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Ray Burmiston

Over the span of three decades, Ray Burmiston’s portraiture has captured some of the most iconic figures of our time. From environmentalist Sir David Attenborough and physicist Stephen Hawking to the style icons and cultural trailblazers of their respective decades—Kylie Minogue, Nick Cave, David Bowie, and Kate Moss—his work is a testament to his unique ability to forge authentic connections; an ability to create the perfect conditions to capture completely unfiltered moments where the personality of the sitter speaks to you almost immediately.
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Unfiltered moments

Perhaps because he has walked in both worlds; as the frontman of the 1980s pop band, the Passion Puppets, his immersion in the artistic community afforded him a rare vantage point—one where he could connect deeply with his subjects. After transitioning from music to photography, Burmiston started capturing portraits of fellow artists, became the official photographer for artists like Kylie Minogue, Boyzone, East 17, and the Spice Girls, leading to commissions from music magazines such as Echoes, D.J., Top Of The Pops, and Smash Hits. Beyond his commercial work, Burmiston has contributed to charitable causes. In 2020, he launched “Take A Moment,” a personal exhibition aimed at raising awareness for mental health, featuring photographs of celebrities with their eyes closed to capture a sense of calm and vulnerability – featured in the National Portrait Gallery and annually on Piccadilly Lights. For the first time ever, Burmiston’s work will be available in limited editions, making this a rare opportunity to own a piece of his distinctive portfolio.

Our curator says

Ray Burmiston’s exclusive limited edition prints with STYLL give collectors the rare chance to own portraits with an intimate quality of iconic figures such as David Bowie, Billy Idol, LL Cool J, Kylie Minogue, and NWA. Unlike typical celebrity photography, Burmiston’s history as a pop band frontman enables him to build unique rapport with his subjects, capturing unfiltered moments of genuine personality and vulnerability. These editions mark the first time Burmiston’s personal and significant work is available as collectible prints, enhancing their rarity and appeal. Collecting his photography means acquiring striking images of famous personalities alongside a distinctive vision shaped by empathy and authentic connection.