16th - 26th January 2012

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy – An Exhibition of Photography by Gary Oldman and Jack English in the Museum THE KENNEDYS
(Opening hours: daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

The museum THE KENNEDYS in collaboration with PAUL SMITH is pleased to present the special exhibition "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" which will take place during the FASHION WEEK and the accompanying SHOWROOM DAYS. From Monday, January 16, 2012, the museum at Pariser Platz, visually pleasing for lovers of architecture and only a stone's throw away from the MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK, will play host to an exclusive selection of photographs which were produced during the shooting of the film version of John le Carrés novel TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY (1974). Actor Gary Oldman did not only act in this film, which will be released in German theaters on February 2, 2012, he also grabbed a camera and documented the work on set together with photographer Jack English.

The result of this occupational excursion is a portfolio of impressive set photographs and portraits of actors like Colin Firth, Tom Hardy and John Hurt in an almost picturesque mise-en-scène, allowing for a rare look behind the scenes in the world of film. The acknowledged British fashion designer Paul Smith contributed to the realisation of the screen adaption by acting as a consultant for set designers and costume designers as well as having a say in the creation of the moodboard. The exhibition of the photographs by PAUL SMITH in London in September 2011 was a big success. After being on display at the museum THE KENNEDYS, they will be presented in Los Angeles.

The film TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY is set during the Cold War - a dramatic era of history, that John F. Kennedy witnessed as President of the United States. The story takes its course as British secret service agent George Smiley alias Gary Oldman searches for a Sovjet spy within his own ranks. The classic spy drama stands out by its gripping dialogues and extremely convincing actors. Celebrated as a "masterpiece" by the British press and honored with such renowned awards as the GOLDEN LION in Venice, the film release of TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY in Germany on February 2 is eagerly anticipated.

Even before the movie premiere, the museum THE KENNEDYS now offers a peek behind the scenes. Thanks to the comprehensive permanent exhibition about the Kennedy family, visitors can familiarize themselves with some of the most dramatic moments of the Cold War, before they move on to the special exhibit, which carries them back to the beginning of the 1970s, in which the film is set.

Gary Oldman is one of the most successful British actors of contemporary film. Apart from working as an actor, Oldman has worked as a director and producer. He has received numerous awards and is famous for his versatility, known to a wide audience ever since he played Lee Harvey Oswald in Oliver Stone's political thriller JFK (1991). His latest roles include those of Sirius Black in the screen adaption of the Harry Potter saga and Commissioner Gordon in Christopher Nolan's Batman films.

Jack English is a British photographer who has been working closely with musician Eric Clapton for several years and was among other things responsible for documenting Clapton's tour. It was through this work that Gary Oldman first heard about Jack English. He engaged him for his directorial debut NIL BY MOUTH (1997), for which English was set photographer. He later continued to photograph on film sets such as Luc Besson's THE FIFTH ELEMENT (1997) and JOAN OF ARC (1999).

Sir Paul Smith is one of the most well-known and successful British fashion designers. The famous stripe patterns are the trademark of this fashion brand, which stands for classic designs with a twist. Apart from numerous collections, Paul Smith also works on design projects with other companies and bikes, snow boards, glass bottles and note pads.