LOST MEDIA • LIVE ICONS • FINE ART
Opening night, Thursday 21 May at 5pm
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Zoe Wilson is the founder of Rock Legends Live, a fine art photography collection built from her rare and previously unseen archive of 35mm rock images captured in the late 1980s. Working front-of-stage during a defining era in music history, Zoe photographed some of the world's most iconic artists at the height of their cultural power, including Prince, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and Annie Lennox.
Shot between 1987 and 1992 on analogue film, the archive remained untouched for decades. Now reintroduced as contemporary fine art, these works transform "lost media" into unique collectible pieces, ranging from refined framed portraits to striking one-of-one works on glass and aluminium.
The exhibition brings together a cross-section of artists Zoe captured over a five-year period, reflecting a pivotal moment in live music. The collection features large-format contemporary mixed media works - spanning Chromaluxe, diamond dust, and glitter gloss - reimagining her award-winning live reportage photography as bold, highly collectible art.
Zoe's practice sits at the intersection of raw authenticity and modern presentation. Each image retains the energy of the live performance, elevated through meticulous production and a distinct curatorial eye. Beyond nostalgia, the work brings unseen cultural moments back into view - reframed for today's collector.
Since launching Rock Legends Live in 2025, Zoe has rapidly established a presence within the UK gallery scene, with exhibitions, residencies and international private commissions driving demand for her limited and unique editions. Her work resonates with both seasoned collectors and devoted music fans seeking a rare connection to the artists who defined a generation.
At its core, Zoe's work presents a unique collecting opportunity - an unseen archive of the world's most iconic rock stars, curated into singular and highly limited works of lasting value.
