Celebrating George: Brian Aris unveils three decades of rare George Michael portraits

Timed to coincide with the publication of his new book Brian Aris/Celebrating George, published by Octopus on 9th April. The book and exhibition by world renowned photographer Brian Aris explores three decades photographing one of the greatest vocal performers of the 20th Century, George Michael. George Michael hated having his photo taken, which makes series of images such a special tribute. This stunning collection of photographs features iconic George Michael images throughout his career—including many never before published. The man born as Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou hated being photographed, and that makes this volume such an unusual and beautiful tribute to one of the music world’s most beloved stars. First meeting when he shot Wham!, Brian Aris gained George’s trust and subsequently enjoyed unprecedented access to document the complex and sensitive character behind one of pop’s most talented and consummate artists. Dreaming of stardom from an