In the late 1980s, Zoe Wilson emerged as one of the most distinctive rock photographers of her era, capturing intimate live-reportage portraits unlike any other. Her archive—stored unseen in her loft for more than 35 years—was finally released in 2025 to extraordinary acclaim.
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."
TODAY AND THE LAUNCH OF THREE COLLECTIONS
The beauty of Rock Legends Live lies in its independence: Zoe is the photographer, artist, and owner of every image. For the first time in nearly 40 years, these works are available to own:
Rock Legends
Pure portraiture. Zoe’s signature, intimate reportage images are available as exquisite giclée prints—Edition of 10, plus artist’s proofs.
Rock Pimp
Exaggerated canvases for fans and collectors alike, striking both visually and conceptually. Collection of eight, limited edition of 15.
Rock Vandal
Bold large-format new-media works in diamond dust, aluminium, and iridescent glitter gloss. Extremely limited editions of just 3 or 5. Many pieces are already scarce.
"My three collections appeal to a wide audience, but each work is united by rarity and intimacy: every image is previously unseen, and editions are tightly limited."
THAT SHOT
A limited-edition coffee-table book featuring Zoe’s Rock Legends portraits. Each copy includes a signed giclée print as a preface. Edition of 100.
"The personal stories that collectors share with me, often through tears of joy, remind me of the energy and passion that captured the images in the first place on 35mm film, in the moment. What a privilege."
