Graham Nash. Wild Tales

Proud Camden is pleased to announce Wild Tales, an exhibition of photographs and original drawings by Graham Nash, founding member of 'The Hollies' and later 'Crosby, Stills and Nash'. The exhibition is launching in conjuncture with the release of his classic rock memoir of the same name with an exclusive book signing with Graham Nash on 9th October from 2 - 3 pm to a backdrop of his exhibition.

A legendary singer/songwriter, Nash is also an internationally renowned photographer, artist and digital imaging pioneer. Proud Camden is thrilled to host a collection of both Nash's candid and often striking photographs, alongside his bold and strong pastels. The intimate series of photographs feature Joni Mitchell lost in rapture to a melody, Neil Young driving into a distant landscape, David Crosby and other 70s greats. They display a natural spontaneity and a relaxed charm; his images are a true insight into his life on the road.

Nash's artwork shows a gentle appreciation for form, having been described as a manifestation of his love of music and art over the past 50 years. Whether he's painting, photographing or writing music, Nash taps into the same energy to find his creative centre - a true artist in every sense of the word.

The signing will take place prior to his live performance later that evening at the Royal Albert Hall. Wild Tales will run from 9th - 20th October at Proud Camden.

Graham Nash has helped shape the world around him through ideas, innovations, and influential works of art for more than four decades. A legendary singer/songwriter, Nash is also an internationally renowned photographer and digital imaging pioneer. He rose to fame with British Invasion hit makers ‘The Hollies’ and went on to form ‘Crosby, Stills & Nash’ in 1968. Nash has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, and is in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Nash is also widely known as an activist in support of causes related to social justice, peace, environmental stewardship and progressive politics. “I believe that knowledge is power, that information and ideas are vital to our very survival, that our many problems should be faced, and can be dealt with,” says Nash.

Graham Nash was born in Blackpool, 2nd February 1942, where his mother had been evacuated to during World War Two. His family returned to Salford and this is where Nash grew up and met band mate Allan Clarke with whom he formed ‘The Hollies’. Inspired by his father, an amateur photographer, Nash first started taking pictures when he was ten years old: “I had a camera before I had a guitar” he remembers.

Nash has exhibited his photography worldwide. His work is collected in the book Eye to Eye: Photographs by Graham Nash, and he curates others; work in Taking Aim: Unforgettable Rock ‘n’ Roll Photographs Selected by Graham Nash. In a third book (and CD collection), Off The Record, Nash’s Manuscript Originals presents handwritten images of the lyrics from 25 of the world’s best loved songs. In 1990, he established Nash Editions, now one of the world’s top photographic printmaking houses – and recognised by the Smithsonian Institution for its role in the invention of digital fine art printing.

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