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A New World Blazing at The Gibson Gallery
An Exhibition on Photography by Sharon Latham
“Down the years I’ve been lucky enough to work with some of the best photographers in the world and I would put Sharon right up there.”
Noel Gallagher
As Gibson Guitar celebrates 130 years of music history, the iconic instrument brand has launched an exclusive photography exhibition at their Gibson Gallery located inside The Gibson Garage London. Curated by RedHouse Originals Gallery and titled A New World Blazing, the exhibition features new and unseen images of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds by renowned photographer Sharon Latham.
Beginning her tenure in 2010 with Manchester City Football Club, Latham was brought to prominence as the first female to hold the coveted position as an official Premier League club photographer. Today, she is mostly well-known for her close association with Noel Gallagher and her celebrated photographs of his solo career with his band, The High Flying Birds. Having previously photographed Oasis at Knebworth, Maine Road and the Etihad Stadium, it was at Manchester City that she re-connected with Noel Gallagher.
Sharon Latham recalls: “The first interview that ‘Pep’ (Josep Guardiola Man City club manager) ever did was with Noel, and that was my last shoot before I left the club. I put my foot in the water and asked to go on a few gigs with Noel on tour and he said ‘Yeah, Shaz – no problem’. When the 2016 tour started I asked if I could shoot a couple of gigs, he said ‘Yeah, come to America’. I was only supposed to be there for two weeks, and it turned into five years.”
The creative relationship Latham formed with Gallagher inspired the A New World Blazing collection, which documents live performances as well as intimate glimpses behind the scenes with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. The exhibition highlights Latham’s ability to capture the heart of the touring experience, offering fans a multi-faceted glimpse of life on the road with the band.
“What are the pictures saying? They are saying: We – NGHFB – have the best job in the world. To work, play, travel, and party with these people is an absolute pleasure. I’m so happy that Big Shaz was there to capture these moments.”
Noel Gallagher
A New World at The Gibson Gallery is now open and showing daily at The Gibson Garage London for the next six months – until April 2025.
“It’s an honour and a pleasure to welcome Sharon Latham’s ‘New World Blazing’ to The Gibson Gallery in London” says Lee Bartram, Head of Commercial & Marketing EMEA at Gibson, “Gibson has a great relationship with Noel Gallagher so to see him captured in such engaging and emotional settings while on the road is a thrill and something fans are going to love. Sharon can make you feel part of the photo, like you are there watching or even performing with the artist and this joy is going to be a big part of the Gibson Garage London while the exhibition is open.”
Watch A New World Blazing the film featuring Sharon Latham and Noel Gallagher HERE.
All artworks, including a selection of rare co-signed deluxe and limited editions, are available for purchase now – request the exhibition catalogue by clicking here .
Purchases can also be completed through Own Art, a finance scheme whereby payment is divided into ten monthly instalments, interest free – for further information on Own Art please get in touch here.
Location: The Gibson Garage London, 61 – 62 Eastcastle Street, London, W1W 8NQ
Opening Times: Mon-Sat 10am – 7pm, Sun 12-6pm
