One of the many benefits of being Elton John is that you've got the dosh and star power to buy some of the finest art on earth. And his collection of photography, as this huge V&A exhibition proved, is absolutely world class, filled with the best works by the biggest names. The show was quite literally a 'best of' compilation of modern photography, including fashion, reportage, erotic and fine art takes on the genre, and all tied together with the narrative thread of Elton John and David Furnish's own personal tastes. Dazzling, glamorous, excellent photography that absolutely won't go breaking your heart.
Waplington's iconic original 'Living Room' series documented the often joyful everyday reality of life on a Midlands council estate in the early 1990s. This show uncovered previously unseen gems from the same series: images that are so full of love and life, so devoid of judgement and condescension, so personal and private that you felt like you were peeking into someone's intimate moments. They evoke a strong sense of nostalgia and community, reflecting a time and place with honesty and warmth.
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