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Today marks three years since the passing of David Bowie (1947-2016). His commitment to reinvention and visual presentation continues to have a truly enduring impact on the music industry. This portrait of the singer was taken on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Photographer Geoff MacCormack recalls Bowie's flaming red hair and eccentric clothing standing out against the sombre backdrop of snow-covered Russia.
'David Bowie', 1973, Geoff MacCormack.
#davidbowie #davidbowiefans #davidbowietribute #ripdavidbowie #geoffmccormack #bowie #transsiberianexpress #photography #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #1970s #70sstyle #davidbowiestyle #70spop #70srock #artrock #glamrock #styleicon #fashion #musichistory #onthisdayinmusic #todayinmusic #onthisday #proudgalleries #proudcentral

We are pleased to announce our upcoming exhibition 'The Dior Collection' , opening at Proud Central on 7th February. The exhibition showcases the legendary designs of Christian Dior and its enduring impact on the fashion world through the lens of renowned 20th Century photographers Mark Shaw, Norman Parkinson, Jerry Schatzberg and Bert Stern. From polished editorial shots capturing well-known figures for Life magazine, to behind-the-scenes studio snapshots, 'The Dior Collecti...on' explores the creation of this revolutionary luxury brand and its reinvention of the female silhouette.
'All That Glitters', 1963, Norman Parkinson.
#jeanshrimpton #theshrimp #60s #60sstyle #normanparkinson #60sfashion #vintagefashion #vintagestyle #fashionhistory #fashionexhibition #fashioneditorial #dior #thediorcollection #whatsonlondon #thingstodoinlondon #whatsonin2019 #freeandcheapinlondon #photographyexhibition #photography #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #proudcentral #proudgalleries
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Ian Dickson hitched a ride into London on the Roxy Music tour bus in 1973 and began establishing himself as a successful music photographer, recording numerous influential artists from David Bowie to Stevie Wonder. The year this photograph was taken, Stevie released his seventeenth studio album 'Fullingfullness First Finale', a record which took a more reflective, sombre tone than his previous work. It won three grammy awards, and spawned no.1 single 'You Haven't Done Nothin''.
'Stevie Wonder', 1974, Ian Dickson.
#steviewonder #iandickson #1970s #music #musicphotography #iandickson #1970smusic #classicerasteviewonder #fullingnessfirstfinale #70s #70sthrowback #70sstyle #70sfashion #soul #motown #motownmusic #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #icon #legends #proudcentral #proudgalleries

This magnetic image of Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith was taken by Norman Seeff in 1969. Seeff took this picture after a photo session with the couple at a friend's apartment in New York. Reflecting on this meeting, Seeff said "What was really profound was the depth of love the two had for each other. There was a piece in the book 'Just Kids' about how Patti wanted to get Robert a present for his birthday - it ended up being this skull necklace he’s wearing in the photo.... She bought them [the skulls] separately and strung them together.”
Our exhibition at Proud Central, 'Sessions in Sound: Photographs by Norman Seeff', closes this Sunday.
'Robert and Patti II', 1969, Norman Seeff.
#robertmapplethorpe #pattismith #newyork #1970s #normanseeff #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #portrait #punkrock #punkmusic #punkpoetlaureate #sessionsinsound #thingstodoinlondon #photographyexhibition #artinlondon #freeandcheapinlondon #freeexhibition #charingcross #centrallondon #whatsoninlondon #proudgalleries #proudcentral
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Lead singer of the Arctic Monkeys, Alex Turner, turns 33 today. Known for his sharp and witty lyrical style, Turner began writing songs at just 15, citing rap and hip-hop influences such as The Streets and Roots Manuva. When the Arctic Monkeys released 'Whatever People Say I am, That's What I'm Not' in 2006, it became the fastest-selling debut album in British history.
'Arctic Monkeys', 2007, Andrew Cotterill.
#andrewcotterill #arcticmonkeys #alexturner #indiemusic #independentmusic #indierock #postpunkrevival #2000sthrowback #00s #arcticmonkeysobsessed #arcticmonkeysfans #thearcticmonkeys #alexturnerisgod #alexturnerarmy #alexturner2007 #2007 #onthisday #thisdayinmusic #happybirthday #photography #musicphotography #proudgalleries #proudcentral

