David Bailey 'Then'

In June the Hamiltons presented a collection of work entitled 'David Bailey, NOW'. Just over a month later 13 Carlos Place is now housing another sensational, the David Bailey showcase, this time simply titled 'THEN'. Whilst it almost seems bazaar that the present has taken residency before the past. You could easily imagine that by placing the exhibitions in such a format that Bailey has something to say or prove, and perhaps he does. Although I imagine, taking my clues from the title that the point of this collection isn't to present something new. There are a few well known images like the iconic Mick Jagger in his fur lined hoodie, but mainly they are well less known. The true beauty of Baileys 'THEN' is that this is a collection of contact sheets,and with these shots you get to observe not only the versatility of the master that is David Bailey, but also the versatility and character of the sitter. 'NOW','THEN' and obviously for the 'yet to come' David Bailey.

Text Katriona Flynn