Steven Meisel's Rare London Portraits at Photo London 2026
Steven Meisel, renowned as a master in fashion photography, has been appointed the Master of Photography for Photo London 2026. His exhibition will showcase a unique collection of London portraits, including the celebrated Anglo-Saxon Attitude series, at Olympia, London, from May 13 to May 17. Co-founder Michael Benson remarked that Meisel's involvement is "a rare and special thing for the fair." Known for his limited public appearances and few exhibitions, Meisel's portraits feature notable models like Stella Tennant, Bella Freud, and Twiggy, photographed in 1993 across various London sites. His initial professional assignment in London followed his collaboration with Madonna on the book Sex. Tickets can be purchased at a 20% discount for Guardian readers using the code GUARDIAN.
Key facts
- Steven Meisel is Master of Photography at Photo London 2026
- Exhibition at Olympia, London, from 13 to 17 May
- Features Anglo-Saxon Attitude series from 1993
- Includes portraits of Stella Tennant, Honor Fraser, Bella Freud, Twiggy, Marlon Richards
- Meisel rarely speaks in press and has few public exhibitions
- Co-founder Michael Benson called it 'a rare and special thing'
- Meisel's first London assignment followed Madonna's book Sex
- Guardian readers get 20% off tickets with code GUARDIAN
Entities
Artists
- Steven Meisel
- Madonna
- Isabella Blow
- Stella Tennant
- Honor Fraser
- Bella Freud
- Twiggy
- Marlon Richards
- Plum Sykes
- Lucy Ferry
- Lady Louise Campbell
- Alexander McQueen
- Bryan Ferry
- Keith Richards
- Michael Benson
Institutions
- Photo London
- British Vogue
- Vogue Italia
- Per Lui
- Olympia London
- The Guardian
- Roxy Music
Locations
- London
- New York
- Paris
- Spitalfields
- Notting Hill
- Portobello Road
- Olympia