Warhol, Lynch & Burroughs

The pictures of Andy Warhol, David Lynch and William S Burroughs are currently on show at The Photographer's Gallery in Oxford Circus. Not primarily known for their photography, the 3 capsule exhibitions cast an intimate and thought provoking light on the period from which each artist worked.

Jerry Hall, 1976 -1987

Andy Warhol

People in the Street, 1976

Andy Warhol

Warhol's photographs clearly refrence his fascination with advertising which we know so well from his painting and prints. His pictures are lively, full of energy and interestingly, people. 

David Lynch's photographs were unsurprisingly cinematic, dramatic and ominous

Untitled (England) late 80s early 90s

Lynch

Lodz, 2000

Lynch

Some favourites of mine from Burroughs are too difficult to find pictures of, but involve roses being shoved in to coca cola bottles - a favourite practice of mine during my kooky university phase...

Probably London, 1972

William S Burroughs

Unknown photographer, Tangier

William S Burroughs

Lacroix

Jewellery from the south of France that influenced the creation of a Lacroix 1987 wedding dress.

Christian Lacroix's haute couture embodies all the lavish opulence one imagines haute couture should be.

Moon and Stars

How amazing are these earrings? Unfortunately they're clip ons, so I can't really wear these guys without a constant fear of losing them.

Katharine Hamnett

I was reminded of Katharine Hamnett's amazing black and white campaigns today. There are some really good ones

 Hamnett's perhaps best known for her slogan protest T-Shirts, which she first made in the early 1980s and were worn and championed by popstars far and wide - that T-shirt in that Wham! video for example...

Here she is meeting Margaret Thatcher, who must have been trying very hard not to look at the blaring words of Hamnett's top.

Better the devil you know!

Kylie looking like she should be on the cover of ID this week.

Hungry Heart

I found Dad's records in a dark corner of my room last week - he has an enviable collection. I have borrowed the two Bruce Springsteen albums and the Ian Dury record to decorate my room with until I grudgingly have to give them back. My music taste is entirely inherited from my parents really, Bruce ranks embarrassingly high on my play count.

Hello Mum!

Last night I found this photograph of my Mum sandwiched between the pages of a book I hadn't looked through for a long time. The first time I saw it years ago, I remember hoping she had kept everything she is wearing because I think she looks amazing. She's always been a bit of style queen.