Caroline Coon

b. 1945

Godmother of Punk Caroline Coon’s 60-year career has been filled with rebellion, creative variety and tireless activism. She authored one of the first-ever books on Punk, managed The Clash, and through photography and writing, documented the sociocultural shifts that turned Britain inside out. Coon has campaigned for women’s rights, social equality and even founded a charity that provides legal support for those impacted by drugs. And it’s through her painting – crisp-edged figurative works that quash taboos around sex work, gender and drug use – that these themes are so potently captured.

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