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English photographer
b.
1933
–
2010
Brian Duffy was a British photographer who gained prominence in the 1960s for his work in fashion and portrait photography. Alongside contemporaries like David Bailey and Terence Donovan, Duffy was part of the "Black Trinity," a trio of photographers who revolutionized the world of fashion photography and helped make London a global fashion capital. Duffy's work was featured in leading publications such as Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar, and he captured iconic images of celebrities, including David Bowie, John Lennon, and Brigitte Bardot.
Duffy's career took an unexpected turn in the late 1970s when he decided to quit photography and burned many of his negatives, feeling disillusioned with the industry. Despite this, his work continued to be celebrated and rediscovered in later years, culminating in exhibitions and retrospectives that highlighted his significant impact on photography. His son, Chris Duffy, has been instrumental in preserving and promoting his father's legacy, ensuring that Duffy's groundbreaking work continues to be appreciated by new generations.
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