Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof shows famous photographs

The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra and Brigitte Bardot; a small selection of names that appeared in front of the lens of photographer Terry O'Neill. Curious about the beautiful pictures? Good news, because the Photo Museum at the Vrijthof in Maastricht is showing the FAMOUS exhibition until September 10. Here you can admire more than 125 portraits of the British celebrity photographer.  

Terry O'Neill started as a photographer in his hometown of London in 1958. He is regarded worldwide as one of the most iconic and influential photographers of the past 60 years. In addition to the celebrities, members of the British royal family and prominent politicians also stood in front of his camera. The list is impressive. For example, he photographed The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Elton John in their early years. He portrayed stars such as Marlene Dietrich, Ava Gardner, Elizabeth Taylor, Ursula Andress, Raquel Welch, Roger Moore and Sean Connery. Portraits of Frank Sinatra, Audrey Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot and Faye Dunaway are among his best-known photographs. Supermodels are also included.

With his casually intimate photos, O'Neill managed to capture the human side of the celebrities. The photographer also maintained a personal relationship with many of them. 

Named Knight 

After the tabloid Daily Sketch, he soon worked on assignment for the largest newspapers and magazines in the world such as Newsweek, TIME, Vanity Fair and Vogue. In 2019, he was even appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his services to photography. 

FAMOUS shows the portraits of international music legends, film stars and fashion icons, mainly from the 60s and 70s.  The exhibition is composed around the themes of film, music and fashion. Characteristic period rooms and cabinets from the monumental museum form the decor. There is a Diva salon, Glamor room, James Bond room and a room dedicated to the extravagant interiors of stars.  

More information about the exhibition? View the website here.