On exhibit at the Leica Gallery LA, Jim Marshall's stunning black-and-white photographic studies of the peace sign, a symbol embraced by the counterculture movement, which remains relevant as the universal message of free speech, opposition to war, nuclear disarmament, and hope. These limited-edition prints are from the critically acclaimed book, Peace (Reel Art Press), which features a foreword by artist Shepard Fairey, text by music writer Peter Doggett, and an afterword by singer, peace-activist, and longtime friend of Jim Marshall, Joan Baez.
'The origin story of the peace sign' is an insightful review of PEACE (Reel Art Press), the celebrated new book of Jim Marshall's photography, which chronicles the peace sign's evolution and significance.
In Los Angeles, a showcase of never-before-seen photographs by legendary photographer Jim Marshall documents signs of peace in America from 1961 to 1969. The exhibition follows the September 2017 book release of these photographs in Peace (Reel Art Press), featuring a foreword by Shepard Fairey, who will also exhibit two original works inspired by the book. In conjunction with the exhibition, Subliminal Projects invited emerging artists to submit works inspired by the peace symbol and Marshall’s photographs on Instagram.
On exhibit at the San Francisco Art Exchange, Jim Marshall's stunning black-and-white photographic studies of the peace sign, a symbol embraced by the counterculture movement, which remains relevant as the universal message of free speech, opposition to war, nuclear disarmament, and hope. These limited-edition prints are from the critically acclaimed book, Peace (Reel Art Press), which features a foreword by artist Shepard Fairey, text by music writer Peter Doggett, and an afterword by singer, peace-activist, and longtime friend of Jim Marshall, Joan Baez.
We invite you to the first West Coast exhibition and book launch of PEACE, Jim Marshall's stunning black-and-white photographic studies of the peace sign, a symbol embraced by the counterculture movement, which remains relevant as the universal message of free speech, opposition to war, nuclear disarmament, and hope.
Opening Reception
Friday, October 20, from 6:30 to 8pm
With talk & book-signing by Jim Marshall Photography LLC owner Amelia Davis RSVP Here
At the new HM Electric Gallery (65 Nile Street, N17RD) is a selection of Jim Marshall's stunning black-and-white photographic studies of the peace sign, from "Peace," the new book of his work, published by Reel Art Press.
On display at ACA Galleries (529 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011) is a selection of Jim Marshall's stunning black-and-white photographic studies of the peace sign, from "Peace," the new book of his work. The peace sign is a symbol embraced by the counterculture movement, which remains relevant as the universal message of free speech, opposition to war, nuclear disarmament, and hope. Marshall documented how the peace sign transformed from an antinuclear message to the universal symbol for peace.