On this day in 1968, Jimi Hendrix was arrested for a day in Stockholm for trashing a hotel room. He was fined 3,200 Swedish Crowns, equivalent to about £200 at the time. In 2010, legal documents concerning this arrest, including a page signed by Hendrix in blue ballpoint pen, sold for over £8,000 in a London auction.
'Jimi Hendrix backstage, Falkoner Centre Copenhagen', 1967, Jan Persson
#jimihendrix #musician #onthisday #musichistory #thisdayinmusic #rockmusic #rocknroll #hendrixguitar #guitaristsofinstagram #blackandwhite #1960s #60smusic #guitarist #blackandwhitephotography #musicphotography #proudgalleries #proudcentral #janpersson

David Magnus captured this photograph of Brian Epstein and Paul McCartney during a break from recording at Abbey Road Studios. This was one of the last pictures of Brian with The Beatles, before his death later that year. In 1997, Paul McCartney famously said,"If anyone was the Fifth Beatle, it was Brian."
'Brian Epstein and Paul McCartney during a break from recording,' 1967, David Magnus.
#brianepstein #paulmccartney #davidmagnus #thebeatles #abbeyroad #abbeyroadstudios #classicbeatles #ripbrianepstein #thebeatlesmusic #beatlesfans #paulmccartneyfans #classicrock #1960s #60sthrowback #60sstyle #rocknroll #musicphotography #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #proudgalleries #proudcentral

Actress Mia Farrow is known for her extensive filmography, appearing in 50 films during her career. She has been nominated for three BAFTAs and won a Golden Globe award. In addition to this she has become a mother to 14 children and spent countless hours doing humanitarian work as part of her ongoing role as a UNICEF ambassador. Bob Willoughby captured Mia filming one of her best-known acting roles in Rosemary’s baby.
‘Mia Farrow on the set of Rosemary’s Baby,’ 1967, Bob Willoughby
#silverageofhollywood #bobwilloughby #hollywood #film #behindthescenes #setpictures #cinema #classiccinema #miafarrow #60shollywood #1960sfilm #rosemarysbaby #proudcentral #proudgalleries #vintagehollywood

Proud Central is delighted to announce our first exhibition of the New Year; 'Mark Thompson: The World Distilled', a collection of contemporary landscape paintings by British artist Mark Thompson. Thompson is returning to Proud Galleries on the 18th January 2019, twenty years since we hosted his first solo exhibition. Based in Sweden, Thompson’s eerie and dramatic works are reminiscent of the barren landscapes and Nordic Noir aesthetic that surround him. Whether he is depicti...ng an empty building with closed doors and cavernous hallways or a panoramic snowscape of never-ending streets, Thompson’s work is unified by an intense aura of nostalgia, mystery and the uncanny.
In Gratitude (for Akira Kosemura), 2018, Mark Thompson.
#markthompson #theworlddistilled #exhibition #freeinlondon #freeandcheapinlondon #contemporaryart #contemporaryartexhibition #proudgalleries #proudcentral #thingstodoinlondon #londonart #artinlondon #painting #oilpainting #landscapepainting
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As we're curled up in bed recovering from our New Year's celebrations, we wish we looked as glamorous as Marilyn does in this photograph by Milton H.Greene. From everyone here at Proud Galleries we'd like to wish you a very Happy New Year. Keep an eye on our Facebook page or search our hashtag #proudgalleries to stay up to date with all of our exhibitions and events at Proud throughout 2019. Proud Central is closed today and will reopen as normal tomorrow at 10am.
'The Bed Sitting', 1953, Milton.H.Greene
#miltonhgreen #50s #marilyn #marilynmonroe #upclosewithmarilyn #50sstyle #50sicon #normajean #happynewyear #newyear #newyear2019 #oldhollywood #classichollywood #vintagestyle #marilynstyle #ripmarilynmonroe #goldenageofhollywood #goldenera

