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.
“If you look at his client list you’ll notice fast, that Westenberg has worked for so many well known world-famous musicians that our irish rockers U2 can defenitily be seen as just another on his long client list.”
“Undoubtedly one of the most important music photographers of our time!”
Pete Doherty, Oasis, Tom Jones, Soundgarden, Bon Jovi and Coldplay among many others. Also included are hundreds of album, single, magazine and book covers from all over the world.
For the last 25 years, his musical heritage includes portraits of BB King, Radiohead, Thom Yorke, White Stripes, Jane’s Addiction, Sting, Bjork, Nirvana, Jeff Buckley, Luther Vandross, Nine Inch Nails, Stone Roses, The Pixies, Rufus Wainwright, Michael Stipe, U2, Mary J. Blige, R.E.M, Black Sabbath, Massive Attack, BB King, The Rolling Stones, PJ Harvey, Marilyn Manson,