When Queerguru’s Brit Editor-in-Chief, now living in the US, is asked what he misses about his old London life, he sums it up in two words: the culture.  Of course, there is more than its fair share across the Atlantic, but it’s the quintessentially English events that make him homesick.

Earlier this week, Ris Fatah, Queerguru’s London-based Senior Contributing Editor, raved about ‘The 90s: Art & Fashion’ Exhibition curated by Edward Enninful, now on at Tate Britain. (see HERE).

Not to be outdone, London’s National Portrait Gallery has Tim Walker’s Fairyland: Love and Legends, an exploration of queer identity, community, and love through the lens of one of Britain’s foremost photographers.

Walker rose to prominence in the 1990s with his whimsical style of photography, inspired by fairy tales and adventure. He has photographed famous faces including Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, Hunter Schafer, Miriam Margolyes, and Frank Ocean, and his work has appeared in international magazines including Vogue, Vanity Fair, W, LOVE, Another Man, and i-D.

In preparation for this exhibition, he spent the past five years photographing dozens of activists, performers, artists, and writers in his inimitable style. These new pictures result from Walker’s quest to connect with queer trailblazers in Britain and beyond.

This exhibition takes visitors on a journey into Walker’s inner world – a vivid tapestry woven from his many inspirations and influences. Exuberant portraits and fantastical landscapes combine to create an unforgettable celebration. Walker’s creativity runs free, and his Fairyland is a place where everyone can be themselves.

 

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