Here at Proud, we're celebrating the end of 2018 in style. We'd like to say thank you to all of our friends and followers who have supported us over the past 12 months.
Proud Central is open today until 4pm, and will be closed tomorrow due to the Bank Holiday.
'Nicole de la Marge for Queen Magazine', 1965, Brian Duffy.
... #brianduffy #duffy #1960s #nicoledelamarge #60sfashion #60sphotography #vintagestyle #vintagefashion #queenmagazine #editorial #fashionphotography #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #happynewyear #newyearseve #nye2018 #proudgalleries #proudcentral
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Photographer Jane Bown took this image of three pensioners protesting outside Magaret Thatcher's home in 1980. Bown's photography became a regular fixture in the Observer during the post-war conservative years. In a profession dominated by men, Bown's eye for detail and consistent respect for her subjects allowed her to capture a diverse portfolio, recording protests, strikes, sporting events and pop culture icons. This summer, Proud Central displayed a collection of Bown's inimitable photography in our exhibition 'Jane Bown: The Observer'.
'Pensioners protesting outside Margaret Thatcher's home', 1980, Jane Bown.
#janebown #theobserver #documentaryphotography #postwarbritain #modernbritain #20thcentury #margaretthatcher #blackandwhitephotography #photography #protest #blackandwhite #london #proudgalleries #proudcentral

Photographer Norman Seeff photographed Joni Mitchell several times during his career. Seeff described how Joni was always surprising him during shoots; "She was always astounding. One minute, she is lying on the street using chalk to draw the outline of her body, the next moment I'm in her studio looking at her emotionally evocative paintings. After that, she's playing piano and introducing me to some new work. Later, we end up shooting her in her swimming pool." You can view... this image at Proud Central as part of our current exhibition, 'Sessions in Sound: Photographs by Norman Seeff', open to the public until 13th January.
'Reflection', 1975, Norman Seeff
#jonimitchell #joni #jonimitchellfans #sessionsinsound #normanseeff #proudgalleries #proudcentral #freeexhibition #photographyexhibition #artinlondon #70smusic #70sstyle #colourphotography #folkmusic #thingstodoinlondon #coventgarden #centrallondon #freeandcheapinlondon
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This captivating image of Audrey Hepburn at Paramount Studios was taken after Audrey finished filming 'Roman Holiday'. She would go on to win a BAFTA, a Golden Globe and an Oscar for her performance. Our exhibition 'Audrey Hepburn: Beyond the Screen', took place at Proud Central earlier this year, honouring the 25th anniversary of the actress' death.
'Audrey Hepburn getting into the Paramount Studios car', 1953, Bob Willoughby.
#audreyhepburn #paramountstudios #goldenageofhollywood #romanholiday #audrey #vintageaudrey #bobwilloughby #1950s #50sstyle #audreyhepburnstyle #oldhollywood #oldcinema #hollywoodcinema #theoscars #goldenageofcinema #vintageglamour #oldhollywoodglamour #proudgalleries #proudcentral

2018 has been a fantastic year for Proud Galleries. One of the highlights was welcoming Sir Ray Davies, ITV News and the team from BMG to Proud Central in November. Ray was presented with this gold disc to commemorate 100,000 sales of 'The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society' since its release 50 years ago. Ray told ITV arts editor Nina Nannar of his plans to turn the album into a stage show!
The Kinks BMG Production Music
#proudgalleries #proudcentral #thekinksarethevillagegreenpreservationso ciety #sirraydavies #raydavies #thekinks #itvnews #classicrock #classicalbums #goldrecord #itv #1960s #60srock #60smusic

'Jackie in Pink with JFK in Yellow Room', 1959, Mark Shaw.
Please note that Proud Central will be closed today due to the bank holiday, we are open as normal tomorrow.
#jfk #markshaw #johnfkennedy #jackieo #jackiekennedy #50s #vintage #vintagestyle #flotus #unitedstates #usa #presidentkennedy #thekennedys #portrait #portraitphotography #photography #colourphotography

From everyone here at Proud Galleries, we would like to wish you a merry Christmas! We hope you have a wonderful day today, however you choose to celebrate. Please note that Proud Central will be closed both today and tomorrow.
'The Beatles on set at Abbey Road Studios', 1967, David Magnus
#proudgalleries #proudcentral #merrychristmas #christmas #happyholidays #xmas #thebeatles #davidmagnus #thebeatlesrare #1960s #abbeyroad #abbeyroadstudios #60srock #60spop #60sstyle #johnpaulgeorgeandringo #johnlennon #paulmccartney #ringostarr #georgeharrison #photography #blackandwhite #davidmagnus #blackandwhitephotography

It’s the last day of #12daysofproudchristmas. Since their formation in 1962, the Rolling Stones have had twelve number one albums. Describing this encounter with lead singer Mick Jagger, photographer Norman Seeff recalled, "I found he had a lot of presence and didn’t need to perform. I just love this moment when we were just sitting and talking. It’s just a Mick image." If you have yet to view our current exhibition 'Sessions in Sound: Photographs by Norman Seeff', Proud Cent...ral will be open today until 5pm.
'Mick Jagger', 1972, Norman Seeff.
#countdowntochristmas #xmascountdown #christmaseve #countdowntoxmas #xmas #christmas #festiveseason #normanseeff #sessionsinsound #mickjagger #therollingstones #rollingstones #rollingstonesfans #rocknroll #rockmusic #70srock #classicrock #freeexhibition #freeandcheapinlondon #thingstodoinlondon #artinlondon #photography #photographyexhibition
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Very nice Beautiful pictures?

