Exhibitions > Yesterday and Today: The Beatles and Eric Clapton as Photographed by Pattie Boyd
May 7, 2011 - July 31, 2011
When Pattie Boyd first met George Harrison as an extra in The Beatles` movie A Hard Day`s Night her life changed irrevocably and forever. Known as one of the most beautiful models of "Swinging 60s London," her marriage to Harrison in 1966 allowed her to witness personally the revolution The Beatles inspired in fashion, art and music. After separating from Harrison in 1974, she married Eric Clapton, a man who continues to be regarded as one of the greatest blues guitarists of our era. Yesterday and Today lends an intimate view into the lives of George Harrison, Eric Clapton, The Beatles, and Pattie Boyd herself. This unique body of over 50 photographs has toured two continents and has captivated art critics wherever exhibited. Having inspired such classic songs as The Beatles` Something and Eric Clapton`s Layla and Wonderful Tonight, Pattie Boyd is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated women to have witnessed the 1960s. She now lives in London and continues to be a respected photographer, often drawing inspiration from her frequent travel locales around the world. Her recently published book Wonderful Tonight: George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Me, reached number one on the New York Times` bestseller list. Of her years living at the center of the popular music scene, she reflects in her book: "I loved everything that went with rock `n` roll. I loved being at the heart of such creativity and being young in such a stimulating and exciting era. I have known some amazing people and had some unforgettable experiences."
