Paul McCartney's photographs of The Beatles to be exhibited in London

On August 28, an exhibition of Paul McCartney's photographs "Rear View Mirror: Liverpool - London - Paris" will open in London. The photos capture The Beatles at the height of their popularity, as reported on the Gagosian gallery website.

McCartney captured moments from December 1963 to February 1964. Each photo was taken with a 35mm Pentax camera, which the musician purchased in late 1963. During this same period, the term "Beatlemania" emerged to describe the unprecedented mass hysteria that accompanied each performance of the group.

The images depict the band's tour in Paris before their first visit to America, the autumn 1963 tour across Great Britain, their participation in the "BBC Juke Box Jury" music program, which gathered a record 23 million viewers, as well as moments backstage at concert venues including Lewisham Odeon, London Palladium, and Finsbury Park Astoria.

Among the works is a self-portrait of McCartney. He photographed his reflection in the mirror of Jane Asher's room, with whom he was romantically involved at the time. It was there that he dreamed the melody for the song "Yesterday."

The exhibition will run until October 4. Some art objects are available for purchase, with prices ranging from 20 to 75 dollars.

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