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Arts and Culture

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1960s1964arts and cultureB+Wblack and whitecameracoatfamousfashionablefemaleFrancoise HardyFrenchglovesLondonNew Bond Streetphoto-journalismphotographerportraitsposesingersongwriterstreetSwinging SixtiestrendyWest EndWestminster
French singer-songwriter Françoise Hardy holds an SLR and stares into the distance under a No Entry sign on New Bond Street in London’s West End, circa early 1964
1960s1964actoractressartsB+Wblack and whitecultureentertainmentfemalegunLondonmodelportraitspropstageSusan PenhaligonSwinging LondonSwinging Sixtiestelevisiontheatrewoman
Publicity shot of Susan Penhaligon, British actress, pouting and pointing a gun at the camera, circa December 1964
1960s1965AmericanartsB+Wblack and whitebooksbuildingcigaretteconstructioncountercultureculturefamousgalleryIndica Books and GalleryjazzLondonMasons Yardmaterialspaintroll-upsaxophonesmokeSteve LacySwinging LondonSwinging Sixties
American jazz saxophonist Steve Lacy holds a cup of tea and a cigarette, during the construction of Indica books and Gallery at Mason’s Yard, London, late 1965
1960s1965artistarts and cultureartworkaudioAustrianautomataB+Wbeardbeat poetsblack and whiteBruce LaceycountercultureeccenticexperimentalfamousfartKensingtonLondonmachineperformanceRoyal Albert HallSilent JohnSwinging LondonSwinging SixtiesThe International Poetry Incarnationunderground
Automata artwork 'Silent John' by British artist and prankster Bruce Lacey makes farting noises in the audience during the International Poetry Incarnation at the Royal Albert Hall on June 11 1965
1960s1966activistartistartsAuto-Destructive ArtB+Wblack and whiteCommittee of 100countercultureculturefamousfounderGermanGustav MetzgerJewishLondonpaintpoliticalrefugeeSwinging LondonSwinging Sixties
Artist and political activist Gustav Metzger holds a sheaf of papers in London, circa 1966
1960s1965artistartsB+Wblack and whitebooksBritishbuildingcigaretteconstructioncountercultureculturefamousfoundergalleryIndica Books and GalleryJohn DunbarLondonMasons Yardmaterialsownerpaintroll-upsmokeSwinging LondonSwinging Sixties
British artist John Dunbar smokes and gesticulates whilst surrounded by painting and decorating materials during internal construction of Indica Books and Gallery in Mason's Yard, London, late 1965
1960s1963architectsArnold Weskerarts and cultureB+WBenny Greenblack and whiteCamdenChalk Farmcommitteedevelopmentdramatistgin warehouseLondonmeetingmodelmusiciansregenerationRoundhouseSwinging Londontablevenue
Arnold Wesker (4th from left), Benny Green, unknown musicians and others at a meeting with an architect's model of the Camden Roundhouse on the table, circa 1963
1960s1964Alexander Trocchiapartmentartsauthoravante guardeB+Wblack and whitecountercultureculturedeskfamousheroinhomeKensingtonLondonnovelistObservatory GardensScottishSwinging LondonSwinging Sixtiestypewriterundergroundwriter
Scottish novelist and author Alexander Trocchi sits at a desk in front of a typewriter in his apartment in London, circa 1964
1960s1961arts and cultureB+Wblack and whiteexhibitexhibitionexteriorfencehoardingLondonoutsideRiver ThamesrooftopssculptureSouthbankSwinging Sixtiesvenuewood
A wooden sculpture in front of a fence, during an exhibition on the Southbank, London, circa 1961
1960s1961arts and cultureB+Wblack and whiteengravingexhibitexhibitionexteriorLondonmenmetaloutsidesculptureSouthbankstoneSwinging Sixtiesvenuewoman
Two men and a woman look at an artwork during a sculpture exhibition on the Southbank, London, circa 1961
1960s1962artistarts and cultureB+Wblack and whiteBritishCambridgeexhibitiongalleryHenry Mooremotherold fashionedpaintingspushchairsculptureThe Arts Counciltoddlerviewers
A woman and a child in a pushchair look at the Henry Moore sculptures during an exhibition at the Arts Council Gallery in Cambridge, circa 1962
1960s1962artistarts and cultureB+Wbabyblack and whiteBritishCambridgeexhibitionfathergalleryHenry MooremalepaintingssculptureThe Arts Council
A man holds a baby in front of a Henry Moore sculpture during an exhibition at Arts Council Gallery in Cambridge, England, circa 1962
1960s1962actorAmericanarts and cultureB+Wblack and whitecameradirectorfilmmakerGavrik LoseyLondonmovieNotting HillSpade FadeSwinging SixtiesurbanWestbourne Terrace
Filmmaker Gavrik Losey directs one of the actors during the making of the movie 'Spade Fade' on Westbourne Terrace, West London, circa 1962
1960s1962activistAldermastonAngry Young ManArnold Weskerarts and cultureauthorB+Wblack and whitecigaretteCommittee of 100dramadramatistEast EndJewishLondonmalepaperworkplayplaywrightpoliticsportraitsprotestscriptSwinging London
British author, dramatist and poet Arnold Wesker sits and studies paperwork: he also holds a cigarette, England, circa 1962
1960s1961arts and cultureB+Wblack and whiteblondedesigndesignerengravedengravingexhibitglassglassesglasswareLondonmodelScandinavianshowSwedenSwedishSwinging Sixtiesvasevenuewoman
A blonde woman wearing glasses holds an engraved glass vase in front of her face during an exhibition featuring Swedish glassware in London, circa 1961
