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‘Debbie Harry Queen of Punk: Portraits by Brian Aris’ at Proud Chelsea

by Chelsea Girl on January 28, 2013

Punk has many definitions but when it comes to music, it is more akin to “a loud, fast-moving, and aggressive form of rock music, popular in the late 1970s.” Politically, it is associated with anarchy; a rebellion against the establishment. So I’m not sure I would describe Debbie Harry or her music with her band, Blondie, as punk. Unless I’m missing something?

For example, the 1979 hit Heart of Glass seems to be more akin to a disco/pop track emerging from a nightclub in New York, as part of the American New Wave music scene.

Heart of Glass

Not to mention that in Rapture, Debbie Harry starts to rap halfway through this 1981 hit which sounds more like hip hop or should I say hip pop.

Rapture

But when you look at Debbie Harry’s style and make-up from the 70s and 80s, you could see how she would fit in with the King’s Road punk scene. Her edgy yet sultry look defined Debbie Harry as an icon of her time. And Brian Aris’s collection of photographs for Proud Chelsea’s latest exhibition manages to show us exactly why.

Until 17th February 2013, Proud Chelsea will be exhibiting stills from Aris’s personal archive that include shots from the video shoot of “Island of Lost Souls” on the Scilly Isles as well as sittings in London and New York. These photographs have never been seen before and they are stunning.

bie Harry Queen of Punk: Portraits by Brian Aris

 

bie Harry Queen of Punk: Portraits by Brian ArisSo whether you are a Debbie Harry fan or are looking to appreciate the photos of a style icon, I know you’ll enjoy this exhibition: ’Debbie Harry Queen of Punk: Portraits by Brian Aris.’

Proud Chelsea, 161 King’s Rd, London, Greater London SW3 5XP

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Don’t Miss in July

by Chelsea Girl on July 1, 2011

1. If you haven’t had a chance to check out Yohji Yamamoto at the V&A, you must! This wonderful exhibition ends on 10th July 2011 and if you have any interest in fashion, it would be real pity to miss it. Read my review, here.

2. The Audrey Collection by Bob Willoughby at Proud Chelsea also ends on 10th July. Another don’t miss! Read my thoughts on the exhibition, here.

3. Chelsea Theatre and RBKC are organising an all day event on 30th July. There will be an extravaganza of various theatrical experiences, a Manuel Vason workshop and even a Tea Dance. The entire day is free except for the workshop and there’ll be plenty of interactive, walking around Chelsea theatricality involved. For more information on the different events during SACRED InTransit, click here.

4. Mike Figgis: Kate and Other Women exhibition ends on 30th July. Read my review on this sexy exhibition starring Kate Moss amongst Others!

5. Russ Cowie, the infamous bongo player from the Kensington Roof Gardens, is holding a Moroccan Rooftop Party on the King’s Road. Date: 30th July. Time: 12pm – 7pm. Price: Free before 12.30pm and £5 after. All you have to do is RSVP on Russ’ Facebook event page to get on the guestlist.

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