Polly Samson, acclaimed author and wife of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour, presents her first solo photography exhibition at Leica Gallery London, featuring intimate images taken over two decades of Gilmour on tour and in the studio. The show, titled 'Polly Samson – Between This Breath and Then,' runs until 7 May 2026 and coincides with the release of her book 'David Gilmour: Luck and Strange – Studio/Live,' published by Thames & Hudson. Samson's photographs capture candid moments of Gilmour, their family, and the creative process behind albums including 'Luck and Strange.'
This exhibition matters because it offers a rare, deeply personal perspective on one of rock music's most iconic figures, seen through the lens of a literary partner who has also co-written lyrics for Pink Floyd and Gilmour's solo work. Samson's background as a novelist infuses her photography with narrative depth, bridging the worlds of visual art and literature. The show also highlights the growing trend of artists expanding into photography, and underscores the enduring creative collaboration between Samson and Gilmour, both in music and now in visual art.