Proud Galleries

One week to go until Chris Stein's new publication, Under a Rock: A Memoir is released!

Debbie Harry crafted the iconic look of Blondie, while Chris Stein, her collaborator, lover, and lifelong friend, shaped the band's distinctive sound. Their third album, Parallel Lines, achieved massive success, reaching number one, selling 20 million copies, and producing classic singles like Heart of Glass, Hangin' On the Telephone, and One Way or Another. These songs provided the rhythm for Studio 54 parties and became the anthem for countless 1970s punk-infused romances.

Chris Stein is a master storyteller, and Under A Rock: A Memoir is his no-holds-barred autobiography. The book delves into the formation of Blondie, their ascent to pop stardom, and the challenges that accompanied their success.

While the memoir features famous personalities like Warhol, Bowie, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, its true allure lies in Stein's vivid recounting of the moments that fueled the artistic boom of the 1980s. This revelatory, engaging memoir offers an unparalleled glimpse into an era that shaped modern music and art.

Today is the final day of our current exhibition, OFF STAGE. Thank you to all of the photographers, visitors, and everyone who supported the show.

Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

A photography exhibition that invites the viewer to delve into the world of celebrity and rockstars off stage, behind the scenes, and on the move. The show explores the relationship and dynamics of the photographers and their subject matters under more challenging, unusual, and intimate contexts rather than capturing them while performing or in controlled studio environments. OFF STAGE groups together these organic encounters and photo sessions, bringing to life a whole new dimension and visual narrative on how we look at the modern icons we all love.

It was a pleasure having Leeroy Thornhill stop by the gallery yesterday afternoon!

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS OFFSTAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FEATURING ERROLL JONES' MY MATES' BAND | THE PRODIGY COLLECTION

Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

A photography exhibition that invites the viewer to delve into the world of celebrity and rockstars off stage, behind the scenes, and on the move. The show explores the relationship and dynamics of the photographers and their subject matters under more challenging, unusual, and intimate contexts rather than capturing them while performing or in controlled studio environments. OFF STAGE groups together these organic encounters and photo sessions, bringing to life a whole new dimension and visual narrative on how we look at the modern icons we all love.

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS OFFSTAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FEATURING ERROLL JONES' MY MATES' BAND | THE PRODIGY COLLECTION

Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

THE PRODIGY, ‘AT THE HAMMERSMITH PALAIS DE DANSE, LIVE ON STAGE, NO.I’
© Erroll Jones
London, U.K. c.1993
Digital archival print hand-signed by the photographer
Paper size 24 x 24 inches
£400GBP + VAT
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity

A photography exhibition that invites the viewer to delve into the world of celebrity and rockstars off stage, behind the scenes, and on the move. The show explores the relationship and dynamics of the photographers and their subject matters under more challenging, unusual, and intimate contexts, rather than capturing them while performing or in controlled studio environments. OFF STAGE groups together these organic encounters and photo sessions, bringing to life a whole new dimension and visual narrative on how we look at the modern icons we all love.

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS OFFSTAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FEATURING DAVID MAGNUS' ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE | THE BEATLES COLLECTION
Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry
THE BEATLES, 'ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE, DRESS REHEARSAL, NO.XXIII'
© David Magnus
London, U.K. April 1963
Silver gelatin print hand signed by the photographer
Paper size 16 x 20 inches
Edition of 50
£1000+VAT GBP
Certificate of Authenticity
'As I came from the EMI canteen, one of the female studio staff stopped me, put a hand on my shoulder and said to me, 'I must touch you as you've been in the same room as The Beatles.' It was as if I carried an aura from the Beatles.' David Magnus
In the early 1960's David joined a small general purpose photographic studio in Jermyn Street London W1. It was here that David learnt to print photographs and how to process film, whilst also helping as an assistant in the studio, David would occasionally go on photographic shoots with the main photographers.
One day on the 4th April 1963 as a very young photographer of 19 years of age, David was sent out on his own to photograph a pop group who were playing an end of term concert at Stowe School, in Buckinghamshire U.K. This was Davids first photographic session with The Beatles. This session was well received and more sessions followed.
David’s early work with The Beatles and their acceptance of him allowed David unprecedented access to them. This culminated when The Beatles took part in the first ever live world-wide TV satellite broadcast called 'Our World'. Each of the 19 countries taking part would to have it's own segment featuring something special from that country. The U.K. segment was a live performance of The Beatles recording their song All You Need Is Love'.

