Photo Flash: Opening Night of Russell James' Exhibition with Adriana Lima, Lindsay Ellingson & More

Celebrated Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana Lima was in Aspen over the weekend to host the opening of the new Russell James photographic exhibition "A Short-Lived Tyranny" at the 212 Gallery in Aspen. Check out the opening night photos below!

Celebrating the exhibition in Aspen were: Adriana Lima, Russell James, Victoria's Secret model Lindsay Ellingson, President and Chief Marketing Officer, Brand and Creative Services for Limited Brands Ed Razek, Elle Macpherson, Greg Renker, Modern Luxury/Aspen Magazine editor Janet O'Grady, 212 Gallery owner Katie Kiernan, PepsiCo's Kristin Patrick and Mauro Porcini, acclaimed artist Caio Fonseca, and a host of local and international art collectors.

The new solo exhibition by James, whose images of the world's most beautiful women have graced countless magazine covers and made him one of the fashion industry's most sought-after photographers, has been culled from various shoots, commercial assignments in exotic locations, during which James stole moments with his subjects to capture their beauty in isolation. The resulting images are as poetic in their intimacy as they are powerful in their seduction. From classical nudes to back-stage candids, James' photographs recall the elegance of Irving Penn and the strength of Helmut Newton, but with an air of playfulness that is very much his own.

"A Short-Lived Tyranny" will be on exhibition through September 15, 2013 at 212 Gallery, 525 Cooper St., Aspen CO 81611. Open Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm, free to the public.

A recently appointed member of the Clinton Global Initiative, James also utilizes his photography for social good through his critically acclaimed Nomad Two Worlds fine art project.

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