Exhibition: Celebrity Photographer Andrew MacNaughtan Presents, Grace: "Africa in Photographs"

Famed entertainment photographer and video director Andrew MacNaughtan’s latest endeavour is a unique art book that showcases the beauty of Africa and the transformational work of World Vision through a series of stunning black and white photographs. “GRACE: Africa in Photographs” will be exhibited at Arta Gallery from November 16 – 20, 2011.
 
MacNaughtan, a four-time JUNO Award winner (for Rush, Our Lady Peace, Tom Cochrane and Jann Arden) has worked with some of Canada’s most notable media, entertainment and music personalities. He travelled to Tanzania and Kenya in November 2010 with the purpose of capturing the spirit and beauty of the landscapes, wildlife and people to raise funds for the prevention, care and advocacy of children in HIV/AIDS affected regions.
 
The idea to use these photographs in a book was taken a step further when MacNaughtan enlisted the help of friends in the recording industry to lend poetic voice to the images. More than 30 artists including Celine Dion, Michael Bublé, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Bryan Adams, Annie Lennox, Daniel Lanois, Hedley, Bruce Cockburn, Fefe Dobson, Ed Robertson, Jann Arden, Serena Ryder, Lights, Nikki Yanofsky and Tom Cochrane to name a few, graciously provided commentary to photos that inspired them.
 
Through ArtGivesHope, a charity founded by MacNaughtan in 2006, the sales of the limited edition images and book will support World Vision’s Hope Program. His personal goal is to generate enough awareness and raise funds to sponsor 500 children in need.