Fancy getting your hands on unseen images of some of the world's biggest musicians?
Work by Noel Gallagher, Nick Cave, George Michael, Mick Fleetwood, Joan Armatrading, Suggs, Bill Wyman and Neil Tennant have gone up for auction as part of a one-off exhibition. All proceeds will go to Mental Aid - a charity which offers support to people with complex mental health challenges. Father and son founders Tony and Max McGee talked us through their favourite pieces. "Noel sent us two - one of a woman on the bus in Mumbai, which is very beautiful," said filmmaker and actor Max. "The other one is of his son in the desert in Nevada.
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PA)"Rod Stewart's picture was of his four of his children very candidly taken at home. His quote was 'I dunno where they get their good looks from'. Chris Stein from Blondie took an amazing shot of Debbie Harry on a T-Bird outside CBGB in New York. Bill Wyman sent in a great shot of Mick Jagger."
Legendary photographer Tony added: "I actually love the humour that Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys' has. He photographed his puppy dog through the window of his car. It's a very simple little snapshot but it's great."
Max continued: "What was really interesting was how these artists, who have performed in front of millions, were still hesitant about how their photograph would be perceived when they submitted it."
Mental Aid is founded by two father and son duos - Tony McGee, the legendary fashion and music photographer, and his son, filmmaker and actor Max McGee; and Michael Goodall, celebrated stylist, and Joe Goodall, actor and dedicated philanthropist. It created to empower individuals with complex mental health challenges and to support them as they recover. As well as raising money for the charity, the auction will showcase how art can inspire change and foster healing.
"I know how important photography and music is to the mind," explained Max. "They act as a great release of provocative thoughts, feelings and emotions. This show celebrates that emotion."
Mental Aid provide housing and employment for people who have struggled with their mental health. "We provide them with employment that there aren't gaps on their CVs," explained Max. "So that when they go out back into the world, they can find employment again. But also one of our big things is offering opportunities in the creative industry. So offering the opportunity to create music and to create art."
The VIP Unseen exhibition will be held in London tomorrow. Visit https://auction.mental-aid.org/ for more information.
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