James Sparshatt Portrait Photography
British, b. 1966
James Sparshatt began his photographic career in the 1990s in Bolivia, working as a photojournalist and editor of the Bolivian Times. James has had solo exhibitions in the US, Ireland, Spain, Cuba, France and across the UK. His work has also been shown at prestigious contemporary art fairs including Pulse - Miami, Art Chicago, Art Hamptons, Slick Paris, Art Market (San Francisco) among others.
James’s photographs have been used for many advertising campaigns and have featured in magazines such as Dazed and Confused, Tatler, Red, Wanderlust as well as all of the UK’s major broadsheets. He has also written for the New Statesman.
“My love of photography developed while I was working as a photojournalist in Latin America in the 1990s. Both there, and later in Cuba, I was captivated by the energy and exuberance of the festivals and dance so inherent in Latino life. Many of my images celebrate the rich and vibrant musical heritage of Havana, Buenos Aires and Seville.
When I look at them I recall the rhythmic beat of the music and almost feel a trickle of sweat running down my back.”
His exhibition at the Royal National Theatre, London was described in the Sunday Telegraph as “a dazzling collection of black and white images”.
James has been a finalist in the Sony World Photographic awards, the Centre for Fine Art Photography and The Worldwide Photography Gala awards. He has also won the Center for Fine Art Photography’s International award. James frequently gives talks about his work at photographic festivals and exhibitions.to
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Artist: James Sparshatt
La Vieja Guajira by James Sparshatt. 20 x 20” photo printed direct on aluminium
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
The old country girl from the Escambray mountains. I was hiking in the mountains, close to Trinidad, when I met the family. They invited me in and we chatted about our different live...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Portrait Photography
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La Vieja Guajira by James Sparshatt. 36 x 36” photo printed direct on aluminium
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
The old country girl from the Escambray mountains. I was hiking in the mountains, close to Trinidad, when I met the family. They invited me in and we chatted about our different live...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Portrait Photography
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Metal
Hombre de Media Luna by James Sparshatt. 20 x 20” photo printed on aluminium
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
It was almost 3am and we were still waiting for the band to start to play. I stood on the open air stage buffeted by the winds as the group and their roadies struggled to set up. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Portrait Photography
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Metal
Hombre De Media Luna by James Sparshatt. Smiling man smoking a Cuban cigar
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
It was almost 3am and we were still waiting for the band to start to play. I stood on the open air stage buffeted by the winds as the group and their roadies struggled to set up. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Portrait Photography
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Metal
El Finquero by James Sparshatt. 36 x 36” photograph printed direct on aluminium.
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
A tobacco farmer from the Viñales valley.
The Spirit of the Revolution series documents the generation of Cubans that saw the dramatic changes of 1959 as young adults. They have a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Portrait Photography
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Metal
El Finquero by James Sparshatt. 20 x 20” photograph printed direct on aluminium
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
A tobacco farmer from the Viñales valley.
The Spirit of the Revolution series documents the generation of Cubans that saw the dramatic changes of 1959 as young adults. They have a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary James Sparshatt Portrait Photography
Materials
Metal
La Romera by James Sparshatt. 20 x 20” photograph printed direct on aluminium.
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
On a musical and pleasure seeking pilgrimage… during Las Romerias de Mayo festival in Holguín.
The Spirit of the Revolution series documents the generation of Cubans that saw the dr...
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21st Century and Contemporary James Sparshatt Portrait Photography
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Metal
El Revolucionario by James Sparshatt. 36 x 36” photo printed direct on aluminium
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
El revolucionario – a gentleman of Old Havana.
The Spirit of the Revolution series documents the generation of Cubans that saw the dramatic changes of 1959 as young adults. They hav...
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21st Century and Contemporary James Sparshatt Portrait Photography
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Metal
La Dama de la Plaza by James Sparshatt - Palladium Platinum Print - Float Frame
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
A lady of pure joy… dancing in the Plaza de la Revolucion on May 1st 2001.
The Spirit of the Revolution series documents the generation of Cubans that saw the dramatic changes of 19...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style James Sparshatt Portrait Photography
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Platinum
La Celebracíon by James Sparshatt. Silver Gelatin Print with Wood Frame, 2004
By James Sparshatt
Located in Coltishall, GB
A moment of pure joy in Holguín, Cuba, during las Romerias de Mayo festival.
James Sparshatt’s photographs of music and dance capture the emotion and intensity of people lost in the...
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21st Century and Contemporary James Sparshatt Portrait Photography
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Silver Gelatin, Wood
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