Kevin Cummins

Kevin Cummins is a renowned British photographer born on July 14, 1953, in Manchester, England. His iconic images of legendary musicians and bands, including David Bowie, Morrissey, Ian Curtis, Patti Smith, and Mick Jagger, have made him a household name.

Kevin's extensive portfolio includes photographs that capture the essence of the flourishing punk scene in Manchester, as well as his work with prestigious theatre companies like The Royal Opera House and The Royal Northern Ballet. His photographs have been featured in various UK publications, such as Elle, Vogue, and The Observer.

During his decade-long tenure as chief photographer for New Musical Express, Kevin's work played a crucial role in shaping the Madchester and Cool Britannia scenes of the 90s. His photographs have graced numerous record sleeves and book jackets, and he continues to contribute to publications in Europe and Japan.

As one of the world's most celebrated music and portrait photographers, Kevin Cummins's stunning collection of photographs is a must-see. We are delighted to showcase his work at our art gallery.

All Kevins prints are printed using the Gelatin Silver Process. Before the advent of digital technology at the end of the twentieth century, the gelatin silver process had been the most commonly used method of making black and white prints since the 1890s. A negative image is transferred to light-sensitive paper that has four layers: a paper base, a white opaque coating of gelatin and barium sulfate that creates a smooth surface, the gelatin layer that holds the silver grains of the photographic image, and a protective gelatin overcoat. Properly exposed gelatin silver prints are quite stable if exhibited under controlled light conditions.

Until the 1970s, art photographers used this process almost exclusively to create high-quality black and white prints. Color photography was considered a commercial medium, not suited to serious artistic expression. Today, as fewer and fewer photographers are working in darkrooms, gelatin silver printing is quickly becoming an antiquated, historic process.

 

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Kevin Cummins, Tony Wilson, photographed for an article about the Hacienda. Manchester, May 1985 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Tony Wilson, photographed for an article about the Hacienda. Manchester, May 1985
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Kevin Cummins, Tony Wilson at The Hacienda, Manchester, 20 May 1983 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Tony Wilson at The Hacienda, Manchester, 20 May 1983
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Kevin Cummins x Shepard Fairey, Ian Curtis Heart & Soul photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins x Shepard Fairey, Ian Curtis Heart & Soul
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Kevin Cummins, Morrissey Silhouette Looking Down, 1990 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Morrissey Silhouette Looking Down, 1990
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Kevin Cummins, Echo And The Bunnymen Liverpool, 1979 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Echo And The Bunnymen Liverpool, 1979
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Kevin Cummins, Courtney Love, 1990s photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Courtney Love, 1990s
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Kevin Cummins, Blondie Manchester, 1977 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Blondie Manchester, 1977
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Kevin Cummins, Oasis in a London alleyway, 1994 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Oasis in a London alleyway, 1994
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Kevin Cummins, Morrissey Long Island, 1991 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Morrissey Long Island, 1991
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Kevin Cummins, The Electric Circus Manchester, 1977 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, The Electric Circus Manchester, 1977
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Kevin Cummins, The Hacienda Manchester, 1988 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, The Hacienda Manchester, 1988
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Kevin Cummins, The Stone Roses Manchester, 1989 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, The Stone Roses Manchester, 1989
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Kevin Cummins, Lou Reed at Free Trade Hall Manchester, 1974 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Lou Reed at Free Trade Hall Manchester, 1974
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Kevin Cummins, Disguise in Love John Cooper Clarke, 1982 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Disguise in Love John Cooper Clarke, 1982
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Kevin Cummins, David Bowie New York, 1997 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, David Bowie New York, 1997
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Kevin Cummins, New Order Bernard Sumner, 1983 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, New Order Bernard Sumner, 1983
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Kevin Cummins, Ice Cube at 51st Street, 1990 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Ice Cube at 51st Street, 1990
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Kevin Cummins, Marc Bolan Manchester, 1977 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Marc Bolan Manchester, 1977
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Kevin Cummins, Bjork, 1993 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Bjork, 1993
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Kevin Cummins, The Fall Manchester, 1978 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, The Fall Manchester, 1978
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Kevin Cummins, Queen Freddie Mercury, 1979 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Queen Freddie Mercury, 1979
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Kevin Cummins, Sex Pistols Christmas Day Huddersfield, 1977 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Sex Pistols Christmas Day Huddersfield, 1977
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Kevin Cummins, Primal Scream Bobby Gillespie, 1991 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Primal Scream Bobby Gillespie, 1991
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Kevin Cummins, Oasis Liam Gallagher, 1994 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Oasis Liam Gallagher, 1994
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Kevin Cummins, David Bowie at Rollarena, 1973 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, David Bowie at Rollarena, 1973
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Kevin Cummins, Morrissey, 1990 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Morrissey, 1990
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Kevin Cummins, Ian Curtis performing at Leigh Festival, 1979 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Ian Curtis performing at Leigh Festival, 1979
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Kevin Cummins, Ian Curtis performing at the Futurama One Festival, 1979 photograph print for sale Smolensky Gallery

Kevin Cummins, Ian Curtis performing at the Futurama One Festival, 1979
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