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"In 1960s London, photographer Frank Habicht’s work captured the spirit and
energy of the era, turning his skill to celebrities as well as the wider public
to produce images that helped define a generation.
His ability to immortalise moments and capture the souls of his subjects made
him a renowned figure in the world of photography. One of his most iconic
works,
Lost in a Dream – a tender portrait of Jane Birkin and Serge
Gainsbourg in 1969 – has been praised as one of the most beautiful photographs
of the couple ever taken.
Similarly,
Girl at Rolling Stones Concert, taken in the 1960s, encapsulated
the energy and freedom of the era – and decades later it became widely shared
online with many people trying to figure out the identity of the mysterious
woman.
Another notable image, featuring Vanessa Redgrave and Madame Lin Qui at a peace
protest in London in 1968, resonates just as strongly today as it did when it
was taken, reflecting Frank’s enduring commitment to peace, documenting social
and political change.
Frank died on 8 October 2024 in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, aged 85,
beloved “Papa” to me and my musician brother Sebastian, and soulmate to our
mother Christine for 55 years."
RIP,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
