Nick Waplington

The Infinity Award for Young Photographer from the International Center of Photography in 1993 marked a significant early milestone for British-American artist and photographer Nick Waplington. His career began in 1984, documenting the immediate community on the Broxtowe Estate in Aspley, Nottingham, a project that spanned 15 years and culminated in the seminal books ‘Living Room’ (1991) and ‘Weddings, Parties, Anything.’ Shifting his focus to broader social concerns, Waplington released ‘Other Edens’ in 1994, exploring environmental issues globally. He continued this prolific period with ‘Safety in Numbers’ (1997), examining ecstasy drug culture, and ‘The Indecisive Memento’ (1999), a comprehensive travelogue. In 2001, he delved into photographic history with ‘Truth or Consequences’ and contributed to a group exhibition at the Venice Biennale.

Concurrently, Waplington contributed ‘Settlement’ (2014) to ‘This Place,’ a photography collective studying Jewish settlers in the West Bank. Maintaining his prolific output, Waplington released several notable photographic books in quick succession, including ‘Lackadaisical’ (2011), ‘Extrapolations’ (2011), ‘Surf Riot’ (2011), and ‘The Patriarch’s Wardrobe’ (2012). His 2014 publication, ‘Made Glorious Summer,’ was followed by ‘Living Room Work Prints’ in 2015, revisiting his foundational Broxtowe Estate work. In 2016, his collective work ‘This Place’ was exhibited at the Brooklyn Museum.

Since 2010, while steadfastly continuing his acclaimed photographic practice, Waplington has increasingly expanded his artistic focus to include painting, showcasing a continuous evolution and versatility across mediums. His extensive body of work consistently offers a distinct visual narrative to brands and an insightful commentary on social concerns and diverse communities.