FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2024
Daniel Sackheim presents enigmatic noir photography in black-and-white exhibition at Leica Gallery Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA – Television and film director and photographer Daniel Sackheim presents photographs from his series Unseen in a black-and-white photography exhibition at Leica Gallery Los Angeles, on view May 30 – July 15, 2024.
A celebration of monochrome imagery, the new exhibition at Leica Gallery Los Angeles highlights the dramatic aura of contemporary black-and-white photography. Sackheim’s work in the exhibition, taken from his series Unseen, combines street photography and cinematic qualities rooted in his acclaimed film and television background and interests in film noir, especially poignant as the genre regains attention and recognition with the recent success of shows like Netflix’s new hit limited series Ripley. A recent feature in Deadline describes Sackheim’s “intriguing landscapes” from this same series as follows: “[they] evoke a time of classic film of the Film Noir period.”
Unfolding around Los Angeles, much of Sackheim’s work in Unseen examines the enigmatic nature of urban landscapes, narrative, and how the “decisive moment” lauded by Henri Cartier-Bresson is perhaps more fleeting and haunting than it is revelatory. Stylistic cues, such as Sackheim’s prominent use of stark lighting and shadow, imply not only a cinematic sensibility but also dramatize everyday patterns and behavior with mysterious intent.
“This body of work explores life in the shadows of an urban jungle,” says Sackheim. “My inquisitiveness is rooted in a need to discover the secrets that lie hidden deep within even the most forbidding corners of the city. To excavate the past, to stare into the faces of ghosts long forgotten. Inspired by the visual aesthetic of Film Noir, this work explores isolated fragments of subjects once there but now gone, as a means of shining a light on what is hidden, if only for an instant.”
The exhibition at Leica Gallery Los Angeles debuts on the heels of Sackheim’s ongoing exhibition with Iconic Images Gallery in London, a showcase in Photo London, and photographs featured in Projecting LA, projected 80-feet wide and three stories high in downtown Los Angeles.
Sackheim’s work at Leica Gallery Los Angeles will be exhibited alongside photographers Michael Ansell, Julia Dean, Greg Hatton, and Winterstone.
Projecting LA 2024 (Daniel Sackheim screening excerpt)
Details
Black and White Group Show #1
Michael Ansell, Julia Dean, Greg Hatton, Daniel Sackheim, Winterstone
Vernissage: Thursday, May 30, 2024, 6 – 8 PM
Duration: May 30 – July 15, 2024
About Daniel Sackheim
Daniel Sackheim is a photographer, Emmy Award-winning film and television director and producer living and working in Los Angeles. As a director, Sackheim is best known for his work on multiple highly acclaimed television series such as HBO’s True Detective, Game of Thrones, Jack Ryan, and The Americans.
A partial list of Sackheim’s directorial credits includes M. Night Shyamalan’s Servant, Better Call Saul, Jack Ryan, The Leftovers, Man in the High Castle, The Walking Dead and HBO’s Lovecraft Country. In 2020, Sackheim co-founded Bedrock Entertainment (a label of ITV America) where he serves as Co-CEO and Producer. As a Los Angeles-based television production company, Bedrock develops and produces prestige content for streamers and premium cable platforms.
In addition to his prolific career in film and television, Sackheim is an accomplished photographer. His photography explores the enigmatic nature of urban landscapes, capturing the hidden stories and emotions that reside within the shadows of bustling city streets. He has had numerous solo and group exhibitions, including notable showcases at the SE Center for Photography in Greenville, SC, and Soho Photo Gallery in New York, NY. His work has received prestigious awards such as the Eyeshot Magazine International Open Call and Photolucida’s Critical Mass.
Website: www.danielsackheim.com
Instagram: @daniel.sackheim
Twitter: @DanSackheim
About Leica Gallery Los Angeles
The Leica Gallery Los Angeles, opened in 2013, was designed to celebrate photography and provide unparalleled access to compelling exhibits. The Gallery features rotating exhibitions by a curated mix of both established and up-and-coming Leica photographers. Beyond a stunning exhibition space, the gallery is home to a multimedia space for speakers and Leica Akademie seminars, where professional and amateur photographers alike can learn new techniques from celebrated artists. The Leica Gallery Los Angeles is open seven days a week and is located at 8783 Beverly Boulevard in West Hollywood, California
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