Exemplar: Joy Division by Kevin Cummins Jan 2012
The Manchester Photographic Gallery - http://manchesterphotographic.com - is proud to announce that Kevin Cummins will be exhibiting a special collection of his iconic photographs of Joy Division.
Kevin enjoyed unrivalled access to the band for three years - from their first gig in May 1977 to front man, Ian Curtis' untimely death in May 1980. These stunning photographs have become synonymous with the band and their public persona, as the band’s influence has become increasingly important. This exhibition is not to be missed by any Joy Division fan.
The exhibition - Exemplar: Joy Division will open to the public on FRIDAY 6th JANUARY, which is the date that Kevin did the - now legendary - photoshoot of Joy Division on Hulme Bridge in the snow, January 1979.
Kevin studied photography for four years in Salford. He then embarked on a career which has spanned a broad spectrum of work across the UK - from The National Theatre to Manchester City Football Club. Kevin has contributed to numerous UK publications, including, The Times, The Observer, The Guardian, Esquire, Maxim, Elle, Vogue, Mojo, FourFourTwo and The Big Issue. He spent ten years as the chief photographer for the New Musical Express and was a founding contributor to The Face, the influential style magazine where he won an award for Magazine Cover of the Year. Kevin's work can be seen gracing many record sleeves and book jackets and he regularly contributes to various publications worldwide.
Kevin will also be in conversation with Joy Division/New Order's Stephen Morris on Saturday 7th January at the Manchester School of Photography on Tariff Street, where he will be answering questions & talking about his years of working with Joy Division and New Order and will be signing copies of his Joy Division book. This event is limited to 100 people - there will be a £5 entrance fee, which will be deducted from the purchase price of the book, which will be signed by both Kevin and Stephen.
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