Unlocked Shoreditch
From Paul McCartney’s iconic Höfner bass to Dave Grohl’s Gibson Trini Lopez, Keith Urban’s treasured Fender Broadcaster, Joan Jett’s gig worn Melody Maker, Kevin Parker’s psychedelic Rickenbacker, Ed Sheeran’s signature loop-pedal acoustic and so many more - the Scale Photography Exhibition brings you stunning, high-detail photographs of the world’s most iconic guitars—up close like you’ve never seen them before.
For eleven years, Hibberd has travelled the globe asking iconic guitarists to share the innermost secrets of their favourite guitars. Hundreds of artists have answered his question. From world famous names to up-and-comers, punks, and misfits, they invited Kane to photograph their precious instrument in lifesize detail - front and back - 1:1 - at “Scale”.
They are immense and statuesque, but they are mostly stripped of a human touch because they stand alone, without their player, without their owner. There are no notes, just the object itself. By removing the very things that make a guitar work – the hands, the person – Hibberd, renders the instruments archival, like tools taken from a toolbox, or like Irving Penn’s famous found objects from the 1970’s; a discarded pack of Camels, a muddy glove on the road, a pile of bird bones, alone and naked, but always with some undetermined history.
Each photograph is paired with the fascinating story behind the instrument. Hear the story of where it came from and why it matters, almost as if the guitars could talk. Whether you’re a guitarist, a music fan, or a lover of fine photography, this exhibition offers a rare and intimate perspective on the instruments that shaped modern music.
The Scale Photography Exhibition is over a decade in the making. Setting out to capture the chips, cracks, scratches, character of instruments that shaped modern music, Hibberd decided to undertake the project painstakingly offline. Nothing of his work or considerable adventures has been shared for eleven years, with the intent of creating an awe-inspiring and impactful final exhibition.
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Unlocked Shoreditch
UNLOCKED SHOREDITCH, a once illegal rave venue left vacant for a decade. 10 years of silence. Now, life.
Located at 118 Curtain Road, this street was once the epicentre of London's music culture with iconic venues such as Plastic People playing a crucial role in the development of electronic music.
This city is forever changing, doors closing and culture fading. But we're pushing back. Drawing on years of vibrant artistry synonymous with Curtain Road and Shoreditch, UNLOCKED injects a bold energy into the area.
With diverse and eclectic programming, it celebrates London's limitless innovation and creativity.
Your city. UNLOCKED.
