The Annenberg Space for Photography and Women's Sports Foundation partner in Sports Photography Premiere
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Jessica Mendoza and women athletes to appear in new “SPORT: IOOSS & LEIFER” Exhibit, opening November 14, 2009
(November 13, 2009, Los Angeles, Calif.) The Annenberg Foundation will introduce its third exhibit, entitled “SPORT: IOOSS & LEIFER,” to the Annenberg Space for Photography on Saturday, November 14, 2009, which will feature an accompanying lecture series in partnership with the Women’s Sports Foundation. The four-month display collection consisting of more than 80 photographs will expose visitors to the artistry of sports through the eyes of two preeminent sports photographers, Walter Iooss and Neil Leifer. The Women’s Sports Foundation is proud to partner with the Annenberg Foundation and is excited about the incredible exposure the exhibit will achieve for both women’s and men’s sports icons.
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 exhibit will give the public new insight into the remarkable power, poise, and strength it takes to be an elite athlete and will showcase these top athletes as heroes and role models that have helped shape American society over the last several decades.
In addition, the free IRIS NIGHTS lecture series, held inside the Photography Space on Thursday evenings, will feature the photographers Walter Iooss and Neil Leifer, sports commentators, and Women’s Sports Foundation Presidents: Aimee Mullins (past), Jessica Mendoza (current), and Laila Ali (president-elect). Additional programs related to the event include: a themed group slide show evening, photography workshops and a family event.
Lecture Series Events •
December 3, 2009: Photographer Howard Schatz with Aimee Mullins,
World Record holder, Paralympian, and Women's Sports Foundation Past President
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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.
About the Annenberg Space for Photography The Annenberg Space for Photography 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.
The Annenberg Space for Photography
2000 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, CA 90067
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