Une bien belle expo Bowie!

Et l'expo du sous sol vaut le détour aussi!



Un bon moment dans Chelsea!

They are excellent places to visit. The staff are knowledgeable and attentive but most of all, they are lovely people. I love visiting and wish I could every week.

Really amazing gallery, deff returning with friends!

I think this Gallery is very hip. I should know, I'm a Rock photographer too.

Great gallery- Personally enjoying the Classic Motown exhibition

Get lost! No, really. Get lost for 30 minutes, an hour or as long as you can stand analysing iconic to cult photography within an intimate space that has the backing of a true fan of the art of photography, Mr Proud.



It is so much better than sitting at your desk pretending what you do really matters.

Fantastic staff and great exhibitions!

Fantastic exhibitions of wonderful photography.

Experiencing Nirvana

Camden Town e Kings Road : História da música desde 1960.

Beatles Unseen, the best exhibition I've seen at Proud Chelsea.

Amazing gallery! Looking forward to the Bestival exhibition next month!

A truly charming, knowledgeable and friendly and wonderfully professional group of people who run their various departments with great enthusiasm. Always ready to answer your questions, emails or phone calls. Nothing seems to be too much trouble. I can highly recommend Proud Galleries to any photographer or artist, wishing to use Proud for an Exhibition

A small gallery, but packed with some wonderful photographs and the staff are lovely. Went to see the Marilyn exhibition � wow there were some beauties. Will def go again.

A perfectly proportioned, pleasingly staffed gallery

The Photographing Prince exhibition was really good - loved seeing his personality come out through the images. It was a shame that the framing wasn't on point though. For the ££££'s they were selling for, I'd have expected better quality mounting & framing.

First time visiting today to see Marilyn Monroe photos - which were fabulous and most of them i hadnt seen before. Downstairs hosted some great photos of Rolling Stones Beatles and many more. Will definitely visit again

Very nice Beautiful pictures?

Une bien belle expo Bowie!

Et l'expo du sous sol vaut le détour aussi!



Un bon moment dans Chelsea!

They are excellent places to visit. The staff are knowledgeable and attentive but most of all, they are lovely people. I love visiting and wish I could every week.

Really amazing gallery, deff returning with friends!

I think this Gallery is very hip. I should know, I'm a Rock photographer too.

Great gallery- Personally enjoying the Classic Motown exhibition

Get lost! No, really. Get lost for 30 minutes, an hour or as long as you can stand analysing iconic to cult photography within an intimate space that has the backing of a true fan of the art of photography, Mr Proud.



It is so much better than sitting at your desk pretending what you do really matters.

Fantastic staff and great exhibitions!

Fantastic exhibitions of wonderful photography.

Experiencing Nirvana

Camden Town e Kings Road : História da música desde 1960.

Beatles Unseen, the best exhibition I've seen at Proud Chelsea.

Amazing gallery! Looking forward to the Bestival exhibition next month!

A truly charming, knowledgeable and friendly and wonderfully professional group of people who run their various departments with great enthusiasm. Always ready to answer your questions, emails or phone calls. Nothing seems to be too much trouble. I can highly recommend Proud Galleries to any photographer or artist, wishing to use Proud for an Exhibition

A small gallery, but packed with some wonderful photographs and the staff are lovely. Went to see the Marilyn exhibition � wow there were some beauties. Will def go again.

A perfectly proportioned, pleasingly staffed gallery

The Photographing Prince exhibition was really good - loved seeing his personality come out through the images. It was a shame that the framing wasn't on point though. For the ££££'s they were selling for, I'd have expected better quality mounting & framing.

First time visiting today to see Marilyn Monroe photos - which were fabulous and most of them i hadnt seen before. Downstairs hosted some great photos of Rolling Stones Beatles and many more. Will definitely visit again