This 1972 photograph captures the vibrant charm of a villa in Las Brisas, Acapulco, viewed from above. A pink and white striped roof on a pastel-hued Jeep adds a whimsical touch to the tropical setting, while curved pools shaded by swaying palms evoke the luxurious escape that Acapulco represented during its golden age. In the mid-20th century, Las Brisas became a hotspot for international celebrities and high society, known for its private hillside villas and dramatic ocean views. Aarons's composition celebrates the color, leisure, and architectural allure of this jet-set enclave, distilling the spirit of the glamorous resort lifestyle. Slim Aarons, renowned for his evocative photographs of, as he described it, "attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places," was the quintessential chronicler of high society. After serving as a war photographer, Aarons turned his lens to a new landscape: the glamorous lives of Hollywood elites, Palm Beach socialites, and jet-setting debutantes and princes. His work for society publications captured an aspirational world of leisure and luxury that defined the American upper class throughout the mid-20th century, creating images that remain timeless symbols of sophistication and style. The photograph is presented as a high-resolution scan of the photo's original photographic slide, complete with hand-lettered archival notations along the mount. Offered exclusively by Soicher Marin, this edition preserves the full character of the original format, transforming it into a striking piece of wall art that merges history, authenticity, and timeless style. More than a photograph, it is a curated artifact of American cultural glamour, bringing a refined yet playful sophistication to any well-appointed interior. Every piece in our unique Slim Aarons collection is meticulously handcrafted using archival materials and printed on premium, luster photographic paper with environmentally safe inks, custom framed by skilled artisans who ensure that each work of art meets the exacting standards befitting such an iconic photograph.

Reena. Lexington, MA. Thu Apr 04 2024

This captivating photograph captures a skiing holiday in Courchevel, France, circa 1970, showcasing the pinnacle of Alpine luxury and sophisticated winter leisure. The image epitomizes the glamorous après-ski culture that defined the French Alps as the ultimate destination for international high society during the 1970s. Courchevel, nestled in the heart of the Three Valleys, represented the perfect marriage of world-class skiing and Continental elegance, attracting European aristocracy, Hollywood stars, and global jet-setters who sought both adventure and refinement. This photograph captures the essence of Alpine sophistication, when Courchevel established itself as the crown jewel of French ski resorts, offering an unparalleled combination of pristine slopes, luxury accommodations, and that distinctive French art de vivre that transformed winter sports into an expression of lifestyle and status. Slim Aarons, renowned for his evocative photographs of, as he described it, "attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places," was the quintessential chronicler of high society. After serving as a war photographer, Aarons turned his lens to a new landscape: the glamorous lives of Hollywood elites, Palm Beach socialites, and jet-setting debutantes and princes. His work for society publications captured an aspirational world of leisure and luxury that defined the American upper class throughout the mid-20th century, creating images that remain timeless symbols of sophistication and style. Every piece in our unique Slim Aarons collection is meticulously handcrafted using archival materials and printed on premium, luster photographic paper with environmentally safe inks, custom framed by skilled artisans who ensure that each work of art meets the exacting standards befitting such an iconic photograph.

Giclee on matte paper, straight fit (no mats).

Artist Eve Fairwell has been lucky to have had her childhood passion for art fostered throughout her life via classes, college, and various generous mentors. Eve took all the art classes she could in school, eventually resulting in a senior year of high school filled with four periods of art and the required English and Math. From the ages of 12-15 she trained under a local oil painter whose paintings were sought after in Iran, and in college was mentored by an illustrator for the Times. Eve received her BFA in painting and illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Though she started with playtime watercolor sets, long years of practice, observation, luck, and dedication are what have allowed her to become a full-time artist today. Eve works with acrylic paint, watercolor, and digitally in Photoshop and Illustrator. She is obsessed with the textures that traditional media can produce and often incorporates these into her digital artwork using a combination of effects, which creates a result that draws the eye in. Eve likes how colors interact in digital formats, and the feeling of depth traditional media lends. The style’s that influenced her are minimalism, expressionism and the work of some surrealists captures her interest. Eve’s focus centers on the moments of rest between the bustling movement in our everyday lives. The few seconds that pass eerily quietly in a noisy city; the hush that comes over a room just before the birthday person arrives; a glance that stops you in your tracks. Eve likes still moments of hush that give you chills and make you pause to recognize we are all here, alive, right now experiencing the beautiful weirdness of life. To show this, Eve’s abstract subjects are often explored by feelings in the body or reductions of elements of scenes that cause that feeling to occur.

Giclee on matte paper, straight cut, and floated on the mat.

A vase plentiful with white roses sits atop a table in this painterly still life.

The colors are exactly as pictured. Looks beautiful over our credenza.. Kimberly. Gulf Breeze, FL. Tue Sep 17 2024