I am pleased to announce that I am having a one-person show starting in February, at the historic Cedar Tavern, in the heart of Greenwich Village.

The exhibit will include approximately 20 images made from my various photographic travels from Iceland to California, spanning over fifteen years. If you happen to be in the New York area from February 22- April 2, please stop by. If you would like an invitation mailed to you, please send your name and address to: bk@briankilligrew.com

Opening Reception : Sunday February 22, 2004. 1-4 PM. Exhibit runs through April 2, 2004.

Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat., 6 PM-Midnight, or by appointment.

Info: Doug Parry 718 486 7197

It is with deepest regret that I write these words. On the morning of November 20, my dear friend and mentor, Oliver Gagliani, passed away. He was 85-years-old.

Oliver had been sick for some time. I am having an interview with Oliver published in the January issue of Photovision magazine, and I regret that Oliver did not live long enough to see it, but an interesting thing happened. Knowing that Oliver was very ill, the editor, Steve Anchell, sent me a copy of the cover to show Oliver. Oliver saw his cover on Photovision magazine yesterday, a few hours before he died.

Oliver was a pioneer in the photography world. He would develop his black and white negatives for as short a time as one minute, to as long as 36 hours. He had a unique vision, and had a rare gift for showing the essence of the things he photographed. He also photographed in color in the early 1950s, something that, at the time, was rare on the West Coast

Oliver's images are among the greatest ever done in photography. Not as well-known as other artist's in his field, Oliver's first priority was making new work, not on having exhibits.

When I asked Oliver why art is important, he said, "Because it's the only thing that teaches you how to feel. Without that, you haven't got anything."

Oliver's feeling was in his work.