Bryan Adams: Wounded
In his series Wounded: The Legacy of War, Bryan Adams presents portraits of young British soldiers who have suffered life-changing injury in Iraq and Afghanistan or during training. His lens bares witness to their scars, disability and disfigurement. This unexpected directness challenges the viewer. At the same time the images reveal the sheer grit and bravery of the victims who, despite personal sacrifice, live each day with continued vim, vigour and dignity. What we see are staggering portraits of inspiring individuals who whilst not faltering have stood the test of war and lived to tell the tale. Featuring over 30 portraits on public display for the first time in the UK, the startling series honours the war heroes of today and highlights the plight of wounded personnel.
Somerset House Trust, Strand London WC2R 1LA
Daily 10.00-18.00 (last entry 17.15)
Open until 21.00 (last entry 20.15) on Thursdays from 27 November
24 & 31 December 10.00-16.00, 25 & 26 December-closed, 1 January 12.00-18.00
Terrace Rooms, South Wing
Free admission