NEW KDHamptons Party Diary: Iconic Social Photographer Patrick McMullan Opens so80s Exhibition at c/o The Maidstone
Andy Warhol once said, “If you don’t know Patrick McMullan, you ought to get out more!”
The legendary artist’s words rang true as iconic social photographer, Patrick McMullan, honored the 10th anniversary of his book, “so8os: A Photographic Diary of a Decade, with an exhibition at c/o The Maidstone, on June 22. Celebrated with an exhibit of his work curated by Eric Firestone, Patrick is known as “a consummate chronicler”, beginning his career in the 1980’s shooting the downtown scene with nothing more than a Polaroid Instamatic camera which he eventually turned into a full service photography and digital imaging agency: Patrick McMullan Company. KDH has known and worked with Patrick for over a decade in NYC, and we love seeing his work on display in the Hamptons.
The lounge of c/o The Maidstone was decorated with 34 black and white photographs of iconic moments, including: Debbie Harry partying at Studio 54, Billy Idol smooching Perri Lister, Tina Chow at Ozzy Osbourne’s birthday party, and Andy Warhol snacking on an ice cream cone at a dinner party for Tama Janowitz. This summer exhibit will be open to the public through labor day and the photographs are on sale– don’t miss it!
The exclusive cocktail party was hosted by c/o the Maidstone owner, Jenny Ljungberg. Guests were served light bites and summer cocktails by the hotel’s restaurant, the Living Room, and Executive Chef Mathias Brogie.
Curator Eric Firestone [below] is known for “stretching the boundaries of traditional galleries so that the public can view unique contemporary, popular culture, and historic art.” The Eric Firestone Gallery was established in 2010 in East Hampton. [PSST! Check out his upcoming show “Amerikulture” with Kenny Scharf and Tseng Kwong Chi Photography from July 26-August 12 at his gallery!]
*All images courtesy of Patrick McMullan/PatrickMcMullan.com
For more information on c/o The Maidstone visit: careofhotels.com/maidstone
For more information on The Eric Firestone Gallery visit: ericfirestonegallery.com
For more information on Patrick McMullan and his company visit: patrickmcmullan.com