Exhibition

Dennis Morris: Music + Life

27 June - 28 September 2025
Monday-Wednesday: 10am-6pm, Thursday-Friday: 10am-8pm, Saturday: 10am-6pm, Sunday: 11am-6pm

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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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Thursday & Friday 10.00–20.00

Saturday 10.00–18.00

Sunday 11.00–18.00

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