Legendary Celebrity Portrait Photographer Andy Gotts Debuts THE PLAYLIST, His First-Ever California Exhibition at Santa Barbara’s El Encanto

British portrait photographer Andy Gotts unveils 40 unretouched prints of music legends including Dolly Parton at Santa Barbara's El Encanto resort.

Justin Tomlinson

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Legendary Celebrity Portrait Photographer Andy Gotts Debuts THE PLAYLIST, His First-Ever California Exhibition at Santa Barbara’s El Encanto

El Encanto, Santa Barbara's hillside hideaway luxury resort, announced a landmark collaboration on August 10, 2026, with acclaimed British celebrity portrait photographer Andy Gotts. The collaboration marks the official debut of THE PLAYLIST, representing Gotts's first-ever exhibition hosted in California.[1][2]

The newly unveiled exhibition features a collection of 40 large-format, unretouched prints that highlight major figures and titans across the music industry. The resort's display offers visitors a direct look at unretouched celebrity portraiture.[1][2]

In addition to the unretouched prints, THE PLAYLIST includes rare, co-signed works created alongside the featured artists. Among the notable music figures highlighted in the collection are Dolly Parton, Ozzy Osbourne, and Mick Fleetwood.[1][2]

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