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Duffy - (15 June 1933 – 31 May 2010)

Duffy’s cutting-edge photography documents the vibrancy of “the Swinging 60’s” London scene when the city was at the height of cool and places him in the photographic history books as one of the UK’s most respected photographers.

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Duffy's Story

In the late seventies, Duffy stopped taking stills and moved onto commercials, never to return to the stills camera again. In the following years, Duffy became reclusive and refused to give interviews or talk about his time at the top as a photographer.

During the 90’s Duffy’s son Chris became frustrated that Duffy’s name was slowly slipping into obscurity and regularly tried to persuade him to do something with his remaining archive. It wasn’t until 2006 when Duffy was diagnosed with the degenerative lung disease Pulmonary Fibrosis that he finally gave Chris the green light to start putting the archive together. The process was a labour of love for the first few years. Organising, scanning and databasing what remained took many hours whilst Chris was running his video production company. In 2009 the opportunity to exhibit at Chris Beetles Gallery in Mayfair London gave Duffy the platform for his first ever exhibition and this was hailed with great critical acclaim. The exhibition ignited an incredible interest in his work and there were regular queues around the block. During the process of putting the exhibition together, the BBC commissioned a documentary on Duffy’s life and work which aired in 2010. Chris then started on the first monograph but sadly Duffy was never to see this and passed away on 31st May 2010. Since 2010 Duffy’s work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums around the world. In 2013 the Victoria and Albert Museum approached the archive to request use of his Aladdin Sane image as the lead image for the ‘David Bowie is’ exhibition. This show has been the V&A’s fastest selling exhibition reaching over 2 million visitors on its world tour. Duffy’s name has now become recognised by an international audience and his name is now firmly back on the map. In 2014 Duffy’s second book was released – ‘Duffy Bowie: Five Sessions’ which covers the back story to his work with David Bowie. Written by Chris Duffy and Kevin Cann the book explores the chemistry and creation of these five iconic sets of images illustrated with interviews from people who were directly involved. For more information click here. The archive is made up of negatives, vintage prints, modern prints and contact sheets that were held by the family and other material retrieved from numerous UK and International magazines and newspapers such as Vogue, French Elle, Glamour, The Sunday Times and The Telegraph as well as those stored from commissions of glossy magazines such as Queen, Town & London Life. The process of exhibiting Duffy’s work continues and the future holds several more book projects illuminating Duffy’s eclectic and influential work.

