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UNRULY. The Body in Punk shows work of artists and photographers including Derek Ridgers who were either part of or inspired by the punk movement, with a primary focus on the 1970s to 1980s, and spanning examples from the UK, Eastern and Western Europe. Featuring around 130 works, the exhibition traces punk’s origins in 1970's London and shows how the movement spread and changed – with a special focus on Berlin's subcultures, now on at ARoS Art Museum in Denmark
Read More1996 wasn’t just a year — it was a cultural turning point. The height of Cool Britannia, when Britain became the global epicentre of music, fashion, club culture and attitude.
Read MoreThe book ‘From Somerset to the World’ celebrates 200 years of Clarks’ evolution from a small Quaker family business in rural Somerset to a global cultural icon. The beautifully illustrated volume by Alexander Newman uses over 1,200 images including those from Dave Swindells archive. The book traces the brand’s journey — from early sheepskin slippers to landmark styles like the Desert Boot and Wallabee — and shows how Clarks became woven into subcultures worldwide.
Read MoreDerek Ridgers photographs 10 trans mens portraits for an editorial ‘In All Their Glory’ for 10 Men magazine, issue 62. Each bringing their own story, energy and artistry to the shoot.
Read MoreThe Leigh Bowery! retrospective exhibition is now in it’s closing week, after a successful six month tenure at the Tate Modern in London. An immersive journey into the life and legacy of Australian-born performance artist, designer and club provocateur Leigh Bowery (1961 - 1994).
The below gallery shows several pages from the accompanying extensive exhibition book. Featuring images from Dave Swindells’s archive (Time Out Club Editor from 1986 - 2001) along with Derek Ridgers club archive.
Both Dave and Derek photographed London’s diverse and rich club culture during the 1980’s, notably the infamous and decadent club hosted by Leigh Bowery ‘Taboo’ where defiant outrageousness challenged conservative norms and the crowd that frequented it became legendary.
Read MoreStreet photographer Shane Taylor covered the Gloobles x Ocean pocket guide launch at Shreeji News on Marylebone. Inspired by the film Ocean with David Attenborough, the Gloobles pocket guide takes you to the best places to eat, adventure and stay around the UK with a focus on the sea.
Read MoreThe Face Magazine: Culture Shift at the National Portrait Gallery celebrates the iconic publication, known for its trailblazing take on youth culture and style, featuring Derek Ridgers nightlife photography from the 1980’s.
Read MoreAn overview of photography books and zines published in 2024 from the archives of Derek Ridgers and Dave Swindells.
Read MoreOn Friday 4th October 2024, the Fashion & Textile Museum in Bermondsey launches their new exhibition ‘Outlaws: Fashion Renegades of 80’s London’. Derek Ridgers image of Leigh Bowery photographed in his home in 1987 is selected as the poster image and will be available as a limited edition print. The exhibition runs until March 2025.
Read MoreDerek Ridgers was invited to the Martin Parr Foundation in Bristol to be interviewed for Martin’s ‘Sofa Sessions’ series. They discuss Derek’s photographic career and his extensive youth culture archive.
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