Proud Galleries

06/09/2024

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London's iconic Proud Galleries in Charing Cross is currently dazzling visitors with its latest exhibition, "DRAG: Observing the Glamour of Subversion".

06/09/2024

10 years later and we are back to celebrate Grace once more. The exhibition 30 Years of Grace: Jeff Buckley by Merri Cyr opens Friday the 13th from 6-9pm at Proud Galleries!

20 years ago today Jeff Buckley's seminal album 'Grace' was released. Photographer Merri Cyr took the historic image while Buckley was listening to a Patti Smith song and said of her time photographing him; "Jeff allowed me to photograph him in an uncensored way: while he was playing, being interviewed, at dinner, at rest - everything. He wanted people to see his authentic self as opposed to a rock icon....I think he liked how I saw him through the camera - which hopefully was with empathy."

The Grace album cover, he's listening to a Patti Smith song. This shoot was done in Williamsburg, Brooklyn at Arcadia, 1993 © Merri Cyr Photography

05/09/2024

We’re thrilled to announce our latest exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of Grace, the iconic album by Jeff Buckley. This stunning collection of photographs by Merri Cyr offers an intimate glimpse into the life and artistry of one of music’s most influential voices.

📅 13-24th September
📍 Proud Galleries, London
🎟️ Opening night Friday 13th from 6-9pm!

Join us as we honour the legacy of Grace and the man behind the music. 🎶

13/07/2024

PROUD GALLERIES PRESENTS GREATEST HITS: A PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION BY CHRIS CUFFARO

Exhibition opens Tuesday 2 July / London WC2N 6BP / Tuesday to Saturday 11 to 6pm / [email protected] / Free Entry

SLASH
© Chris Cuffaro
London, U.K. 2000
Digital archival print hand signed by the photographer
Paper size 17 x 22 inches
Edition of 50
£600+VAT GBP
Certificate of Authenticity

‘Digital stripped art of its substance, but I still add my soul to my photos.’ Chris Cuffaro

Proud Galleries is excited to present ‘Greatest Hits’, an exhibition celebrating photographer, director, and producer Chris Cuffaro and his 30-year journey in music photography. Chris shares the stories behind his most iconic images and the making of this extraordinary collection. After three decades of shooting in Los Angeles, Chris felt it was time to honour his two greatest loves: photography and music.

This exhibition showcases Chris’s passion, featuring the best of his extensive catalogue of music photography and a trailer of his documentary. From candid back-alley shots to studio portraits, ‘Greatest Hits’ includes legendary names such as Nirvana, George Harrison, No Doubt, Ice Cube, Alice in Chains, Red Hot Chili Peppers, INXS, Pearl Jam, Jane’s Addiction, Korn, Rob Zombie, Iggy Pop, Willie Nelson, and many more. These photographs are not just part of music history but now reveal the artist behind the lens.

‘Greatest Hits’ is Chris Cuffaro’s way of expressing gratitude to everyone he has worked with over the years, celebrating the moments and artists that have helped him live his dream.

06/07/2024

Congratulations to Stephen Wright on having his iconic shot of The Smiths displayed at the National Portrait Gallery. The exhibition featuring this work is on from 15 July onwards and editions are available to purchase on our website.

04/06/2024

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.

25/05/2024

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.

24/05/2024

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.

16/05/2024

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.

07/05/2024

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'.

01/05/2024

27/04/2024

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.

27/04/2024

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.

26/04/2024

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.

25/04/2024

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.

24/04/2024

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.