Elton John's Photography Collection at V&A Museum
The 'Fragile Beauty' exhibition at the V&A Museum in London will showcase over 300 unique prints from the photography collection of Sir Elton John and David Furnish, starting on May 18. Curated by Duncan Forbes, this display in the Sainsbury Gallery features works from 140 photographers spanning from 1950 to today, including notable names like Robert Mapplethorpe, Cindy Sherman, and Ai Weiwei. Additionally, a significant installation of 149 images from Nan Goldin's 'Thanksgiving' series will be part of the exhibition. The thematic focus will delve into the interplay between strength and vulnerability in human experiences. John and Furnish's partnership with the V&A commenced in 2014 with a loan of photographs by Horst P. Horst.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Fragile Beauty' at V&A Museum, London
- Opens May 18
- Over 300 rare prints from Elton John and David Furnish's collection
- 140 photographers represented
- Works from 1950 to present
- Curated by Duncan Forbes
- Held in Sainsbury Gallery, South Kensington
- Includes Nan Goldin's 'Thanksgiving' series installation of 149 photos
- Features Robert Mapplethorpe, Cindy Sherman, William Eggleston, Zanele Muholi, Ai Weiwei, Carrie Mae Weems, Sally Mann
- Fashion photography by Horst P. Horst, Irving Penn, Herb Ritts
- Thematic exploration of strength and vulnerability
- John and Furnish's first loan to V&A was in 2014
Entities
Artists
- Elton John
- David Furnish
- Duncan Forbes
- Nan Goldin
- Robert Mapplethorpe
- Cindy Sherman
- William Eggleston
- Zanele Muholi
- Ai Weiwei
- Carrie Mae Weems
- Sally Mann
- Horst P. Horst
- Irving Penn
- Herb Ritts
Institutions
- V&A Museum
- Tate Modern
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- South Kensington