until Sunday January 05 2025

V&A South Kensington
Cromwell Road
SW7 2RL London
United Kingdom

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The V&A present a major exhibition of modern and contemporary photography, on loan from the private collection of Sir Elton John and David Furnish. Showcasing over 300 rare prints from over 140 photographers – the majority of which will be on display to the public for the first time

More than 300 rare prints from over 140 photographers – the majority of which will be on display to the public for the first time

A new V&A retrospective divided into eight themes, from reportage and the male body to American photography and celebrity. Works from artists such as Cindy Sherman, Gillian Wearing and Diane Arbus are exhibited alongside fashion photography by the likes of Irving Penn, Horst P Horst and Herb Ritts. Highlights include intimate portraits of Marilyn Monroe, and Nan Goldin’s Thanksgiving series.

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Photo: Elton John: Egg On His Face, New York, David LaChapelle, 1999