Gary Leonard

Photographer Gary Leonard documents the magical and mundane on the streets of Los Angeles.

His iconic images of the 1970' and 80's L.A. punk scene define the genre and capture the bands, the people and life around LA. Gary Leonard continues documenting the constant flux of the city, which Like Eugène Atget did in Paris in the turn of the 20th Century, have become historical record for Los Angeles.

His well-worn Nikon Is part of the the history of Los Angeles as told through 232 objects.

LOCATION

Located in Downtown Los Angeles, you can find a revolving exhibition of photos and memorabilia from Gary Leonard's archive of photos and LA ephemera.
Located at 109 West 9th Street.

For more than 40 years Gary Leonard has kept an eye and lens on Los Angeles. This includes events, construction, groundbreakings, birthdays, weddings, art, politics and just about anything that happens in the City of Angeles. If you would like hire Gary Leonard, purchase and license images in the archives please reach out through email at [email protected] or call (323)559-1973

Los Angeles 1979-1999

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