As part of the 40th anniversary of Punk descending upon the streets of London, photographer Richard Young is opening the doors of his gallery to give an insiders look at the era of Punk.
The
Anarchy in the UK: #PUNKLONDON exhibition, forms a part of the year long programme of
Punk.London – 40 Years of Subversive Culture events.
If you are looking for a little culture to check out this weekend, or over the coming weeks, there is still time to dip into this personal retrospective of images cataloguing the Punk period.
A joint exhibition in LA between two of it's biggest museums, is home to the biggest retrospective of renowned photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. From his iconic portraits of best friend Patti Smith, to Mapplethorpe's insightful self portraits to his radical journey through the underground sex scene of New York in the 80s.
Away from the controversies of the time and the political outrage at a gay artist's sexualised work, today, these exhibitions give us a chance to really view Mapplethorpe's ability as a photographer. The fine detail, the delicate yet stark lighting and the photographic composition.
The first look of Alexander McQueen's Autumn Winter 2015 campaign has arrived. Photographer David Simms once more, brings his trademark edgy vibes and dark romanticism to these delicate lace McQueen looks.
Big name photographer, but no big name models this season. McQueen has opted for three fresh new faces - Jamilla Hoogenboom and british model Ruth Bell. Each exploring the idea of abstract femininity and transcending themes of "nature, fragility and beauty", as used by Sarah Burton to describe the AW15 collection.
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Somerset House is the perfect location in London for wasting away a few hours, emersing yourself in a little but of art and culture. Our latest trip down to Somerset House allowed us a chance to check out the 'Chris Stein / Negative: Me, Blondie, and the Advent of Punk' exhibition currently on at the East Wing Galleries.
Large scales prints of Chris Stein's candid and at times intimate photographs, track the emergence of the New Wave era of music and the rise of Blondie through the 70s and 80s. Having co-founded Blondie alongside Debbie Harry, Stein had a front row seat for this underground musical culture and was there every step of the way to world domination at the hands of Blondie.
Alongside each huge image, are short anecdotes and tales of the New Wave era explaining a little background information about the snapshot in time as captured by Stein. His character, personality and passion showing through.
Stein managed to capture candid portraits of many icons as well as Blondie within the music and art world of the punk era, including Iggy Pop, David Bowie, The Ramones, Andy Warhol and more. This exhibition offers an insight into the fashions, attitudes and innocence of the time and is well worth stopping by before it closes on January 25th. Entry is free too, so you have no excuse not to pop along and marvel at the pink ceilings, huge framed photographs and generally just admire a bit of Debbie Harry at her very best.
If you can't make it down before the show closes, tune in for a live Q&A session with Chris Stein himself on Wednesday 21st January between 3-3.30pm. Follow #ChrisSteinNegative and keep an eye on the
@BlondieOfficial and
@SomersetHouse twitter accounts.
Chris Stein / Negative: Me, Blondie, and the Advent of Punk
On until 25th January
East Wing Galleries
Somerset House, London
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The original Madonna will forever be the best in our eyes. Back in the early 80s with the release of her debut album, Madonna's style was groundbreaking and edgy. A point where fashion, art and music was colliding in a big way for the first time.
Just before the release of her first album in 1983, photographer Richard Corman joined up with Madonna to capture the spirit of her rebellious energy. The images taken with the East Village of NYC in the background have become some of the most iconic images of Madonna from this period.
An exhibition at
The Milk Gallery in New York are just about to open an exhibition of Corman's work and it is a refreshing showcase of the determined young woman on the cusp of carving out her own place in the music industry.
Catch the
month long exhibition for a candid insight into the young star including some awesome contact sheets of images capturing the restless energy of Madonna at her best.
Madonna NYC83
The Milk Gallery
450 W 15th St, New York
15th Nov - 15th Dec
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