Lecture Series Events
• December 3, 2009: Photographer Howard Schatz with Aimee Mullins, World Record holder, Paralympian, and Women's Sports Foundation Past President
• February 25, 2010: Filmmaker and Photographer Mikki Willis with Laila Ali, Undefeated World Champion Boxer with a 24-0 record and 21 knock-outs, Women’s Sports Foundation Trustee and President-elect.
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March 4, 2010: Photographer Marla Rutherford with Jessica Mendoza, Two-time Olympic medalist, two-time World Cup gold medalist, two-time Pan American Games gold medalist, and Women’s Sports Foundation President.
Visitor Information:
The Annenberg Space for Photography
2000 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, CA 90067
Tel: 213.403.3000
www.AnnenbergSpaceForPhotography.org
Open Wednesday through Saturday: 11am-6pm.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
General admission is free.
About The Annenberg Space for Photography The Annenberg Space for Photography, in Los Angeles, Calif., is an entirely new cultural destination dedicated to exhibiting compelling photography. The Space conveys a range of human experiences and serves as an expression of the philanthropic work of the Annenberg Foundation and its Trustees. The intimate environment features state-of-the-art, high-definition digital technology as well as traditional prints by some of the world’s most renowned and emerging photographers. The exhibits change three times a year, however the common thread throughout is one of rich emotion. The Photography Space informs and inspires the public by connecting photographers, philanthropy and the human experience through powerful imagery and stories. It is the first solely photographic cultural destination in the Los Angeles area.