Syd Shelton
Syd Shelton is a British photographer who documented the Rock Against Racism movement. His work is held in the collections of Tate and the Victoria and Albert Museum.Life and work
Shelton was born in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. From 1977 to 1981, he was involved in and documented the Rock Against Racism political and cultural movement.Publications
Solo exhibitions
- Syd Shelton: Rock Against Racism, curated by Mark Sealy and Carol Tulloch, Autograph ABP, Rivington Place, London, 2015; Impressions Gallery, Bradford, 2016; Street Level Photoworks, Glasgow, 2017; Gallery Oldham, Oldham, 2020
Group exhibitions
- Music Migrations, Cité nationale de l'histoire de l'immigration, Paris, 2019–2020
Collections
Shelton's work is held in the following permanent collections:
