DAVID BURNETT

Titled "One of the 100 most Important People in Photography" by American Photo Magazine, David Burnett's art encompasses many aspects of human life including portraits of the famous, action shots of Olympic sporting competitions and important worldwide events. Well known for an accomplished forty years as a photojournalist, Burnett's style is unique and dynamic. Whitney Modern is proud to present two of Burnett’s famous series—The 1969 Apollo 11 Launch Party and the Bob Marley Series.
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DAVID BURNETT Apollo Moon Launch Watch Party 1969 (12-works)
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DAVID BURNETT Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
DAVID BURNETT Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
DAVID BURNETT Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
DAVID BURNETT Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
DAVID BURNETT Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
DAVID BURNETT Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
DAVID BURNETT Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
DAVID BURNETT Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
DAVID BURNETT Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Apollo 11 Moon Launch Watch Party
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper

DAVID BURNETT Bob Marley (13-works)
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DAVID BURNETT Untitled
Untitled
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
20 x 16 in
DAVID BURNETT Marley with Guitar 2
Marley with Guitar 2
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
DAVID BURNETT Bob Marley Glance
Bob Marley Glance
Limited Edition Print $2700
DAVID BURNETT Bob Marley Eyes
Bob Marley Eyes
Limited Edition Print $2700
DAVID BURNETT Bob Marley with Guitar
Bob Marley with Guitar
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
DAVID BURNETT Bob Marley Profile
Bob Marley Profile
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
DAVID BURNETT Bob Marley Hands
Bob Marley Hands
Limited Edition Print $2700
DAVID BURNETT Bob Marley in Concert
Bob Marley in Concert
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
DAVID BURNETT Bob Marley Rehersal
Bob Marley Rehersal
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
DAVID BURNETT Bob Marley Sleeping
Bob Marley Sleeping
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
DAVID BURNETT Bob Marley Smile
Bob Marley Smile
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
DAVID BURNETT Bob Marley Spliff
Bob Marley Spliff
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper
DAVID BURNETT Bob Marley and Guitar
Bob Marley with Guitar
Digital Lab Print on Archival Paper

DAVID BURNETT

DAVID BURNETT

DAVID BURNETT Description

Titled "One of the 100 most Important People in Photography" by American Photo Magazine, David Burnett's art encompasses many aspects of human life including portraits of the famous, action shots of Olympic sporting competitions and important worldwide events. Well known for an accomplished forty years as a photojournalist, Burnett's style is unique and dynamic.

Whitney Modern is proud to present two of Burnett’s famous series—The 1969 Apollo 11 Launch Party and the Bob Marley Series.

Apollo 11 Launch Party:  In the early morning of July 16, 1969, any number of news photographers pointed their cameras at Apollo 11 as it lifted off, bound for the moon. But David Burnett stood with his back to the spaceship and with his lens focused on the gathered crowd.  On assignment for Time, Burnett, then 22, had the inspiration to ignore the news itself and photograph the people watching the news happen.  His now iconic photographs capture the heart and soul of a hopeful 1969 America.

Bob Marley: In 1976, Burnett was on assignment in Jamaica for Time magazine when he first photographed the reggae king at his home, Tuff Gong. Two weeks before landing in Jamaica, Burnett had never even heard of Marley. But what began as a feature on the indigenous music of Jamaica became an intimate portrait of Marley's life. He was so intrigued by Marley's persona, Burnett followed him to Europe for the famous "Exodus" tour for Rolling Stone.  The intimate images of Marley present a more humanized look at this great legend and preserve the legacy of Bob Marley in a realm beyond just music.

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