Cramer St Gallery presents Unfiltered, a solo exhibition of black-and-white photography by celebrated British photographer Alan Chapman, on view from 5th–8th March 2026. Curated by Lee Sharrock, the exhibition brings together a rare and compelling selection of images captured across Chapman’s remarkable three-decade career photographing the world’s most famous cultural figures. Alan Chapman began his career in the 1970s, quickly earning the reputation of being the polite paparazzo. Unlike the aggressive stereotypes associated with celebrity photography, Chapman rejected sensationalism in favour of authenticity. The term Paparazzo itself originates from Fellini’s iconic 1960 film La Dolce Vita, referencing the character Paparazzo – played by Walter Santesso – an ambitious photographer chasing Rome’s glitterati. Chapman redefined this role, choosing empathy and instinct over intrusion.

Alan Chapman is a renowned photographer working regularly with Dave Bennett Agency, one of Getty Images main contributors. Chapman is widely respected within media and art circles. His limited-edition prints have been sold at major art fairs in London and Los Angeles, and his work has previously been exhibited at Proud Galleries, London.

Uninterested in exposing flaws or manufacturing scandal, Chapman’s work is celebrated for capturing energy, character, and presence, rather than prejudice or spectacle. His discreet approach granted him extraordinary access behind the velvet rope, from glamorous late-night parties to major art previews and cultural events in London and Los Angeles. The natural, spontaneous images featured in Alan Chapman - Unfiltered were photographed in a pre-Instagram era, before PR teams, curated feeds and digital filters.