Dean Chalkley recently opened his ‘New Faces’ exhibition at London’s The Book Club, which is located on Leonard Street. The exhibition is a collection of images featuring a group of young Mods Chalkley befriended at a local pub in Highgate; the photographer was so intrigued by their unique look that he invited them to join him for a session in his photo studio – the results of which are so vibrantly evidenced in the New Faces collection.
Chalkley explains further; “These guys are the antithesis of the all too common don’t-give-a-fuck attitude of some young adults… They’re bright young folk who take a real pride in how they present themselves and they’re really into their music – mainly late 50s and early 60s rhythm and blues. They’re actually from varied backgrounds and different parts of the country – but their shared passion for music, dancing and looking sharp brings them together. And you should see them dance – they look good and they’ve got the moves!”
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