Derek Jarman
(1942-1994), Film-maker, painter, stage designer, gardener and campaigner for gay rights(Michael) Derek Elworthy Jarman
Sitter in 16 portraits
Painter and film-maker. Jarman studied painting at the Slade School of Art (1963-7) before moving into costume and set design for the Royal Ballet. His first feature film Sebastiane (1976) explored modern Britain, artistic idols and homosexuality. Jubilee (1977) is a cult classic film of the punk era, made in the Silver Jubilee year of Queen Elizabeth II. Subsequent films include Caravaggio (1985), The Garden (1991), Wittgenstein (1993) and Blue (1994). Jarman was also known for his writing and poetry, his gardening, and his work as an influential gay rights activist. Jarman died of an AIDS related illness.
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by Terry O'Neill
digital R-type colour print from original transparency, 1980s
NPG x126156
by David Gwinnutt
modern bromide print from original negative, 1982
NPG x199665
by David Gwinnutt
modern bromide print from original negative, 1982-1983
NPG x199674
by Dick Scott-Stewart
bromide fibre print, 1983
NPG x199656
by Piet Goethals
inkjet print on Baryta paper, 1992
NPG x199409
by David Thompson
toned and redeveloped archival print on Kentmere paper, 1992
NPG x46516
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