Louise Nevelson; Cecil Beaton

1 portrait by James Berry

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Louise Nevelson; Cecil Beaton

by James Berry
vintage bromide print, 1978
10 3/4 in. x 10 5/8 in. (273 mm x 269 mm)
Accepted in lieu of tax by H.M. Government and allocated to the Gallery, 1991
Photographs Collection
NPG x40299

Sittersback to top

  • Cecil Beaton (1904-1980), Photographer, designer and writer. Sitter associated with 360 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 1113 portraits.
  • Louise Nevelson (1900-1988), Sculptor. Sitter in 6 portraits.

Artistback to top

  • James Berry (active 1977-1978), Photographer. Artist or producer of 5 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.

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Events of 1978back to top

Current affairs

The country is brought to a virtual standstill as workers in the private and public sector strike over the government's decision to restrict wage increases. As more workers joined the strikes rubbish piled up in the streets, petrol stations ran short, and storage space had to be hired for unburied coffins. The period became known as the 'winter of discontent'.

Art and science

Louise Brown from Oldham in Greater Manchester becomes the world's first 'test-tube baby'. The 'in vitro' fertilisation procedure was a scientific breakthrough that has given thousands of infertile couples the opportunity to conceive.
Iris Murdoch wins the Booker prize with her novel. The Sea, the Sea.

International

Karol Józef Wojtyla becomes Pope John Paul II. He was the only Polish Pope and the first non-Italian Pontiff since the 16th century. During his 26-year pontificate, John Paul was recognised for his efforts to reach out to other religions and his fight against poverty and oppression. He has also, however, been criticised for his conservative attitudes towards divorce, contraception, homosexual marriage and the ordination of women priests.

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Patricia (Patty) Kovacevich

30 June 2017, 07:09

I was a close friend of and business partner with James Berry in NYC, 1977-1978. I adored him. He told me of his delightful friendship and work with both Cecil Beaton and Louise Nevelson. He and I went into the oversize scarf and ladies tee shirt business together. James (Jim) designed them and I marketed them. The line was instantly picked up by major stores on 5th Ave in NYC and he could hardly meet the demand as success came so quickly. I got married in 1978 and traveled extensively, and James continued the business. I thought the world of him, and he, me.