Charlie Phillips

Charlie Phillips Past and Present 19 December - 12 January 2024

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Past and Present

by Ronald “Charlie” Phillips OBE Celebrating Five Decades of Photography 19 December 2024 - 12 January 2025 The Muse Gallery “Past and Present” is a profound reflection on five decades of Phillips’ work, merging iconic moments from the past with contemporary portraits of British artists and community members. The exhibition also features recently discovered photographs from Italy during the Dolce Vita era, offering a unique glimpse into a vibrant cultural landscape.

Ronald “Charlie” Phillips, born on November 22, 1944, in Jamaica, is celebrated not only as a restaurateur but also as a pivotal documenter of Black London. Best known for his evocative images of Notting Hill during the West Indian migration, Phillips’ extensive portfolio includes captivating photographs of film stars and student protests.

His work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Stern, Harper’s Bazaar, Life, andVogue, as well as in various Italian and Swiss journals.

Recent publications, including “How Great Thou Art,” have highlighted Phillips’ sensitive portrayal of the social and emotional traditions surrounding death in London’s African Caribbean community.

Join us at The Muse Gallery to experience the rich tapestry of history and artistry that “Past and Present” encapsulates. This exhibition is not just a celebration of Phillips’ illustrious career; it is an invitation to reflect on the evolving narrative of our communities through the lens of one of the most influential photographers of our time.

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1. Mohmmed Ali Zurick 1971b/w. 1 2. Mohmmed Ali training Zurick 1971b/w 2 3. Mohammed Ali training Zurick1971b/w 3 4. Mohammed Ali Zurick 1971 b/w 4 5. Mohammed Ali b/w Zurick 1971 5 6. Mohammed Ail b/w Zurick. 1971 6 7. Mohammed Ali b/w Zurick 1971 7 8. Mohmmmed Alib/w Zurick 1971 8 9. Mohammed Ali b/w Zurick 1971 9 10. Mohammed Ali b/w Zurick 1971 10 11. Clive Myrie Black Cultural Archives 2024b/w 12. Clive Myrie on the stairs of Black Cultural Archives 2024colour 13. Italians locals at a Festival date de festival madonnal del montana de clalabria 14. Clive Myrie outside the Black Cultural Archive 2024 15. Clive Myrie Close Up outside the Black Cultural Archive 2024 16. Clive Myrie Close Up Colour 2024 17. Clive Myrie Close Up 2 Colour2024 18. Barrie Jamaican Independence 1962 19. Carnival Couple b/w/ 1966 20. Clinton Cassidy’s Funeral colour 1972 21. Mother and Child colour St Mary’s Jamaica 1982 22. Three dues at the cue club 1966 black and White 23. Protest Darcus Howe b/w 1970 24. Protester against volster 1967 b/w 25. Jamaican Independence 1962 26. Marlon and Dad 1970 27. Duke Vin(2005) 28. Cynthia Pettigew 1969 29. First st carnival 30. Gloria 197 31. Rudi Nryan radical lawyer 32. Steve McQueen 2021 Black Cultural Archive 33. Piss House Pub 1969 34. Piss House Pub 1969 35. Jay Z Glastonbury 2008 36. Judith Jacob 2005 37. Man with the Zoot suit ‘just come’ 1960 38. Singers | Closing grave at Samuel Cotey’s funeral 1970 39. Child with Grandparents

Charlie Phillips OBE, photo by Aliyah Otchere

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