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Ron Galella Portrait Photography

American, b. 1931
Through these photos, Galella ( 1931 - 2022 ) presents the life of Warhol, his entourage and the places he frequented, in the form of a visual diary. The term Paparazzo (Italian for “pest”) accurately defines Ron Galella, the man who built his reputation by photographing celebrities on the spot, often in private moments. Famous for his restraining order against Jackie Onassis, Galella was one of Andy Warhol's favorite photographers, who shared his fascination for celebrities of all stripes. “It was Andy Warhol who introduced me to Ron Galella. Andy loved Ron in his own complex way. He'd say, 'Well, this is, uh, Ron Galella. The best photographer”. When people stared at this ordinary-looking guy decked out in paparazzo gear, with his suburban accent and rumpled suit, they thought Andy was making fun of Galella. But it wasn't mockery at all. Andy really liked Galella. I think Warhol identified with a celebrity-loving, persevering and atypically perfectionist Ron. I can also imagine that Andy admired the courage of this ordinary guy, who didn't hesitate to put himself at risk in order to get close to the likes of Jackie Onassis, in constant search of the exceptional image. Andy Warhol saw in Galella a quality that eluded the average person: he was an exceptional photographer. For Andy Warhol, Galella was not a voyeur or a madman, but simply the best paparazzi. He was an artist in a field not recognized as art. Andy had a weakness for that too. I think his eye saw the greatest forbidden portrait photographer of our time.” Portrait of Ron Galella by Glen O'Brien.
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Artist: Ron Galella
Portrait of Ted Kennedy - Press Photo by Ron Galella - 1960s
By Ron Galella
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Ted Kennedy is a black and white press photograph by Ron Galella dating back to the 1960s. Print on Baryta paper with a stamp of the photograp...
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1960s Modern Ron Galella Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Grace Jones at Bond’s, New York
By Ron Galella
Located in New York, NY
Ron Galella (1931) Grace Jones at Bond’s, New York 1980 11 x 14 inches Silver Gelatin Print Edition of 20 Signed, dated, titled by the artist. Described by a nickname of Paparazzo E...
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1980s Modern Ron Galella Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Portrait of Rose Fitzgerald - Vintage Photo by Ron Galella - 1960s
By Ron Galella
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Rose Fitzgerald is a b/w photograph by Ron Galella taken in the 1960s. Print on Baryta paper. Stamp of the photographer and stereotype on the back. In perfect conditions. The photo pictures Rose Elisabeth Kennedy (1890-1995) was the wife of Joseph Patrick Kennedy...
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1960s Modern Ron Galella Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Windblown Jackie, New York, 1971
By Ron Galella
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer One of less than 30 prints made in this size and signed
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1970s Ron Galella Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Catherine Deneuve arriving at a party for Francois Truffaut
By Ron Galella
Located in New York, NY
Full Title: Catherine Deneuve arriving at a party for Francois Truffaut at the New York Film Festival, The Rock Lounge, New York, 1980 Signed by the photographer One of less than 30 ...
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1980s Ron Galella Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Richard Branson, Union Square, New York
By Ron Galella
Located in New York, NY
All editions are signed by the photographer. Please see additional editions listed below. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Ron Galella Portrait Photography

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C Print

Priscilla Presley
By Ron Galella
Located in New York, NY
All editions are signed by the photographer. Please see additional editions listed below. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Ron Galella Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Leonard Bernstein Greets Rudolf Nureyev, New York, 1989
By Ron Galella
Located in New York, NY
All editions are signed by the photographer. Please see additional editions listed below. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1980s Ron Galella Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Charles Aznavour and Ulla Thorsell, Americana Hotel, New York
By Ron Galella
Located in New York, NY
All editions are signed by the photographer. Please see additional editions listed below. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1960s Ron Galella Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bjork, New York
By Ron Galella
Located in New York, NY
All editions are signed by the photographer. Please see additional editions listed below. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1990s Ron Galella Portrait Photography

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C Print

Bing Crosby, New York
By Ron Galella
Located in New York, NY
All editions are signed by the photographer. Please see additional editions listed below. Larger sizes may be available upon request.
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1960s Ron Galella Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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