1960s1961arts and cultureB+Wblack and whitecatwalkcold warculturedayweardressesEarls CourtexhibitfashiongirlJulyLondonmodelspropagandaRussianshowSovietSwinging SixtiesUSSRUSSR Industrial Exhibition in Londonvenuewoman
A woman and a girl walk down a catwalk in front of photographers during a fashion show at the USSR Industrial Exhibition in London, held at Earl's Court, 07-29 July, 1961
1960s1961arts and cultureB+Wbeautifulblack and whitecold warcultureEarls Courtevening wearexhibitfashionjewelleryJulyLondonmodelspropagandaRussianshowSovietSwinging SixtiesUSSRUSSR Industrial Exhibition in Londonvenue
Three models in evening wear queue backstage during a fashion show at the USSR Industrial Exhibition in London, held at Earl's Court, 07-29 July, 1961
1960s1961arts and cultureB+Wblack and whitecigarettecold warculturedisplayEarls CourtexhibitgraphicsJulyLondonmanphotographspropagandaRussianshowsmokingSovietSwinging SixtiesUSSRUSSR Industrial Exhibition in Londonvenue
A man smokes a cigarette in fron of a display featuring photographs and graphics at the USSR Industrial Exhibition in London, held at Earl's Court,  07-29 July, 1961
1960s1962abstractartsarts and cultureB+Wblack and whitecanvasculturegestureinteriorIqbal GeoffreyLondonmodernpaintingPakistaniSwinging Sixties
Iqbal Geoffrey, Pakistani abstract painter, kneels on the floor and gestures at one of his paintings in London, circa early 1962
1960s1965Allen GinsbergAmericanarts and cultureB+WbeardBeat movementbeat poetsbeatnikblack and whitebohemiancounterculturedrugsfamousgayglassesHowlKensingtonLondonnotebookpoetsportraitsrevolutionRoyal Albert HallSwinging LondonSwinging SixtiesThe International Poetry Congressunderground
American beat poet and author Allen Ginsberg points to the Royal Albert Hall from the steps of the Albert Memorial. In his left hand he holds a notebook with writing in it: photograph taken during the planning of the International Poetry Congress in June 1965
1960s1962Alexander CalderAmericanartistartsarts and cultureB+Wbabyblack and whiteculturefamousgallerykineticLondonmobilesmotherpushchairsculptorsculpturestabilesSwinging SixtiesTate Gallerytoddlerwoman
A woman points out a sculpture to a baby in a pushchair during the Alexander Calder retrospective show at the Tate Gallery, London, from 04 July to 12 August, 1962
1960s1965actorsadvertismentartsarts and cultureB+Wblack and whitecountercultureculturefamousKensingtonLondonperformancepoetpoetsposterRoyal Albert HallSwinging LondonSwinging SixtiesThe International Poetry Congressunderground
A poster outside the Royal Albert Hall, London, advertising the following days' International Poetry Congress on June 11 1965, featuring photographs of the poets booked for the event
1960s1961artsarts and cultureB+Wblack and whitechairculturecustomerexteriorfast foodhamburgerlogoLondonLyonsmodernmodernistsculpturesignageSwinging SixtiesWimpy Bar
An exterior shot through the window of a Wimpy Bar in London, circa 1961,   with modern sculpture in the window, interior signage, cusutomers and restaurant chairs visible
1960s1961artsarts and cultureB+Wblack and whitecultureEgg and Baconfast foodhamburgerlogoLondonLyonsmodernmodernistpeoplescootersculpturesignagestreetSwinging SixtiesWimpy Bar
An exterior shot of passers-by looking at a modern sculpture in the window of a Wimpy Bar in London, circa 1961
1960s1965artsauthorB+WBarry Milesblack and whitebooksBritishbuildingconstructoncountercultureculturefamousfoundergalleryIndica Books and GalleryLondonMasons YardmaterialsownerpaintpublisherSwinging LondonSwinging Sixtieswriter
British author, bookseller and founder of Indica Books and Gallery Barry Miles, photographed surrounded by painting and decorating materials in Mason's Yard, London, late 1965
1960s1965artsarts and cultureAustrianB+Wbeardbeat poetsblack and whitecounterculturecultureErnst JandlexperimentalfamousKensingtonLondonOttos MopsperformancepoetpoetsRoyal Albert HallspokenSwinging LondonSwinging SixtiesThe International Poetry Incarnationtranslatorundergroundwriter
A close-up of Austrian writer, experimental poet, and translator Ernst Jandl during a press conference at the Albert Memorial for The International Poetry Incarnation, photographed the day before the event at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on June 10 1965
1960s1965Anselm Holloartsarts and cultureB+Wbeardbeat poetsblack and whitebohemiancountercultureculturedramatistfamousFinnishKensingtonLondonpoetpoetsRoyal Albert HallSwinging LondonSwinging SixtiesThe International Poetry Incarnationtranslatorunderground
A close-up of Finnish poet and translator Anselm Hollo during a press conference at the Albert Memorial for The International Poetry Incarnation, photographed the day before the event at the Royal Albert Hall, London, on June 10 1965
1960s1965artistartsB+Wblack and whitebooksBritishbuildingconstructoncountercultureculturefamousfoundergalleryIndica Books and GalleryJohn DunbarLondonMasons YardmaterialsownerpaintSwinging LondonSwinging Sixties
British artist John Dunbar photographed surrounded by painting and decorating materials during internal construction of Indica Books and Gallery in Mason's Yard, London, late 1965
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