Terry O’Neill is one of the world’s most collected photographers whose work hangs in national art galleries and private collections worldwide. For over six decades, he has photographed the frontline of fame, from the greats of screen and stage to presidents, prime ministers and rock stars.
Barry Lategan remembers capturing the 16-year-old supermodel: ‘Twiggy came from what was then called the working classes, but she transcended snobbery by being who she was. Her portrait conveys acceptance, approval, acknowledgment’
McCullin has long been considered a pioneer in the art of photojournalism, and has been uncompromising in his depiction of landmark events and figures that have shaped our world. His frank black and white photographs, taken over seven decades, position him as both witness and interpreter. Following his first war assignment for The Observer in 1964 covering the civil war in Cyprus, he began an 18-year relationship with The Sunday Times. There he covered numerous conflicts in the Congo, Biafra (Nigeria), Israel, Vietnam, Cambodia, Northern Ireland, Bangladesh, Lebanon, El Salvador, and Kurdistan. McCullin is one of the world’s most prolific and influential photojournalists and this exhibition will celebrate his ongoing achievement and momentous impact on war photography.
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