Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/05/05

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Subject: [Leica] Joshua Mann Pailet
From: sonc.hegr at gmail.com (Sonny Carter)
Date: Thu, 5 May 2011 08:47:07 -0500

I first visited Joshua Mann Pailet?s shop when it was a tiny spot in a quiet
uptown New Orleans Neighborhood many years ago.
A Gallery for Fine Photography is now in the French Quarter, and I go there
nearly every time I visit New Orleans.  www.agallery.com
I shot this portrait at Mardi Gras a couple years ago. Like most
photographers, he?s a reluctant subject.

http://sonc.com/look/?p=1029


Frommer's Review

A Gallery for Fine Photography

It would be a mistake to skip this incredibly well-stocked photography
gallery (one of two world-class galleries in New Orleans -- the other is the
Davis Gallery). Even if you aren't in the market, it's worth looking around.
Owner Joshua Mann Pailet calls this "the only museum in the world that's for
sale." It really is like a museum of photography, with just about every
period and style represented and frequent shows of contemporary artists.
When they aren't swamped, the staff is more than happy to show you some of
the many photos in the files (Pailet remained in New Orleans during the
storm and flood, documenting the events with his camera). The gallery
emphasizes New Orleans and Southern history and contemporary culture (you
can buy Ernest Bellocq's legendary Storyville photos) as well as black
culture and music. There is something in just about every price range as
well as a terrific collection of photography books if that better fits your
budget. Do ask for them to open the cabinets, where more art is cleverly
hung inside.

-- 
Regards,

Sonny
http://sonc.com/look/
Natchitoches, Louisiana

USA