Camera Press at 70 - A Lifetime In Pictures

17th May – 10th June 2017

Art Bermondsey Project Space

The archive is very pleased to be contributing to an exhibition marking the 70th anniversary of the independent picture agency, Camera Press. Two of Terence Donovan’s portraits of Diana, Princess of Wales are on display as part of the celebratory show curated by Emma Blau.

Founded in 1947, Camera Press celebrates it’s Platinum anniversary this year with Camera Press at 70 - a lifetime in pictures. Drawing on an unparalleled collection of images, and featuring work by some of the most iconic names in the industry this exhibition offers a fascinating insight into photography from the 1940s to the present day.

Alongside Donovan’s portraits, work by photographic legends such as Yousuf Karsh, Cecil Beaton and Jane Bown through to contemporary names that include Andy Gotts, John Swannell, Jason Bell, Jillian Edelstein, Chris Floyd and Laura Pannack will be on display.

The exhibition will feature two further 70th anniversaries: 1947 was the year the young Princess Elizabeth wed Prince Philip and the British 17th May – 10th June 2017 Art Bermondsey Project Space

Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) was founded. The first photographs distributed by Camera Press were of the wedding of the future Queen, and this famous image by Baron will sit alongside more recent unique portraits of Princess Diana (including Terence Donovan’s), The Queen’s Jubilee and the christening of Prince George. The exclusive BAFTA portrait collection will shine a light on many well-loved actors from the worlds of TV and film.

17th May – 10th June 2017

Art Bermondsey Project Space

183-185 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3UW

More details can be found on the Camera Press website