In a unique new project hosted by Lyndsey Ingram at Sotheby’s, Miles Aldridge invited the public into his vibrant world unlike ever before. For the first time, the photographer and artist will be setting up an off-site studio providing an opportunity for visitors to Sotheby’s to partake in a one-on-one polaroid portrait session with Miles. In true Warholian style, sitters will be able to experience “15 minutes of fame” with Miles who, over the years, has captured some of the biggest stars of our time: Sir Elton John, Maisie Williams, Viola Davis, Marina Abramović, Donatella Versaci and Sophie Turner to name just a few. Miles is set to bring this project, ToiletMiles PaperAldridge: Polaroid Portraits, to Sotheby’s galleries for four days only from 8-11 April 2025.
Alongside the gallery exhibition, Sotheby’s plays co-host to an exhibition of works by Miles created over the last 20 years - some borne from his most iconic shoots and others that have never been shown publicly before. The exhibition runs in parallel with Miles’ full takeover of Sotheby’s Story Cafe (31 March - 2 May), which will see him cover the walls - from floor to ceiling - as well as the tabletops, windows, coffee cups (and more) in his bold and kaleidoscopic style.
