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As a photographer Neil Kenlock is known for his community, fashion and celebrity images.

Neil Kenlock is an international photographer who specialised in fashion, beauty, celebrities and cultural lifestyles of black people in the 60s and 70s. Today his work is in the Black Cultural Archives, the Tate, The National Portrait Gallery, the Smithsonian Museum and other institutions. He currently spends most of his time managing his archive, doing media projects and speaking at events.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

Thank you for all your support in 2025. We wish you all the best in #2026!

03/11/2025

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Communities across Jamaica have been severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Many areas have suffered total loss, with homes, schools, hospitals and businesses destroyed.

Visit the link in the post for information on how to support.

25/10/2025

Camden has always been a space for voices that challenge, inspire, and create change. Beyond Expectations by Neil Kenlock brings those stories to life, capturing the people and moments that continue to shape modern Britain.

Experience this exhibition in the heart of Camden at Swiss Cottage Library, open until 11th December.

Free entry.

01/10/2025

Beyond Expectations: The Legacy of Black Leadership and Community in Camden

Launching this October as part of Season.

This exhibition showcases photographs by Neil Kenlock, capturing key figures in Black British history whose work shaped Camden and wider society.

Featured here: Lord David Pitt of Hampstead — doctor, activist, and one of the UK’s first Black peers. As a Camden councillor, he championed racial equality in housing, health, and education, leaving a powerful civic legacy.

9 October – 30 November 2025
Swiss Cottage Library, 88 Avenue Rd, London NW3 3HA

29/06/2025

Did you know the British Black Panther Movement organised free educational classes, legal aid, and community support initiatives across the UK? Neil reflects on his time in the movement back in the day.

04/05/2025

Neil Kenlock’s work is featured in ‘Resistance: How Protest Shaped Britain and Photography Shaped Protest’, currently on view at Turner Contemporary in Margate.

Curated by , the exhibition spans a century of protest photography — capturing moments of activism, solidarity, and social change across Britain from 1903 to 2003.

On view until 1 June 2025
Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm
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21/02/2025

Discover Lives Less Ordinary: Working-Class Britain Re-seen at Two Temple Place, featuring a range of artists, including the photography of Neil Kenlock. The exhibition explores the richness and diversity of working-class experiences through art. This free exhibition until to April 2025.

12/01/2025

Archive Diary:

A leaflet produced for the Life Experience With Britain lecture series, where Neil gave a talk in 2002. This series explored personal narratives and reflections on cultural identity, migration, and the British experience, contributing to a broader understanding of social history.

31/12/2024

Thank you to everyone who supported Neil's archive in 2024! His work has been featured in some amazing projects, and we are looking forward to sharing even more incredible stories, photographs, and collaborations in 2025!!

03/11/2024

Beyond Expectations – a recent exhibition at that showcases powerful moments from Neil Kenlock's collection, revealing the resilience and pride of the Black British community.

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http://kenlockphotography.com/

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