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BIOGRAPHY

The creative vocation of James covers three different pursuits

First as a couture millinery. His hats graced the covers Vogue and Harpers magazines. His designs were sold in London, Paris and New York.

James then turned his creativity to photography. As well as in books and magazines his work was exhibited in galleries throughout Europe and in New York, becoming one of London's most influential photographers. He created many iconic images.

James now paints from his studio in Dorset. Painting the human form which has been the source of inspiration throughout his diverse life. His mark making is expressive and fluid, whilst retaining the figerative condition.

JAMES WEDGE

Born in Shorditch – East London
Education

Walthamstow Art School
Royal College of Art

Awards

Royal Society of Arts Bursary
The Photographers Trust. Daniel Katz Award
The Clio AwardThe Designers and Art Directors Award

Books Published

Painted Ladies (Dragons World)
James Wedge (Idea Books)

Exhibitions

The photographers Gallery London 1975
Marge Neikrug Gallery New York 1976
Ill Diaframma Gallery Milan 1977
Cannon Gallery London 1978
Cannon Gallery Amsterdam 1979
The Photographers Gallery London 1986
Arts Exhibition France 1987
Colonial Gallery London 1996
Babbington House Somerset 2001
Talisman Dorset 2002
Hicks Gallery London 2003
The Outer Temple Chambers London 2006
The Zygos Partnership London 2007
The Salisbury Playhouse Gallery Wiltshire 2007
RAC Club London 2008
Watkins Gallery Dorset 2004, 2006, 2008, 2019, 2012, 2014
One Alfred Place London 2011
Waterton Gallery London 2021