Peter Marlow's 'The English Cathedral' at Southwark Cathedral
An exhibition of Peter Marlow's series 'The English Cathedral' opens July 21 through August 31 at Southwark Cathedral, London's oldest Gothic church. Marlow (1952-2016), a Magnum Photos president and acclaimed British photographer, captured 42 Anglican cathedrals across England in natural light, focusing on naves, wooden ceilings, Gothic arches, and altars. The project contrasts with his earlier conflict-zone journalism and personal documentary work like 'Liverpool: Looking Out to Sea'.
Key facts
- Peter Marlow (1952-2016) was a British photographer and twice president of Magnum Photos.
- The English Cathedral series documents 42 Anglican cathedrals across England.
- Marlow photographed the cathedrals in natural light, avoiding artificial illumination.
- The exhibition runs from July 21 to August 31 at Southwark Cathedral.
- Southwark Cathedral is the oldest Gothic church in London, with roots dating to the 11th century.
- Marlow's earlier work includes conflict-zone journalism and the project 'Liverpool: Looking Out to Sea'.
- The Anglican cathedrals' architectural lineage often predates the English Reformation of the 16th century.
- The photographs emphasize naves, rosette-covered wooden ceilings, Gothic arches, altars, and apses.
Entities
Artists
- Peter Marlow
Institutions
- Magnum Photos
- Southwark Cathedral
- Church of England
Locations
- London
- England
- Southwark Cathedral
- Liverpool