May 14, 2025 |
Founded in 2006 by Lee Alexander McQueen, the Sarabande Foundation pens its ambition as supporting “the most creatively fearless minds of the future.” It’s an ethos that, even after almost two decades, has remained undeniably superglued to the non-profit. With McQueen’s rebellious spirit woven into its DNA, being taken under the Sarabande wing means possessing a kind of creativity that pushes the limits of art, fashion, photography and design.
It’s this type of work that photography fans can expect to see at Sarabande’s House of Bandits gallery as part of Somerset House’s Photo London. Running between May 15 and 18 and presenting an all-female lineup of nine photographers, the display focuses on work that subverts traditional techniques to create imagery that embraces the power of unconventionality. The pictures on show will range from the surreal portraiture of Shirin Fathi, whose multidisciplinary approach explores the beauty standard imposed on Iranian women, and 10 Towers family member Kasia Wozniak, whose wet plate collodion technique creates striking, tonal pictures. Daisy Collingridge will showcase a photography series documenting her archetypal, fab-and-flabby riffs on anatomy alongside Rachel Fleminger-Hudson’s ultra-saturated, vintage-inspired portraits that explore femininity.
Acting as a platform for Sarabande recipients to sell their work, many pieces have been created specifically for the exhibition and will be available for purchase. A diverse display that includes 3D photography, installations and work incorporating unconventional materials like fabric and glass, it’s a must-see for photophiles looking to sink their teeth into some subversive snaps.
Photography courtesy of Sarabande Foundation.
