PAT POPE
Pat Pope is a British photographer renowned for his compelling portraits of musicians, particularly during the 1990s Britpop era. Born in 1966 in Tunbridge Wells, he studied photography at the London College of Communication and quickly became a sought-after figure in the music industry. Pope captured iconic images of artists such as David Bowie, Radiohead, PJ Harvey, and Morrissey, with his work appearing in publications like Melody Maker, NME, and Q.
STAFF PICKS
Signed limited edition print by photographer Pat Pope of Morrissey. Taken in 1997 for the August edition of Melody Maker and shot in London, England. The Melody Maker feature was titled "The importance of being Morrissey" and featured a series of images from the photo shoot with Pat
Signed limited edition print of Liam Gallagher photographed by Pat Pope at the Creation Records office, London in 1994.
Creation Records was an influential British independent record label founded in 1983 by Alan McGee. Known for its pivotal role in the rise of indie and alternative rock, the label launched iconic bands like Oasis, Primal Scream, and My Bloody Valentine. Creation became synonymous with the 1990s Britpop movement, shaping the sound of a generation. This image of Liam Gallagher was used on the cover of Tim Abbot's 1997 book 'Oasis. Definitely'.
Signed limited edition print by photographer Pat Pope of Nick Cave taken at Chez Ribe, Paris in 2001.
This shot was taken for Q Magazine. In the article Nick Cave said, "I've become very good at spotting obsessive fans. There's something around the eyes, a tightness around the eyes." Having seen Nick Cave live in concert, I can see what he means!
Pat Pope Print Information
Pat Pope signed limited edition prints. Available in the following sizes
12x16”
20x24”
NOTE: Measurements quoted are paper size, with the printed image being slightly smaller to create a natural border to house the photographer’s signature and edition number