© Trevor Leighton
‘AGGRAVATION AND DUFFY GO TOGETHER LIKE GIN AND TONIC.’
DAVID BAILEY
English model and photographer Pattie Boyd is celebrating her 80th birthday today.  Until March 22nd, Christie's is accepting bids on ‘’The Pattie Boyd Collection’ of love letters and mementoes from her time with George Harrison and Eric Clapton. The photo was taken with George Harrison at the Monaco Grand Prix in 1966, which was filmed simultaneously for a movie of the same name. We wish Pattie a fabulous day! ⁠
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Who needs an excuse to enjoy a Guinness this St. Patrick's Day weekend?  The photo was taken at the Guinness factory in Dubin, Ireland, and published in the August 1962 edition of Vogue. Duffy’s Irish parents moved to London before his birth. ⁠
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Happy Birthday Michael Caine! This portrait was taken in the same year that the film Zulu was released, which was his first major film role and remains one of Michael’s best-known films. An image from this session was published in The Sunday Times Magazine on the 24th of May 1964. Caine, pictured at age 31, had just been awarded the lead in the 1965 hit movie The Ipcress File, which gained him widespread acclaim and a BAFTA nomination for Best British Actor.⁠
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On this day in 1976, the Sunday Times magazine published behind-the-scenes photographs from the set of the movie ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ in New Mexico. The film was released a few days later. David Bowie played the part of an alien who came to Earth and it was his first starring role. He was a natural for the part and was given minimal direction. Putting on his makeup took several hours daily, and the photo was taken early one morning. Our book ‘Duffy Bowie: Five Sessions’ contains more images and the backstory to Duffy’s five photo shoots with David. The book is out of print, and the last remaining signed copies are available to purchase on our website. 
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Happy Mother’s Day! ⁠
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On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the following women:⁠
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Nina Simone - US Singer & Activist in the Civil Rights Movement ⁠
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Ella Fitzgerald - US Singer & Activist in the Civil Rights Movement ⁠
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Dame Vanessa Redgrave - British Actress & Activist throughout her long career⁠
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Brigitte Bardot  French Actress & Singer & Animal Rights Activist ⁠
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Glenda Jackson - British Actress & Politician ⁠
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On World Book Day, visit our online store to purchase Duffy Archive embossed and signed publications. ⁠
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On this day in 1978, French Elle magazine published an article on coats titled 'L'indispensable' (The Essential). The models are chic and warm, perfect clothing for chilly March weather!⁠
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This photo captures the most famous David in the Duffy Archive on St. David's Day. It was snapped by Duffy in his London studio in 1979, right after he finished shooting the cover image for the Lodger album.⁠
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It's Leap Year - do you think he said yes to her proposal! Photo taken for French Elle Magazine, May 1963 issue 907 ⁠
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On this day in 1972, this provocative image was printed in the Sunday Times magazine.  It was a humorously written article about purchasing risque lingerie for your wife or lady friend by mail order. The cost of 'Fanny's'  basque from Estelle was £4.20 + 20p for postage - what a bargain! ⁠
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Whether you're lounging at home this weekend in red satin Pyjamas (Nicole de la Marge on the left) or braving the weather in a double-breasted jacket, flared trousers after-ski suit, described as 'soft and warm vinyl' worn by Pattie Boyd (right) stay cosy and enjoy your weekend!  Photo shot for the November 1965 issue of French Elle.⁠
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Happy Valentine's Day! Unseen photo of model and actress Marisa Berenson with Peter Boxer for a fashion article for Queen Magazine in 1968. ⁠
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Birthday greetings go out to George Underwood today. George is a hugely talented artist, band member (George & the Dragons) and schoolfriend of David Bowie. ⁠
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He’s also responsible for a fight over a girl which left David with the eye injury that gave him that special look but didn’t affect their lifelong friendship. ⁠
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George’s illustrations have included album covers for David Bowie, T Rex, Mott the Hoople and many more. ⁠
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As a working artist he exhibits in the UK and do check out the GeorgeUnderwood.com website to see more of his unique and stunning work. ⁠
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Photo by Chris Duffy. ⁠
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Woody Woodmansey, the drummer from Bowie’s famous backing band, The Spiders from Mars, is celebrating his birthday today!  Woody is not only an incredible drummer but also a talented artist and writer. This photo of Woody was shot with fellow bandmates Mick Robson and Trevor Boulder in 1973 to be used on the Aladdin Sane album cover.  The images were not used and remained hidden for almost four decades. On this special day, we wish you a fantastic birthday, Woody!⁠
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Let's play some Bowie music today to celebrate his birthday!  Images taken from the five sessions  Duffy Shot with Bowie between 1972 -1980 ⁠
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The distinguished historian,  author and biographer Robert Lacey celebrates his 80th birthday today! ⁠
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One of his many projects has been as a historian to the award-winning Netflix drama The Crown.  Portrait by Duffy, shot in 1973. ⁠
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Happy Birthday, David Bailey! Photo taken by Duffy in 1976.⁠
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Bailey and Duffy were great friends, and they can be seen bantering together on the BBC documentary ’The Man Who Shot the Sixties’, which is available to view on our website.⁠
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Leaping into the New Year with Duffy’s image taken for Smirnoff in 1978. Wishing all our followers a happy and prosperous 2024!⁠
The full story of how this image was shot (pre-photoshop) can be found on our website.⁠
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Wishing Marianne Faithful a very Happy Birthday!  Marianne has had the most extraordinary, diverse career. She is a singer and songwriter (who co-wrote songs with the Rolling Stones). In 1973, she sang ‘I Got You Babe’ with David Bowie.  Marianne is also an actress in theatre, film & television.  During her long and highly acclaimed career, she has won numerous awards, and today we celebrate her!⁠
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