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Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists and movie stars for over 25 years. His technique of lighting, colour and composition has helped to produce his own unique visual style.

Shortly after receiving an Architecture degree he moved to London where he's been based since 1983. Westenberg is self-taught and learned his trade working for the UK inkies “New Musical Express" and “Melody Maker" mainly throughout the late 80's and 90's documenting amongst others all the UK 'Britpop' bands.

The breakthrough came in 1993-1994 with the release of Sting's Ten Summoner's Tales and Mary J Blige's Share My World. These two album covers changed the perception of the work worldwide and thus began a run of 20 years of commissions and choice opportunities.

For the last 25 years, his musical heritage includes portraits of Radiohead, Thom Yorke, Coldplay, White Stripes, Jane's Addiction, Sting, Bjork, Nirvana, Jeff Buckley, Luther Vandross, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Roses, The Pixies, Paul Weller, Rufus Wainwright, Michael Stipe, U2, Mary J. Blige, R.E.M., Black Sabbath, Massive Attack, BB King, The Rolling Stones, PJ Harvey, Marilyn Manson, Pete Doherty, Oasis, Soundgarden, Jake Bugg, and Bon Jovi among many others. Also included are 100's of albums, singles, magazine & book covers from around the world. He's also been chosen as official photographer for the LIVE 8 Hyde Park event in 2005 and for Led Zeppelin reunion concert at the 02 Arena, London.

The work & interest also include a wide range of artists portraits beyond the music world. David Lynch, Paul Auster, The Coen Brothers, Rupert Friend, Sir Tom Stoppard, Orla Kiely, Vincent Cassel, Audrey Tautou, Billy Bob Thornton, Ethan Hawke, Alan Rickman, Daniel Bruhl, Sean Penn, Shirley Henderson, Aaron Eckhart, Robin Wright, Rhys Ifans, Frances McDormand, Jean-Luc Godard, Ray Winstone, Michel Gondry and Naomi Watts are amongst these portraits.

“Rolling Stone", “Spin", “Q", “Time Out", “Les Inrockuptibles", “Vogue", “Rockin On Japan", “Esquire", “New York Times Magazine", “Telegraph" and “Observer" Magazines, “Interview" and dozens of others around the world have commissioned him.

The last 15 years he's been a staff photographer at MOJO Magazine producing many covers and features. Most recently photographing Sir Paul McCartney for the cover story of the November 2013 issue.

Westenberg's biggest honour to date arrived in 2012 when he had his first major global museum show. The location was the 'Kobe Fashion Museum', one of Japan's largest museums. The whole museum was dedicated to Westenberg's works for a 3 month period. Over 70 images were included in a wide range of sizes, styles and presentation. The catalogue produced sold out during the exhibition's run. The 20-year attendance record for the museum was also broken by the exhibition.

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Photography, Rolling Stones (1998), Kevin Westenberg

Rolling Stones (1998)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 40 x 51 cm

$1,999

Photography, The Prodigy (1997), Kevin Westenberg

The Prodigy (1997)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 51 x 40 cm

$1,999

Photography, Kelis, Kevin Westenberg

Kelis

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 51 x 40 cm

$1,999

Photography, Kurt Cobain, Kevin Westenberg

Kurt Cobain

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 51 cm

$2,372

Photography, Eminem, Kevin Westenberg

Eminem

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 76 x 60 cm

$3,247

Photography, Vincent Cassel (2000), Kevin Westenberg

Vincent Cassel (2000)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 51 cm

$2,372

Photography, The Coen Brothers (2001), Kevin Westenberg

The Coen Brothers (2001)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 51 cm

$2,372

Photography, Jeff Buckley, Kevin Westenberg

Jeff Buckley

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 76 cm

$3,247

Photography, Sean Penn (2001), Kevin Westenberg

Sean Penn (2001)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

Photography, Pete Doherty, Kevin Westenberg

Pete Doherty

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 76.2 x 101.6 cm

$4,495

Photography, Norah Jones, Kevin Westenberg

Norah Jones

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 76.2 cm

$3,247

Photography, Keith Richards, Kevin Westenberg

Keith Richards

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

Photography, Jack White, Kevin Westenberg

Jack White

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 51 x 61 cm

$2,372

Photography, Thom Yorke (2006), Kevin Westenberg

Thom Yorke (2006)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 152 x 101 cm

