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90-Year-Old Icon Turns Camera to Roman Beauty
29 Jan
Summary
- Sir Don McCullin's new exhibition features Roman sculptures.
- The 90-year-old photographer calls this his swansong.
- He cites personal empathy and resilience in his subjects.
Photojournalist Sir Don McCullin, famed for his stark black-and-white images of conflict, is now showcasing his work on Roman sculptures. The exhibition "Don McCullin: Broken Beauty" at the Holburne Museum in Bath presents images of ancient statues captured during visits to museums worldwide. These photographs have not been previously exhibited in the UK.
At 90 years old, McCullin has indicated that this exhibition, along with one final trip to the Vatican to photograph more statues, will mark the end of his photography career. He cited his physical limitations after more than six decades in the field, stating his body has reached its limit.
McCullin's interest in Roman sculptures began in the 1970s with his travels in North Africa with writer Bruce Chatwin. Following Chatwin's death, McCullin revisited Roman sites, leading to the publication of his book "Southern Frontiers: A Journey Across The Roman Empire," which he described as stepping out of his comfort zone.
