Zoe Wilson

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STATEMENT

“I never set out to glamorise rock stars. I wanted to catch the split second when the mask slipped and the music took over.”

BIOGRAPHY

BORN IN SUSSEX IN SEPTEMBER 1966

Zoe’s love of photography began when her father gave her a Kodak Ektra for her 11th birthday. She smuggled it into concerts by The Jam and Hazel O’Connor in the late 1970, and a lifelong passion was ignited.

1987: THE TURNING POINT

At Tina Turner’s 1987 Wembley show, Zoe snapped an illicit image from the crowd. That photograph, later titled No Rules, became a flagship for her Rock Legends portraits and caught the attention of the music press. The rest is rock history.

1987-1992: A CAREER ON FIRE

Between 1987 and 1992, as one of the only female rock photographers in the world, Zoe photographed more than 100 international acts, earning awards in the UK and abroad. Revered at the time, her images were then packed away and remained unseen until now. Today, they are being released in tightly controlled limited editions. Some rare artist’s proofs remain, and demand is growing month by month as collectors recognise the rarity and quality of the archive, which has been categorised as ‘lost media’.

"It was an incredible experience photographing so many of the world’s biggest acts in the 1980s. To release these unseen images today is even more rewarding—sharing them with collectors and superfans who feel the nostalgia and emotion as deeply as I do."

COLLECTIONS

Zoe Wilson - Bread Edition

Bread is proud to present an exclusive collection of ultra-rare rock legend photography captured by the acclaimed Zoe Wilson during the iconic mid-1980s to 1990s era. This remarkable archive of unseen rock and roll portraits, hidden away for over four decades, features legendary artists from the world of rock, pop, and new wave. These limited edition photographs have recently been released to the public and are rapidly becoming highly sought-after collectibles for both dedicated music fans and serious art collectors, valued for their historical significance and artistic quality. The current exhibition on our website and in our gallery showcases a curated selection from the full Zoe Wilson archive. In total, this incredible body of work features stunning portraits of 105 major music artists. We encourage collectors and clients to contact us to inquire about the availability of specific shots from the complete artist list, as this represents a unique opportunity to own a piece of international rock music history.

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