Charlie Phillips Past and Present
19 December - 12 January 2024
The Muse Gallery
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Past and Present
by Ronald “Charlie” Phillips OBE
Celebrating Five Decades of Photography
19 December 2024 - 12 January 2025
The Muse Gallery
“Past and Present” is a profound reflection on five decades of Phillips’ work, merging iconic moments from the past with contemporary portraits of British artists and community members. The exhibition also features recently discovered photographs from Italy during the Dolce Vita era, offering a unique glimpse into a vibrant cultural landscape.
Ronald “Charlie” Phillips, born on November 22, 1944, in Jamaica, is celebrated not only as a restaurateur but also as a pivotal documenter of Black London. Best known for his evocative images of Notting Hill during the West Indian migration, Phillips’ extensive portfolio includes captivating photographs of film stars and student protests. His work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Stern, Harper’s Bazaar, Life, andVogue, as well as in various Italian and Swiss journals.
Recent publications, including “How Great Thou Art,” have highlighted Phillips’ sensitive portrayal of the social and emotional traditions surrounding death in London’s African Caribbean community.
Join us at The Muse Gallery to experience the rich tapestry of history and artistry that “Past and Present” encapsulates. This exhibition is not just a celebration of Phillips’ illustrious career; it is an invitation to reflect on the evolving narrative of our communities through the lens of one of the most influential photographers of our time.
1. Mohmmed Ali Zurick 1971b/w. 1
2. Mohmmed Ali training Zurick 1971b/w 2
3. Mohammed Ali training Zurick1971b/w 3
4. Mohammed Ali Zurick 1971 b/w 4
5. Mohammed Ali b/w Zurick 1971 5
6. Mohammed Ail b/w Zurick. 1971 6
7. Mohammed Ali b/w Zurick 1971 7
8. Mohmmmed Alib/w Zurick 1971 8
9. Mohammed Ali b/w Zurick 1971 9
10. Mohammed Ali b/w Zurick 1971 10
11. Clive Myrie Black Cultural Archives 2024b/w
12. Clive Myrie on the stairs of Black Cultural Archives 2024colour
13. Italians locals at a Festival date de festival madonnal del montana de clalabria
14. Clive Myrie outside the Black Cultural Archive 2024
15. Clive Myrie Close Up outside the Black Cultural Archive 2024
16. Clive Myrie Close Up Colour 2024
17. Clive Myrie Close Up 2 Colour2024
18. Barrie Jamaican Independence 1962
19. Carnival Couple b/w/ 1966
20. Clinton Cassidy’s Funeral colour 1972
21. Mother and Child colour St Mary’s Jamaica 1982
22. Three dues at the cue club 1966 black and White
23. Protest Darcus Howe b/w 1970
24. Protester against volster 1967 b/w
25. Jamaican Independence 1962
26. Marlon and Dad 1970
27. Duke Vin(2005)
28. Cynthia Pettigew 1969
29. First st carnival
30. Gloria 197
31. Rudi Nryan radical lawyer
32. Steve McQueen 2021 Black Cultural Archive
33. Piss House Pub 1969
34. Piss House Pub 1969
35. Jay Z Glastonbury 2008
36. Judith Jacob 2005
37. Man with the Zoot suit ‘just come’ 1960
38. Singers | Closing grave at Samuel Cotey’s funeral 1970
39. Child with Grandparents
Charlie Phillips
OBE, photo by Aliyah Otchere