“I’d send my photograph to my honey”
Proud Chelsea will showcase the last remaining signed collection of Duffy’s photographs of David Bowie, in their ‘Bowie by Duffy’ exhibition which launches in London in January.
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Proud Chelsea Exhibition
Bowie by Duffy
6th January – 5th February 2017
Proud Galleries is delighted to present ‘Bowie by Duffy’; a celebration of the dynamic relationship between two of the last century’s greatest artistic innovators. This exhibition of original prints signed by the late Brian Duffy, is a moving insight into the minds of two exceptional creatives in partnership between 1972 – 1980.
Duffy’s iconic images emphasise the longevity of Bowie’s distinctive persona and offer a poignant retrospective to one of the most pioneering and influential performers of modern times, on the anniversary of what would have been his 70th birthday and his untimely death.
Duffy worked with Bowie over a period of eight years, conducting five photographic shoots that captured the essence of this perpetual shapeshifter and some of the world’s most memorable images, including the acclaimed Aladdin Sane album cover, now referred to as the ‘Mona Lisa of Pop’. The iconic image is instantly recognised worldwide.
Beginning his career as a fashion designer, Duffy’s eye for detail and design transposed into his work as a photographer in a compelling and unique style. His photographs were published in numerous magazines such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, creating some of the most memorable images of celebrities and fashion from the 60’s and 70’s. Determining the face of the era, Duffy enraptured the nation with a creativity that characterised him as redefining documentary fashion photography.
Proud Chelsea will showcase the last remaining signed collection of Duffy’s photographs of David Bowie, a compilation which embody the artistic eye of the photographer and Bowie’s unique innovation and influence. ‘Bowie by Duffy’ will be a tribute to a musical innovator, cultural icon and a legend of revolutionary music, art and style.
Image courtesy of Proud Galleries. Photo Duffy © Duffy Archive, Photo Duffy © Duffy Archive & The David Bowie Archive