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Punk Photographer Finally Shoots Dame Vivienne
12 Oct
Summary
- Photographer pursued Dame Vivienne Westwood for decades.
- Westwood appeared at an anti-fracking protest in 2018.
- The encounter was described as a "Joan of Arc" moment.
Photographer Paul Wolfgang Webster, known for capturing images of Alan Bennett to Sir Alex Ferguson, had long desired to photograph punk icon Dame Vivienne Westwood. This ambition remained unfulfilled for decades until 2018.
Westwood unexpectedly appeared at an anti-fracking protest held in Lancashire. Webster seized the moment, an encounter he later described as akin to witnessing Joan of Arc leading a crusade. This event allowed Webster to finally capture the iconic fashion legend, fulfilling a significant personal and professional goal.
An exhibition of Webster's unseen photographs from that particular day is set to highlight this unique encounter. The images are expected to showcase Westwood's presence amidst the protest, capturing a moment that resonated deeply with the photographer.
