Pasha #1 (curved on silks), 2008
Anderson & Low is the artist name of the London-based photographic duo Jonathan Anderson (b. 1961, UK) and Edwin Low (b. 1957, Malaysia). Collaborating since 1990, the pair have developed a globally recognized fine-art practice spanning portraiture, architectural studies, abstract imagery, and conceptual series. Their work frequently explores themes of identity, physical power, classical form, human potential, and the fluid line between fantasy and reality.
Artistic Practice & Core Themes
- Form and the Human Body: Anderson & Low first gained international acclaim with their genre-defining explorations of elite sports and athleticism. Projects like Gymnasts – NDGT (a three-year collaboration with the National Danish Gymnastic Team) translated human movement into classical, sculptural abstractions. Their work uses physical form as a lens through which to examine dedication, vulnerability, and the broader human condition.
- Illusion and Reality: A hallmark of their practice is challenging the viewer’s perception of photographic truth. Through lighting, composition, and darkroom or digital techniques, they frequently make real scenes appear constructed or scale models appear life-sized and epic.
- Identity and Pop Culture: The duo frequently engages with contemporary subcultures and iconography, capturing how individuals construct personal narratives through costume, performance, and cinema.
Recognition & Collections
Anderson & Low are Honorary Fellows of the Royal Photographic Society (RPS). Their work has been included in major international art events, such as the Venice Biennale, and is held in permanent collections across the world, including:
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
- Victoria & Albert Museum, London
- National Portrait Gallery, London
- Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
- National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
- Maison Européenne de la Photographie, Paris
- High Museum of Art, Atlanta