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MEDIA ALERT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MADDOX GALLERY PRESENTS ICONS, A SOLO EXHIBITION BY FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHER, ANDY GOTTS OPENING 2ND SEPTEMBER 2021

Glancing through this array of stars from stage, screen and catwalk – a seemingly comprehensive list of all the cultural icons of our time – it is hard to believe that just one person unites all of these famous faces.

Starting his career as a portrait photographer in 1990 following a serendipitous encounter with Stephen Fry, Andy Gotts MBE is revered for his ability to capture portraits that feel as intimate as they are revealing, taking simple yet powerful photographs that depict the person behind the persona.

With a technical approach that sees him attend photoshoots alone, Andy works without a barrage of assistants, forging personal relationships with his subjects and using the same basic principles of lighting that he was taught at college. Highlighting the irony that we routinely take people whose beauty is their livelihood and airbrush them beyond recognition, Andy has a fierce loyalty to realism and refrains from editing his photos in the post-production process that we are now so accustomed to. This stripped-back approach and commitment to authenticity results in one-of-a-kind photographs of the world’s most famous figures, portraying the reality of the lived-in faces that they are both comfortable with and proud of.

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ELTON JOHN

NAOMI CAMPBELL

HARRISON FORD

ROBIN WILLIAMS

CLAUDIA SCHIFFER

KYLIE MINOGUE

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RINGO STARR

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GEORGE CLOONEY

ELLE MACPHERSON

STEPHEN FRY

PIERCE BROSNAN

MICHAEL CAINE

IAN MCKELLEN

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CLINT EASTWOOD

BRAD PITT

TOM HANKS

JULIA ROBERTS

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“I have two specific ‘GOTTS’ looks in my shots”, Andy explains. “My subjects either look miffed or quirky. This comes about as my shots happen during a conversation we are having at the time; so, whether we are having an intense chat or are in the middle of a rude joke…I am capturing that decisive moment in time. That split second, I as a photographer, choose to ‘click’ my shutter”.

Born from a wish list of people whom he had yet to shoot, ICONS is a collection of portraits that bring together the many famous faces and personal icons that have played a part in Andy’s career to date. Now celebrating 30 years within the industry as well as the launch of his latest book, the exhibition offers a diverse spread of icons old and new; of stars that have all come to be united by the wider and unique vision of one photographer, Andy Gotts.

Opening at Maddox Gallery’s Westbourne Grove location, Maddox Gallery CEO, John Russo, comments “Andy’s ability to capture an array of personalities in their most raw and naturally human form is testament to both his skill as an MBE honoured fine art photographer and his talent with people. Every Andy Gotts portrait is underpinned by a unique connection with his subject, allowing him to capture even the most internationally renowned Hollywood stars in a way that has never been seen before”.

ABOUT ANDY GOTTS Over three decades Dr Andy Gotts MBE has created some of the most striking images seen in popular culture, yet he still describes himself as just a movie buff who happens to be a photographer. His unique portrait style is renowned for capturing the personality and charisma of numerous framed sitters, such as Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Sidney Poitier, Julia Roberts, Harrison Ford and Tony Curtis, among many, many others. His aim for photo sessions to be relaxed and intimate conversations, interrupted only by the occasional ‘click’ of his camera. This approach results in stunning, naturalistic portraits that, although they eschew the seductive traps of airbrushing and heavy styling, are nonetheless highly impactful. Known as ‘One-Shot Gotts’, a name bestowed by Paul Newman, he has a unique ability to distil the essence of his subjects, leaving us with an array of images that say more about these famous faces than words ever can. @drgotts

ABOUT MADDOX GALLERY Founded in 2015, Maddox Gallery has quickly established itself as an international powerhouse within the world of contemporary and modern art. With five locations in London, Gstaad and Los Angeles showcasing some of the most respected blue-chip, established and emerging artists, our galleries are welcoming spaces in which both seasoned and aspiring collectors can immerse themselves in the art world.

Exhibiting artworks by some of the most talented emerging artists of today, including The Connor Brothers, Bradley Theodore and Joseph Klibansky, we are dedicated to supporting the work of the artists within the Maddox Gallery group. Alongside established names like RETNA and David Yarrow, to world-renowned figures such as Banksy, KAWS, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, our galleries have become central London hubs for both artists and art-enthusiasts alike. @maddoxgallery

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ICONS will be available to view from the 2nd September to the 19th September at Maddox Gallery, 112 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 5RU and online at www.maddoxgallery.com

ONLINE www.maddoxgallery.com

PR CONTACT PR Manager - Sophie Hutchings Email - sophie@maddoxgallery.com

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