A BRIGHT WORLD: A world of Miles Aldridge’s colorful photography is arriving in London.
At Sotheby’s, the photographer and artist is setting up an offsite studio for four days from April 8 to 11, which will allow guests to come in and be photographed by him in a one-on-one Polaroid portrait session.
The sitting is meant to imitate a Warholian style, where the visitors experience 15 minutes of fame.
Aldridge’s work over the last two decades will also be going on display at Sotheby’s, as well as at the Lyndsey Ingram Gallery, which is within walking distance of the auction house and gallery. The exhibitions will run from Monday to April 17.
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Portraits of Elton John, Maisie Williams, Viola Davis, Marina Abramović, Donatella Versace and Sophie Turner will be on display, along with never-before-seen work by the photographer.
“Sotheby’s is all about history, legacy and masterpieces so, naturally, I thought, why not turn it into my photographic playground? I hope that my takeover inside the hallowed walls of the auction house will allow visitors to not only fully immerse themselves within my world,” Aldridge said.
The portrait shoot exhibition and concept is in collaboration with Toilet Paper, Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari’s biannual magazine.
Aldridges’ fun doesn’t stop there.
He will be taking over Sotheby’s Story Café from Monday to May 2, covering the entire space from floor to ceiling with his signature style, which will also include tabletops, windows and coffee cups.