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| Barrie Wentzell |
Paul Hahn & Co. is the locale for a fascinating photography exhibition called Black and White this month. Opening night took place Wednesday with a substantial turnout present to meet photographer Barrie Wentzell, and see his work. Wentzell is an entertaining British-born photographer, who from about 1965 to 1975 chronicled the world’s leading pop and rock musicians. His camera caught the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who, Jimmy Hendricks, Johnny Cash and many others. His work will be on display at the Paul Hahn store at Yonge St. and Gibson Ave. until May 31, 2014 as part of the city-wide Scotiabank Contact Photography Exhibition. On Wednesday night, Mr. Wentzell, who has lived in Toronto for more than 30 years, unveiled an image of Elton John that has never been seen before. The evening also featured a short performance by Elton Rohn, billed as “North America’s most celebrated Elton John tribute artist.” The display is curated by Lucia Graca of Analogue Gallery. The Paul Hahn store celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. Wentzell, who is 71, got his start as a music photographer when he shot an appearance by the young Diana Ross at the BBC in London. The photos were picked up by Melody Maker, the pop music magazine of record in Britain at the time. The shoot led to a staff job and a new career. Story and pictures courtesy of Yonge and Roxborough. Black and White page on Contact site Previous on Paul Hahn Pianos
