David Nixon

Sitterback to top

• David Nixon (1919-1978), Magician and entertainer. Sitter in 1 portrait.

Artistback to top

• Bob Collins (1924-2002), Photographer. Artist of 193 portraits, Sitter in 5 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Nixon's interest in photography was sparked during World War Two when he was entertaining the forces in West Africa. By the 1960s he was using a Polaroid 800 and focusing on family portraits.

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• Shooting Stars: Photographs by Bob Collins (17 September 2012 - 21 April 2013)

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Flowers and plants
• Science, appliance and technology