BIO
MARY McCARTNEY born in London in 1969. McCartney’s photographic work has focused on discovering those rare moments of unguarded, emotionally charged intimacy that offers us a new insight to the subject. Her work has concentrated on the world of portrait and is suffused with a deep personal investment that captures the creative chemistry between Mary and her subjects.
She responds to her wide variety of subjects as spontaneously as they are studied, thanks to her distinctive style and talent for encapsulating the inspirations, vulnerability, histories and personalities of her subjects.
McCartney’s exhibitions and publishings include “Off Pointe”: an in-depth photographic study of the Royal Ballet after hours, with a selection of works are available to view as part of the permanent collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (2018). This body of work was first shown at The Royal Opera House, London (2004). ‘Off Pointe’ was also proudly presented by The Royal Photographic Society at Photo London (2019) Pavilion Commission at Somerset House.
“British Style Observed,” at the National History Museum, London (2008); and “From Where I Stand,” at the National Portrait Gallery and Michael Hoppen Gallery, London (2010). The two-volume book “Monochrome Colour” was published by GOST in (2014), with a concurrent exhibition at 3 Grafton Street, London, curated by de Pury de Pury.
In (2015) Mary’s “Mother Daughter” exhibition was first shown at the Gagosian Gallery in NYC, later the same year Mary was chosen to take the official photograph of Her Majesty the Queen to mark the occasion of her becoming the longest reigning Monarch in history (2015).
Continuing her study of the unseen Mary captures a behind the scenes study of Mark Rylance as Olivia in the play Twelfth Night and his ensemble cast pre, during and post performance – The books title: “Twelfth Night 15.12.13” published by Heni (2015) as quoted by Mark “The study is a rare peep backstage that Mary has captured so spontaneously”.
Paris Nude published by Heni (2019), which formed an online exhibition with Girls Girl Girls running from November – December 2022, with limited edition prints for sale via their online platform.
McCartney’s latest exhibition “Moment of Affection” at Chateau La Coste, France (2022).
McCartney’s emmy nominated cookery show, has three season on Food Network’s streaming platform Discovery+ it’s their first commissions plant based show.
McCartney’s directing debut sees her first documentary nominated for a Critic’s Choice Award, “If these Walls Could Sing” is a Ventureland, Disney and Mercury Music production, streaming world wide on 12th December 2022. It spans the 90 years of the world famous Abbey Road Studios and gives a personal insight to the world famous recording studio.
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EXHIBITIONS
Moments of Affection
Chateau La Coste, France, 2022
Real Wild
Palo Gallery, USA, 2022
Monochrome Colour
The Wola Museum, Warsaw, 2019
De Pury De Pury, London, 2014
The White Horse
Part of the HERMES collection of contemporary photography, 2019
The Berggruen Gallery, San Francisco, 2018
Off Pointe
Somerset House, London, 2019
Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 2018
Crane Kalman Gallery, Brighton, 2007
Julia Margaret Cameron Museum, 2005
Royal Opera House, London, 2004
Mother Daughter
Fotografiska, Sweden, 2018
Gagosian Gallery, New York, 2015
Undone
Izzy Gallery, Toronto, 2017
Developing
Lowry Museum, UK, 2013
Izzy Gallery, Toronto, 2013
From Where I Stand
Tres Hombres, Sweden, 2012
Contributed, Germany, 2011
Michael Hoppen Gallery, UK, 2010
Staley Wise Gallery, USA, 2010
National Portrait Gallery, UK, 2010
Gay Icons
National Portrait Gallery, London, 2009
British Style Observed
Natural History Museum, London, 2008
Playing Dress Up
Goss Michael Foundation, Dallas, 2007
Collective Works
Nunnington Hall, Yorkshire, 2005
PUBLICATIONS
Paris Nude
HENI
2019
The White Horse
Rizzoli International Publishing
2018
Twelfth Night 15.12.13
HENI
2016
Monochrome & Colour
GOST
1st Ed 2014, 2nd Ed 2016
From Where I Stand
Thames and Hudson
2010
LECTURES / EVENTS
The George Michael Collection Online Auction, Christie’s March 2019
Photo London 2019, Somerset House, 15th May 2019
With William A Ewing and Stephen Shore
AnOther Feb 5th, 2019
Victoria and Albert Museum, 22nd October 2018
In Conversation
Gagosian, New York, 26th September 2018
The White Horse Book Signing
ICP Museum, New York, 25th September 2018
With Mark Lubell
Hauser & Wirth, Somerset, 16th September 2018
With Solange Azagury, Matthew Day Jackson and Don McCullin
The Photographers Gallery, 16th May 2017
In conversation with Peter Blake
talking about photography & painting
Photo London Somerset House, 19th May 2016
With Philippe Garner
Society Club, 22nd March 2016
With Dr John Cooper Clarke
Gagosian, 30th November 2015
With Derek Blasberg
Victoria and Albert Museum lecture, 14th November 2014
With Stuart Smith
National Portrait Gallery, 2013
With Jonathan Yeo
National Portrait Gallery, 2nd May 2012
With Sue Webster
Conway Hall, London – 11th November 2010
PhotoVoice lecture with Robin Derrick
Nunnington hall, 16 June – 26 July 2009
In conversation with Mary
AnOther Jan 28, 2016
CHARITY COLLABORATIONS
Wellbeing of Women – Portrait sitting at event (2022)
GOSH – 150 LTD Print Run Posters in aid of new Cancer ward (2022)
Mind – LTD print Run Posters with Mother of Pearl x Tencel (2022)
Make A Wish – print donation (2022)
Make a Wish – Portrait sittings at Gala (2021)
Walkabout Foundation – artist studio lunch (2021)
LTD Fine Art Photograph to the Ian Parry Scholarship (2020)
NSPCC with The River Cafe – Portrait Sitting (2018)
CLIENTS
Mandarin Oriental, Selfridges, Liberty, De Beers, Huawei, Instagram, Martell, Stella McCartney, The BRITS, Cartier , The Macallan, Chateau La Coste, Ren Cosmetics , Mother of Pearl , Tencel , Disney+ , Discovery+
EDITORIALS
British Vogue, L’Uomo Vogue, Vogue Poland, Beauty Papers, Luncheon, Love Magazine, Sunday Times, Style, National Geographic, RUSSH, British GQ, Gq Australia