A. Lange & Söhne Exhibition of Eric Holubow’s Photography Exposes America's Rich Ruins
- NEW YORK, New York
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- November 18, 2014
A. Lange & Söhne, New York will present a special exhibition at their boutique, 785 Madison Avenue, of the striking photography of Eric Holubow.
The exhibition, curated by Hexton Gallery, will run from November 20 through February 19, 2015, featuring six breath-taking works by the urban exploration photographer. Each photograph exposes the beauty and grandeur of places that remain hidden, forgotten or are now forever lost.
For a relatively young country, America is rich in decaying ruins that cover its landscape. Eric Holubow’s photography provides a glimpse inside select American landmarks and institutions to reveal the slow but unforgiving wear and tear that has befallen many of the country’s forgotten sites. What transpires is a surprising, yet undeniable beauty beneath the rubble and decrepitude. Holubow's compelling work forces us to pay attention to formerly grand, significant landmarks and institutions that have long been ignored, and sheds light on the beauty that is so abundant in their decay.
About A. Lange & Söhne
When Ferdinand A. Lange established his watch manufactory in 1845, he laid the cornerstone of Saxony’s precision watchmaking industry. His precious pocket watches remain highly coveted among collectors all over the world. The company was expropriated after World War II, and the name A. Lange & Söhne nearly vanished. In 1990, Ferdinand A. Lange’s great-grandson Walter Lange had the courage to relaunch the brand. Today, Lange crafts only a few thousand wristwatches in gold or platinum per year. They are endowed exclusively with proprietary movements that are lavishly decorated and assembled by hand. In a period of only 20 years, A. Lange & Söhne developed 49 manufacture calibres and secured a top-tier position among the world’s finest watch brands.