Slim Aarons: Poolside Dreams
Nowhere is Slim Aarons’ vision of mid-century leisure more iconic than Poolside. From the glimmering terraces of Palm Springs to the Côte d’Azur, Aarons turned swimming pools into social stages—reflecting light, luxury, and the art of doing nothing beautifully.
Each estate-stamped limited edition print is produced by the Getty Images Gallery from Aarons’ original transparencies, using museum-grade archival materials. Offered exclusively through Mimesis, the Poolside collection captures the essence of sunshine, style, and timeless sophistication.
Hotel du Cap Eden-Roc, 1976 (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images)
Between the Alps and the Amalfi, the Hollywood Hills and Palm Beach, Slim Aarons spent half a century capturing beauty in its most unguarded form. His camera transformed leisure into legacy—a vision of elegance that continues to define the art of living well.
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→ Getty Images Partnership
Mimesis works directly with the Getty Images Gallery, the exclusive publisher of Slim Aarons estate editions. The Getty archive preserves Aarons’ original transparencies and negatives, ensuring that each new print maintains the tonal fidelity and production quality of his lifetime work.
Every print is produced, approved, and certified by the Getty Images Gallery, following rigorous color-matching and archival standards. Through this partnership, Mimesis provides collectors access to genuine estate editions unavailable through unauthorized channels—offering the highest level of authenticity, documentation, and long-term value.
→ Framing
Our Slim Aarons estate prints are available in a range of museum-quality framing options, handcrafted by master framers in the U.S., U.K., and E.U. Each frame is built using archival, acid-free materials and UV-protective glazing to preserve the artwork for decades.
Collectors may choose from a curated selection of frame profiles—natural ash, black, or white hardwood finishes—paired with conservation-grade mats and spacers for a clean, timeless presentation.
Framed works arrive ready to hang, complete with fixings and protective packaging. Please allow approximately 4–6 weeks for framed orders and 7–10 days for loose prints. Custom framing consultations are available upon request.
→ Authentication
Authenticity lies at the heart of every Slim Aarons work we offer. All photographs available through Mimesis are estate-stamped, emboss-stamped, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Getty Images Gallery, the sole publisher of authorized estate prints.
Each edition is produced from Aarons’ original negatives and transparencies, meticulously archived by Getty Images in London. The production process adheres to strict conservation and archival standards, ensuring every print reflects the tonal depth and detail of the original photograph.
When you acquire a Slim Aarons photograph from Mimesis, you are purchasing a certified estate edition—a collectible fine art print that upholds the integrity of the photographer’s legacy.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Each Slim Aarons estate print is part of a limited edition of 150, hand-numbered and emboss-stamped to certify authenticity.
All authorized Slim Aarons estate prints are published by the Getty Images Gallery in London, using Aarons’ original transparencies from the Getty archive.
Every print includes a Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Getty Images Gallery and bears both the estate and emboss stamp verifying its origin.
Yes. Mimesis offers museum-grade framing options handcrafted from sustainably sourced hardwoods with archival materials and UV-protective glazing.
As an authorized Getty Images representative, Mimesis provides guaranteed provenance, expert guidance, and curated presentation—ensuring each Slim Aarons acquisition is both authentic and enduring in value.
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