Serge Thomann’s “Sensational” Projection Tribute on Michael’s 50th Birthday
« Rhett Hutchence wishes his brother Michael a Happy 50th Birthday | Michael Hutchence Last Gig at The Viper Room 12th Nov 1997 »A collection of photographs of late Michael Hutchence went on display in Australia last Friday – to mark what would have been the star's 50th birthday. The singer would have turned 50 on January 22, 2010, and his friend, photographer Serge Thomann, has arranged for a special display of pictures to be projected on to the wall of the Palais Theatre in St Kilda, Melbourne on Friday night.
The building is of special significance as Hutchence was buried in Sydney on the day he was due to play a gig at the venue.
Thomann admits he's happy to share his private collection of pictures with the public to help remember his late pal.
He says, "I owe a lot to Michael. He persuaded me to take up photography professionally after he saw my photos from his 1985 concert (in) Melbourne. It was the best career advice I ever had.
"It means a lot to me to be able to remember him by sharing my collection, for free, with his many fans. It is my special 50th Birthday present to Michael and his numerous fans."
The moving images, which were all photographed by Serge Thomann personally, were described as "sensational" by Melbourne paper, The Age.
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QUOTE FROM SERGE THOMANN ABOUT THE NIGHT:
“You know, the really good thing about last night was to get people from all over town (one drove for 2 hours) together and they all shared their memories and sadness…”
http://au.tv.yahoo.com/sunrise/video/play/-/6708314/remembering-michael/
LISTEN TO SERGE INTERVIEWED ON ABC77 MELBOURNE REGARDING THE MICHAEL HUTCHENCE EXHIBIT:
These photos are fantastic! They capture the essence of what Michael truly was.
A very fitting tribute for his birthday, just gorgeous.