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The Photographer of the Street That No Longer Exists | Roger Mayne

"If you know before you look, then you cannot see for knowing." — Roger Mayne (1929 - 2014) He didn't just document the slums of post-war London—he choreographed them. While Britain was emerging from the shadows of WWII, Mayne entered the crumbling terraces of Southam Street to capture something the world had never seen: the birth of the "Cool" British teenager. In this documentary, we explore the life and work of Roger Mayne, the chemist-turned-photographer who transformed street photography into high art. From his "diagonal energy" and mastery of high-contrast prints to his deep influence on indie icons like Morrissey and the film Absolute Beginners, discover how Mayne gave a voice and a "visual blueprint" to a generation that had nothing but the street. What We’ll Learn: -The Southam Street Epic: Why Mayne returned to this single location 27 TIMES. -Constructing the Image: How his background in chemistry and the St. Ives School taught him to see the street as a collection of shapes and tensions. -The Aesthetic of Cool: How his photos of Teddy Boys and Jiving Girls became the visual blueprint for modern rebellion. -The Death of a Community: The demolition of Southam Street and Its simple stories. Chapters: 0:00 Prologue: The Ghost of a Street 01:16 Early Life & Formation 02:38 The Southam Street Epic 05:35 Style & Visual Language 07:40 Beyond the Street 09:27 Philosophy & Legacy 10:47 Conclusion: The Enduring Pulse We celebrate timeless photographic art, distinguishing it from transient trends. Subscribe, and let’s keep exploring the stories behind the lens together.    / @pimag   This video is created for educational or commentary purposes. All featured artwork and footage are fully credited to their respective copyright holders, adhering to fair use provisions under copyright law. © The Estate of Roger Mayne © Roger Mayne Archive #pimag #RogerMayne #DocumentaryPhotography #StreetPhotography #PhotographicInspiration #PhotographyInspiration #ArtHistory #ArtDocumentary #PhotographyDocumentary #BritishPhotographer #BlackAndWhitePhotography #HumanistPhotography #FilmPhotography #PhotographyLegend #GreatPhotographers #IconicPhotos #TerryFrost #PatrickHeron #Morrissey #SouthamStreet #TeddyBoys #London1950s