1980s pop music was fun, vibrant and flamboyant. Electronic dance music and new wave flourished underpinned by the heavy use of synthesizers and catchy vocals and the creative energy of British youth culture became more style-oriented, fuelled by the emergence of the video age notably the introduction of MTV.
Music photography played a pivotal role in capturing the essence of the era, and The Face magazine was at the forefront. Founded by ex-NME and Smash Hit’s editor Nick Logan and designed by maestro typographer Neville Brody, it was known for its cutting-edge style and innovation. Artists of the 80’s that came up during this era - Madonna, Spandau Ballet, Paul Weller, Grace Jones and Boy George were image savvy. They were matched by top photographers including some from the fashion industry in an the era when rock and fashion blurred. The magazine's pages became a visual diary of the vibrant music scene, leaving an indelible mark on pop culture history.
Exclusive 1980s pop music montage print created using photographs taken by Jill Furmanovsky during the era.
The Eurythmics captured during a photo shoot in Paris, 1986 for the cover art for their album 'Revenge'
Paul Weller photographed for The Face magazine (April 1983 - Issue 36), not long after he formed The Style Council with Mick Talbot.
Sheila Rock photographed this iconic image of Siouxsie Sioux for the Face Magazine in February 1982.
Morrissey captured by Jill Furmanovsky at her London studio in December 1983, during the early days of The Smiths
'Goddess' portrait of Siouxsie Sioux taken at Jill Furmanovsky's studio in November 1983
Annie Lennox from The Eurythmics photographed at Holborn Studios in London in 1983.
Boy George captured during a photo shoot for The Face Magazine in 1982
Colour image of Pink Floyd performing during their British Winter tour in 1974
The Arctic Monkeys photographed by Kevin Westenberg at the Palácio da Justiça, Lisbon for Mojo Magazine in September 2022.
Limited edition screen print of Amy Winehouse by artist David Studwell.
Cat was renowned for his playing in the extreme high register. He claimed that he developed his screaming high notes to impress the girls.
Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, artist & writer. He has been influential in popular music & culture for more than five decades.
Florence and the Machine's style is described as 'dark, robust & romantic', a mix of "classic soul & midnight-on-the-moors English art rock.
Pulp are considered to be one of the most innovative and popular bands of the late 20th century and key figures of Britpop
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band who were in the vanguard of the British music Invasion that became popular in the US in 1964–65.
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Jill Furmanovsky is one of the greatest ever rock & roll photographers with a huge archive of iconic shots of the world's best music artists
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Stunning collection of limited edition prints of David Bowie created by award-winning photographer Markus Klinko.
