Brian James Griffin (13 April 1948 – 27 January 2024) was a British photographer. His portraits of 1980s pop musicians led to him being named the "photographer of the decade" by The Guardian in 1989.

British Journal of Photography explores the work of Brian Griffin. Much of his work, often depicting workers and tradesmen, seems meticulously staged, yet honest and full of emotions. Griffin’s work transforms workplaces into stages and his subjects into actors.

Feb 1, 2024 · In his early career, Griffin introduced a bold new visual language to corporate photography, going on to create truly audacious campaigns that went well beyond any normal brief. Meanwhile, his work was exhibited in galleries, museums and festivals, starting with some key shows in Britain in the 1970s that were milestones in the acceptance of ...

Jan 30, 2024 · Brian Griffin, widely acknowledged as one of the most prominent British photographers of his generation, has died aged 75. Born in Birmingham, in 1948, Griffin studied photography, in...

Mar 10, 2022 · Bridgeman Images is proud to represent the work of the iconic British Photographer Brian Griffin, famed for his photographic portraits and album covers of music icons including Kate Bush, Iggy Pop, Echo and the Bunnymen, Depeche Mode and Elvis Costello.

Jul 4, 2016 · Griffin’s work transforms workplaces into stages and his subjects into actors. As one of Britain’s most influential portrait photographers, he achieved early recognition for his work in the 1970s and 1980s, developing a style which has since been referred to as Capitalist Realism.

Brian Griffin (born 13 April 1948 in Birmingham; died 27 January 2024 in London) was widely acknowledged as one of the most prominent British photographers of his generation, constantly working on new materials and still pushing boundaries of contemporary photography until the end.

Feb 2, 2024 · We have learned of the death of Brian Griffin. Born in Birmingham in 1948, he is widely acknowledged as one of the most prominent British photographers of his generation, constantly working on new materials and still pushing boundaries of contemporary photography.

Griffin started work as a freelance photographer in 1972. His TV commercials and music videos include a film documentary for Sir Paul McCartney in 2004. In 2006, he produced images for the corporate book and exhibition The Water People for Reykjavik Energy.

Studied Photography at Manchester Polytechnic School of Photography. Worked on Birmingham's bid to become 'European Capital City of Culture'. Directing a film documentary for, and of, Sir Paul McCartney. 'The Water People' corporate book and exhibition for Reykjavik Energy. 'Baugur The Movie' corporate book for the Baugur Group.