Red Dahlias by Cig Harvey
Graham Nash, of legendary music trio Crosby Stills and Nash, is a major collector of modern photography. As this year?s Photo London fair gets underway, we speak with Nash, curator and gallerist Camilla Grimaldi, and a photographer being exhibited at the fair, Sam Wright
The Collector: Graham Nash
Graham Nash is a legendary musician, songwriter, and photographer. His artistic talents have captivated audiences for decades as a founding member of iconic bands such as The Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash. However, Nash’s creative pursuits extend beyond music. He is also an avid photographer with a deep passion for the craft and an extensive collection.
LUX: What was it that made you begin collecting art"
Graham Nash: We were a poor family from the North of England and never had an image on a wall. Eric Burdon from the Animals turned me on to M.C.Escher in the mid sixties and I truly love Eschers? work. When I was economically well off I began to collect Escher. His work and the work of Diane Arbus, whos? images astound me to this day started my journey of surrounding myself with great work.
Two Pears by
Paul Caponigro
LUX: Can you tell us about a piece in your collection that has influenced your music"

GN: I find an interesting correlation between music and photography. To me, the world is made up of vibrations and I can sense that when I look at ?Moonrise over Hernandez? by Ansel Adams, I can really feel the bushes and v...