$14,975

Photography, Ray Winstone (2000), Kevin Westenberg

Ray Winstone (2000)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 51 x 40 cm

$1,999

Photography, Massive Attack, Kevin Westenberg

Massive Attack

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 40 x 51 cm

$1,999

Photography, Evan Dando Lemonheads, Kevin Westenberg

Evan Dando Lemonheads

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 51 x 40 cm

$1,999

Photography, Bat For Lashes Halo, Kevin Westenberg

Bat For Lashes Halo

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 40.6 x 50.8 cm

$1,999

Photography, Jarvis Cocker, Kevin Westenberg

Jarvis Cocker

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 50.8 x 40.6 cm

$1,999

Photography, Bono, Kevin Westenberg

Bono

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 40 x 51 cm

$1,999

Photography, Pearl Jam (1992), Kevin Westenberg

Pearl Jam (1992)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 50 x 40 cm

$1,999

Photography, Madonna, Kevin Westenberg

Madonna

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 40 x 51 cm

$1,999

Photography, Ethan Hawke, Kevin Westenberg

Ethan Hawke

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 51 x 40 cm

$1,999

Photography, Depeche Mode, Kevin Westenberg

Depeche Mode

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 40.6 x 50.8 cm

$1,999

Photography, Coldplay, Kevin Westenberg

Coldplay

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 41 x 51 cm

$1,999

Photography, Blur, Kevin Westenberg

Blur

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 40.6 x 50.8 cm

$1,999

Photography, Bjork, Kevin Westenberg

Bjork

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

Photography, Billy Bob Thornton Smoking, Kevin Westenberg

Billy Bob Thornton Smoking

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101.6 x 76.2 cm

$4,495

Photography, Jon Bon Jovi, Kevin Westenberg

Jon Bon Jovi

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

Photography, Dido, Kevin Westenberg

Dido

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 51 x 61 cm

$2,372

Photography, Spiritualized (1994), Kevin Westenberg

Spiritualized (1994)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

Photography, Richard Ashcroft (1999), Kevin Westenberg

Richard Ashcroft (1999)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

Photography, Bowie on Stage, Kevin Westenberg

Bowie on Stage

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 152 x 101 cm

$14,975

Photography, Underworld (1996), Kevin Westenberg

Underworld (1996)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

Photography, The Script (2012), Kevin Westenberg

The Script (2012)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 76 cm

$3,247

Photography, The KLF (1997), Kevin Westenberg

The KLF (1997)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

Photography, Soundgarden (1996), Kevin Westenberg

Soundgarden (1996)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

Photography, Red Hot Chili Peppers (1992), Kevin Westenberg

Red Hot Chili Peppers (1992)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

Photography, R.E.M. Collage (1996), Kevin Westenberg

R.E.M. Collage (1996)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 76 x 60 cm

$3,247

Photography, PJ Harvey (2000), Kevin Westenberg

PJ Harvey (2000)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 76 x 60 cm

$3,247

Photography, Pete Doherty, Kevin Westenberg

Pete Doherty

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

Photography, Paul Weller (1997), Kevin Westenberg

Paul Weller (1997)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

Photography, Patricia Arquette (2001), Kevin Westenberg

Patricia Arquette (2001)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 76 x 61 cm

$3,247

Photography, Nick Cave, Kevin Westenberg

Nick Cave

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 76 x 61 cm

$3,247

Photography, Laura and Naomi, Kevin Westenberg

Laura and Naomi

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

Photography, Emma Shapplin, Kevin Westenberg

Emma Shapplin

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 51 cm

$2,372

Photography, Depeche Mode, Kevin Westenberg

Depeche Mode

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 50.8 cm

$2,372

Photography, David Gilmour, Kevin Westenberg

David Gilmour

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 51 x 61 cm

$2,372

Photography, David Gilmour, Kevin Westenberg

David Gilmour

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 76 cm

$3,247

Photography, Daddy G Massive Attack, Kevin Westenberg

Daddy G Massive Attack

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 76 x 61 cm

$3,247

Photography, Bryan Ferry, Kevin Westenberg

Bryan Ferry

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 50.8 cm

$2,372

Photography, Bat For Lashes Heart, Kevin Westenberg

Bat For Lashes Heart

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 76.2 cm

$3,247

Photography, Michael Stipe Spaceman, Kevin Westenberg

Michael Stipe Spaceman

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 152 x 101 cm

$14,975

Photography, Def Leppard, Kevin Westenberg

Def Leppard

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 152 x 101 cm

$14,975

Photography, Sting (1992), Kevin Westenberg

Sting (1992)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 60 x 50 cm

$2,372

Photography, Rufus Wainwright (2010), Kevin Westenberg

Rufus Wainwright (2010)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 60 x 51 cm

