Pete Askew
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New exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, London - 6th Feb - 1st June.
http://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/bailey/exhibition.php
http://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/bailey/exhibition.php
David Bailey - Stardust
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Ahmad Bhai
Well-Known Member
In the evening standard yesterday
"I don't think of myself as a photogrpaher or an artist. I don't care how I am perceived.
But there is a difference between makng pictures and taking pictures."
The article adds :
Undoubtedly the photographs get beneath the skin of his subjects to reveal more about their character than one might ever expect from a photo :
Cecil Beaton is as camp as a row of tents; Francis Bacon looks intense and downright sleazy
"He tried to pick me up in Soho when I was young and I didn't know who he was."
"I don't think of myself as a photogrpaher or an artist. I don't care how I am perceived.
But there is a difference between makng pictures and taking pictures."
The article adds :
Undoubtedly the photographs get beneath the skin of his subjects to reveal more about their character than one might ever expect from a photo :
Cecil Beaton is as camp as a row of tents; Francis Bacon looks intense and downright sleazy
"He tried to pick me up in Soho when I was young and I didn't know who he was."
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Pete Askew
Admin
He is one of my all-time favourites. I intend to go.
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
It's a shame the promoters have been pressurised into saying, "contains images of nudity", presumably in case some people are offended. They'll be putting fig leaves on Greek and Roman statues again before long. The New Puritans are on the march...
That aside, I'd love to go!
That aside, I'd love to go!
Chris Dodkin
West Coast Correspondent
Looks excellent - can't believe he did all that with a Trip! 
Ahmad Bhai
Well-Known Member
I went last year to his free East End Faces http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/02/22/david-bailey-east-end-show_n_2739398.html
William Morris Gallery
http://www.artfund.org/what-to-see/museums-and-galleries/william-morris-gallery
Real nice day out for a family with large grounds, picnic area, childrens play area, hidden seats.
He's one of my faves too cause he does what he wants how he wants
& doesn't give a toss (about tossless things).
William Morris Gallery
http://www.artfund.org/what-to-see/museums-and-galleries/william-morris-gallery
Real nice day out for a family with large grounds, picnic area, childrens play area, hidden seats.
He's one of my faves too cause he does what he wants how he wants
& doesn't give a toss (about tossless things).
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Paul Lange
Moderator
I think I'll have to try to get down to London at some point for this. I always knew who his was, not hard coming from East London and going to school in Canning Town, but never really took an interest in his work until I bought a book last year. Amazing to think that most of the portrait and modelling photography you see today has its roots firmly in David Bailey's work.
Ahmad Bhai
Well-Known Member
Im lodging near there at the mo. Though for creative reasons hoping to move to a more happening place as it were
(even though the people in general ive always felt most comfortable with are est end types, working class, salt of the earth).
Nick Lukey
Well-Known Member
One of the best along with McCullin.
David Mitchell
Well-Known Member
We just need a trip 35 
Ivar Dahl-Larsen
Well-Known Member
Well, thanks for telling us about the exhibition and by June I should be able to make a trip. Speaking about a trip, here's mine, looking brand new and maybe I should make myself an assignment, using my trip 35. That might become an interesting trip?