If you can not make it to Erroll’s talk today, he will be at the gallery until 4pm, drop by to meet the legend who captured the early days of The Prodigy.

ARTIST TALK / PROUD GALLERIES IN CONVERSATION WITH ERROLL JONES

Date Saturday 27 April 2024 / 2 to 4pm / London WC2N 6BP / Free Entry / [email protected]

You are invited to join us for a captivating talk by Erroll Jones, where he will delve into the My Mates’ Band photo sessions and share his personal memories of the moments he shared with The Prodigy.

If you can not make it to Erroll’s talk today, he will be at the gallery until 4pm, drop by to meet the legend who captured the early days of The Prodigy.

ARTIST TALK / PROUD GALLERIES IN CONVERSATION WITH ERROLL JONES

Date Saturday 27 April 2024 / 2 to 4pm / London WC2N 6BP / Free Entry / [email protected]

You are invited to join us for a captivating talk by Erroll Jones, where he will delve into the My Mates’ Band photo sessions and share his personal memories of the moments he shared with The Prodigy.

TOMORROW / ARTIST TALK / PROUD GALLERIES IN CONVERSATION WITH ERROLL JONES

Date Saturday 27 April 2024 / 2 to 4pm / London WC2N 6BP / Free Entry / [email protected]

You are invited to join us for a captivating talk by Erroll Jones, where he will delve into the My Mates’ Band photo sessions and share his personal memories of the moments he shared with The Prodigy.

ARTIST TALK / PROUD GALLERIES IN CONVERSATION WITH ERROLL JONES

Date Saturday 27 April 2024 / 2 to 4pm / London WC2N 6BP / Free Entry / [email protected] / Free Entry

You are invited to join us for a captivating talk by Erroll Jones, where he will delve into the My Mates’ Band photo sessions and share his personal memories of the moments he shared with The Prodigy.

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS OFFSTAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FEATURING ALAN CHAPMAN'S FRAME | CELEBRITY COLLECTION

Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

A photography exhibition that invites the viewer to delve into the world of celebrity and rockstars off stage, behind the scenes, and on the move. The triple show explores the relationship and dynamics of the photographers and their subject matters under more challenging, unusual, and intimate contexts, rather than capturing them while performing or in controlled studio environments. OFF STAGE groups together these organic encounters and photo sessions, bringing to life a whole new dimension and visual narrative on how we look at the modern icons we all love.

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS OFFSTAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FEATURING ERROLL JONES' MY MATES' BAND | THE PRODIGY COLLECTION

Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

A photography exhibition that invites the viewer to delve into the world of celebrity and rockstars off stage, behind the scenes, and on the move. The show explores the relationship and dynamics of the photographers and their subject matters under more challenging, unusual, and intimate contexts, rather than capturing them while performing or in controlled studio environments. OFF STAGE groups together these organic encounters and photo sessions, bringing to life a whole new dimension and visual narrative on how we look at the modern icons we all love.

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS OFFSTAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FEATURING ALAN CHAPMAN'S FRAME | CELEBRITY COLLECTION

Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

BOY GEORGE, ‘FRAME SERIES, NO.XII’
© Alan Chapman
California, U.S.A.
Digital archival print mounted on aluminium embelished with Swarovski
Mount size 28 x 30 inches
Unique
£2450+VAT GBP
Certificate of Authenticity

A photography exhibition that invites the viewer to delve into the world of celebrity and rockstars off stage, behind the scenes, and on the move. The triple show explores the relationship and dynamics of the photographers and their subject matters under more challenging, unusual, and intimate contexts, rather than capturing them while performing or in controlled studio environments. OFF STAGE groups together these organic encounters and photo sessions, bringing to life a whole new dimension and visual narrative on how we look at the modern icons we all love.

