The Face magazine, operational from 1980 to 2004, significantly influenced contemporary culture by featuring musicians and models who became global icons. The exhibition, "The Face Magazine: Culture Shift," at the National Portrait Gallery in London, runs from February 20 to May 18. Under Nick Logan's editorial direction, the magazine showcased original photography that diverged from mainstream norms and offered musicians a platform for serious portrayal. The magazine’s first issue featured notable photographers who became synonymous with the cultural zeitgeist of their time and helped define the visual identity of music stars.
The Face magazine, launched in 1980, played an integral role in shaping contemporary culture, featuring artists who achieved global recognition and influencing youth culture.
Nick Logan, founder of The Face, curated a magazine that was artistically serious, allowing music icons the chance to appear in a distinctive format, away from traditional promotional photos.
Neville Brody, the magazine's first art director, describes the vibrancy of London in that era, highlighting how The Face encapsulated the creative energy and possibilities of the time.
The upcoming exhibition showcases Portraits from The Face, illustrating its influential role and the iconic images that defined music stars and youth culture in the 1980s and 90s.
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