$2,372

Photography, Robert Plant (1993), Kevin Westenberg

Robert Plant (1993)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

Photography, Rick Rubin (2013), Kevin Westenberg

Rick Rubin (2013)

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 61 x 51 cm

$2,372

Photography, Michael Stipe, Kevin Westenberg

Michael Stipe

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101.6 x 76.2 cm

$4,495

Photography, Nick Cave, Kevin Westenberg

Nick Cave

Kevin Westenberg

Photography - 101 x 76 cm

$4,495

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Who is the artist?

Kevin Westenberg is famed for his creation of provocative and electrifying images of world-class musicians, artists and movie stars for over 25 years. His technique of lighting, colour and composition has helped to produce his own unique visual style.

Shortly after receiving an Architecture degree he moved to London where he's been based since 1983. Westenberg is self-taught and learned his trade working for the UK inkies “New Musical Express" and “Melody Maker" mainly throughout the late 80's and 90's documenting amongst others all the UK 'Britpop' bands.

The breakthrough came in 1993-1994 with the release of Sting's Ten Summoner's Tales and Mary J Blige's Share My World. These two album covers changed the perception of the work worldwide and thus began a run of 20 years of commissions and choice opportunities.

For the last 25 years, his musical heritage includes portraits of Radiohead, Thom Yorke, Coldplay, White Stripes, Jane's Addiction, Sting, Bjork, Nirvana, Jeff Buckley, Luther Vandross, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Roses, The Pixies, Paul Weller, Rufus Wainwright, Michael Stipe, U2, Mary J. Blige, R.E.M., Black Sabbath, Massive Attack, BB King, The Rolling Stones, PJ Harvey, Marilyn Manson, Pete Doherty, Oasis, Soundgarden, Jake Bugg, and Bon Jovi among many others. Also included are 100's of albums, singles, magazine & book covers from around the world. He's also been chosen as official photographer for the LIVE 8 Hyde Park event in 2005 and for Led Zeppelin reunion concert at the 02 Arena, London.

The work & interest also include a wide range of artists portraits beyond the music world. David Lynch, Paul Auster, The Coen Brothers, Rupert Friend, Sir Tom Stoppard, Orla Kiely, Vincent Cassel, Audrey Tautou, Billy Bob Thornton, Ethan Hawke, Alan Rickman, Daniel Bruhl, Sean Penn, Shirley Henderson, Aaron Eckhart, Robin Wright, Rhys Ifans, Frances McDormand, Jean-Luc Godard, Ray Winstone, Michel Gondry and Naomi Watts are amongst these portraits.

“Rolling Stone", “Spin", “Q", “Time Out", “Les Inrockuptibles", “Vogue", “Rockin On Japan", “Esquire", “New York Times Magazine", “Telegraph" and “Observer" Magazines, “Interview" and dozens of others around the world have commissioned him.

The last 15 years he's been a staff photographer at MOJO Magazine producing many covers and features. Most recently photographing Sir Paul McCartney for the cover story of the November 2013 issue.

Westenberg's biggest honour to date arrived in 2012 when he had his first major global museum show. The location was the 'Kobe Fashion Museum', one of Japan's largest museums. The whole museum was dedicated to Westenberg's works for a 3 month period. Over 70 images were included in a wide range of sizes, styles and presentation. The catalogue produced sold out during the exhibition's run. The 20-year attendance record for the museum was also broken by the exhibition.

Find this artist and many more in our collection of works by Celebrity Photographers

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What is Kevin Westenberg’s artistic movement?

The artistic movements of the artists are: Celebrity Photographers

When was Kevin Westenberg born?

The year of birth of the artist is: 1958