Witness intimate portraits of musical icons and Black British life in post-war London.
This major retrospective celebrates Dennis Morris, the British-Jamaican photographer famed for intimate portraits of musicians including Bob Marley and the Sex Pistols. The exhibition explores 20th-century moments from reggae’s soulful spirit to punk’s rebellious energy, revealing the personalities behind the music.
Alongside, Morris’s early documentary images depict Black British life in post-war London neighbourhoods, capturing everyday experiences with honesty and respect. Together, these works offer a vivid insight into the intersection of music, identity and social change, portraying cultural icons, overlooked communities and daily life together with authenticity and depth.

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16-18 Ramillies Street, London, Greater London, W1F 7LW
020 7087 9300
Opening times
Monday - Wednesday 10.00–18.00
Thursday & Friday 10.00–20.00
Saturday 10.00–18.00
Sunday 11.00–18.00
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Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day