‘Sade wasn’t particularly friendly’: the stories behind music’s most iconic portraits – in pictures
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Key context: <p>In a career spanning six decades, photographer Gered Mankowitz has nurtured trusting relationships with many of the twentieth century’s defining artists. As he celebrates his 80th birthday, Mankowitz opens up about the stories behind iconic images of Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, Annie Lennox and others that have have become indelible parts of pop culture history. These images are taken from <a href="https://www.accartbooks.com/us/book/gered-mankowitz-photographs/">Gered Mankowitz: Photographs</a>, out now via ACC Art Books; much of Greg’s work is also displayed at Iconic Images Gallery, London</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/aug/03/gered-mankowitz-gallery-interview-eurythmics-revenge-young-sade-diamond-life-wham-rolling-stones">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
In a career spanning six decades, photographer Gered Mankowitz has nurtured trusting relationships with many of the twentieth century’s defining artists. As he celebrates his 80th birthday, Mankowitz opens up about the stories behind iconic images of Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, Annie Lennox and others that have have become indelible parts of pop culture history. These images are taken from Gered Mankowitz: Photographs, out now via ACC Art Books; much of Greg’s work is also displayed at Iconic Images Gallery, London Continue reading...
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