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS OFFSTAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FEATURING ERROLL JONES' MY MATES' BAND | THE PRODIGY COLLECTION

Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

The Prodigy, ‘Backstage, No.II’
© Erroll Jones
U.K. 1990s
Digital archival print hand signed by the photographer
Paper size 15 x 23 inches
Edition of 50
£400+VAT GBP
Certificate of Authenticity

A photography exhibition that invites the viewer to delve into the world of celebrity and rockstars off stage, behind the scenes, and on the move. The show explores the relationship and dynamics of the photographers and their subject matters under more challenging, unusual, and intimate contexts, rather than capturing them while performing or in controlled studio environments. OFF STAGE groups together these organic encounters and photo sessions, bringing to life a whole new dimension and visual narrative on how we look at the modern icons we all love.

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS OFFSTAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FEATURING DAVID MAGNUS' ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE | THE BEATLES COLLECTION

Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

The Beatles, 'All You Need is Love, Dress Rehearsal, No.VI'
© David Magnus
London, U.K. April 1967
Silver gelatin print hand signed by the photographer
Paper size 16 x 20 inches
Edition of 50
£1000+VAT GBP
Certificate of Authenticity

A photography exhibition that invites the viewer to delve into the world of celebrity and rockstars off stage, behind the scenes, and on the move. The show explores the relationship and dynamics of the photographers and their subject matters under more challenging, unusual, and intimate contexts, rather than capturing them while performing or in controlled studio environments. OFF STAGE groups together these organic encounters and photo sessions, bringing to life a whole new dimension and visual narrative on how we look at the modern icons we all love.

Thank you to everyone who made it to David Magnus' Artist Talk this past Saturday, it was a wonderful afternoon spent hearing his stories of the moments he shared with the Beatles, and shooting All You Need Is Love.

The next two Artist Talks will be hosted by Erroll Jones on Saturday 27 April, and Alan Chapman on Saturday 4 May, make sure to confirm your attendance by emailing us to [email protected].

Pictures / © .visions.photography

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS OFFSTAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FEATURING ALAN CHAPMAN'S FRAME | CELEBRITY COLLECTION

Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

A photography exhibition that invites the viewer to delve into the world of celebrity and rockstars off stage, behind the scenes, and on the move. The show explores the relationship and dynamics of the photographers and their subject matters under more challenging, unusual, and intimate contexts, rather than capturing them while performing or in controlled studio environments. OFF STAGE groups together these organic encounters and photo sessions, bringing to life a whole new dimension and visual narrative on how we look at the modern icons we all love.

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS OFFSTAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FEATURING DAVID MAGNUS' ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE | THE BEATLES COLLECTION

Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

A photography exhibition that invites the viewer to delve into the world of celebrity and rockstars off stage, behind the scenes, and on the move. The show explores the relationship and dynamics of the photographers and their subject matters under more challenging, unusual, and intimate contexts, rather than capturing them while performing or in controlled studio environments. OFF STAGE groups together these organic encounters and photo sessions, bringing to life a whole new dimension and visual narrative on how we look at the modern icons we all love.

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS OFFSTAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FEATURING ERROLL JONES' MY MATES' BAND | THE PRODIGY COLLECTION

Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

A photography exhibition that invites the viewer to delve into the world of celebrity and rockstars off stage, behind the scenes, and on the move. The show explores the relationship and dynamics of the photographers and their subject matters under more challenging, unusual, and intimate contexts, rather than capturing them while performing or in controlled studio environments. OFF STAGE groups together these organic encounters and photo sessions, bringing to life a whole new dimension and visual narrative on how we look at the modern icons we all love.








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Frank Herrmann is widely regarded as one of the outstanding photojournalists of the latter part of the twentieth century, with an illustrious thirty year career at The Sunday Times. His work is held in many private collections and the National Portrait Gallery has recently purchased his work for their permanent collection.

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS OFFSTAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FEATURING ALAN CHAPMAN'S FRAME | CELEBRITY COLLECTION

Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

DARYL HANNAH, ‘FRAME SERIES, NO.XIV’
© Alan Chapman
London, U.K.
Digital archival print hand signed by the photographer
Mount size 20 x 24 inches
Edition 25
£650+VAT GBP
Certificate of Authenticity

A photography exhibition that invites the viewer to delve into the world of celebrity and rockstars off stage, behind the scenes, and on the move. The show explores the relationship and dynamics of the photographers and their subject matters under more challenging, unusual, and intimate contexts, rather than capturing them while performing or in controlled studio environments. OFF STAGE groups together these organic encounters and photo sessions, bringing to life a whole new dimension and visual narrative on how we look at the modern icons we all love.

