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
It has been seven years since Turner prize Photographer Wolfgang Tillmans has had a major public exhibition in London. For fans of Tillmans work, and there are many, the wait is finally over. Since arriving in the United Kingdom from his homeland Germany twenty years ago Wolgang Tillman has redefined the photographic image and its presentation methods. Tillmans ability to deliver every theme and style of photo with equal importance appears to be one of his adored and most remarked upon abilities. This exhibition pulls together many iconic snapshots created since his arrival from images of his early career to the recent pieces created especially for this exhibit at the Serpentine Gallery. It is a stunning collection of work which reinforces all the attributes that Tillman is noted and respected for. Regardless of the themes which are broad, from the unconventional to the abstract subjects, the process of the print is the joyful soul of each piece. Until September 2010, finally again, the work of Wolfgang Tillman.