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS OFFSTAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FEATURING DAVID MAGNUS' ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE | THE BEATLES COLLECTION

Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

The Beatles, 'All You Need is Love, Dress Rehearsal, No.XVII'
© David Magnus
London, U.K. April 1967
Silver gelatin print hand signed by the photographer
Paper size 16 x 20 inches
Edition of 50
£1000+VAT GBP
Certificate of Authenticity

A photography exhibition that invites the viewer to delve into the world of celebrity and rockstars off stage, behind the scenes, and on the move. The triple show explores the relationship and dynamics of the photographers and their subject matters under more challenging, unusual, and intimate contexts, rather than capturing them while performing or in controlled studio environments. OFF STAGE groups together these organic encounters and photo sessions, bringing to life a whole new dimension and visual narrative on how we look at the modern icons we all love.

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS OFFSTAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FEATURING ERROLL JONES' MY MATES' BAND | THE PRODIGY COLLECTION

Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

The Prodigy, ‘At Semple Stadium, Live on Stage, No.III’
© Erroll Jones
Thurles, Ireland. 1997
Digital archival print hand signed by the photographer
Paper size 15 x 23 inches
Edition of 50
£400+VAT GBP
Certificate of Authenticity

A photography exhibition that invites the viewer to delve into the world of celebrity and rockstars off stage, behind the scenes, and on the move. The show explores the relationship and dynamics of the photographers and their subject matters under more challenging, unusual, and intimate contexts, rather than capturing them while performing or in controlled studio environments. OFF STAGE groups together these organic encounters and photo sessions, bringing to life a whole new dimension and visual narrative on how we look at the modern icons we all love.

Frank Herrmann is widely regarded as one of the outstanding photojournalists of the latter part of the twentieth century, with an illustrious thirty year career at The Sunday Times. His work is held in many private collections and the National Portrait Gallery has recently purchased his work for their permanent collection.

THE BEATLES, JOHN LENNON, RINGO STARR, 'LUNCH'
© Frank Herrmann
London, U.K. 30th March 1967
Digital archival print hand signed by the photographer
17 x 24 inches
Edition of 25
£650+VAT GBP
Certificate of Authenticity

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS OFFSTAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FEATURING ERROLL JONES' MY MATES' BAND | THE PRODIGY COLLECTION

Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

THE PRODIGY, ‘LIAM & NAT’
© Erroll Jones
London, U.K. 2002
Digital archival print hand signed by the photographer
Paper size 15 x 23 inches
Edition of 50
£400+VAT GBP
Certificate of Authenticity

A photography exhibition that invites the viewer to delve into the world of celebrity and rockstars off stage, behind the scenes, and on the move. The show explores the relationship and dynamics of the photographers and their subject matters under more challenging, unusual, and intimate contexts, rather than capturing them while performing or in controlled studio environments. OFF STAGE groups together these organic encounters and photo sessions, bringing to life a whole new dimension and visual narrative on how we look at the modern icons we all love.

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS OFFSTAGE, A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION FEATURING DAVID MAGNUS' ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE | THE BEATLES COLLECTION

Exhibition Ends Saturday 25 May 2024 / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

THE BEATLES, 'ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE, DRESS REHEARSAL, NO.XXV'
© David Magnus
London, U.K. April 1967
Silver gelatin print hand signed by the photographer
Paper size 16 x 20 inches
Edition of 50
£1000+VAT GBP
Certificate of Authenticity

A photography exhibition that invites the viewer to delve into the world of celebrity and rockstars off stage, behind the scenes, and on the move. The show explores the relationship and dynamics of the photographers and their subject matters under more challenging, unusual, and intimate contexts, rather than capturing them while performing or in controlled studio environments. OFF STAGE groups together these organic encounters and photo sessions, bringing to life a whole new dimension and visual narrative on how we look at the modern icons we all love.