David Yarrow art captures wildlife and unknown cultures

David Yarrow’s immersive photography of uncharted geography, wildlife and communities has won him critical acclaim around the world, and is currently earning him a huge following amongst contemporary art investors.

His works have been shown in leading galleries and museums around the world, including London’s Saatchi Gallery, the Phillip’s Gallery and Christie’s global headquarters. Now, we are very excited to host The Untouchables, the inaugural exhibition in our brand new Westbourne Grove gallery, featuring Yarrow’s incredible images.

David Yarrow in the wild

Today, the name David Yarrow is synonymous with world-class wildlife photography, but he started on a very different career path. The former Times photographer first found fame with his iconic image of Diego Maradona holding the World Cup at the 1986 final. However, it was only after eight years as a stockbroker that Yarrow devoted himself to photography.

Now admitting he has “found his true comfort zone in documenting the natural world,” Yarrow is arguably one of the biggest and most respected names in the art world when it comes to wildlife photography.

He has built a world-class reputation for his candid images of elusive and endangered animals, thanks to innovative tactics including coating his camera with attractive animal scents. Yarrow’s commitment to his art is absolute, and he will often travel deep into the wilderness and spend weeks camping out in order to secure the perfect shot.

Philanthropy and conservation are central to Yarrow’s passion for wildlife photography, and he holds a range of advisory and ambassadorial roles, as ambassador for Wild Ark and on the advisory board of Tusk.

Tusk patron, His Royal Highness Prince William, explains: “David’s images have the power to engage and influence our appreciation and knowledge of some of the planet’s most extraordinary flora and fauna.”

Yarrow’s works also help to directly raise funds for charity. Charitable donations from the sale of David’s images already exceed $600,000 for 2017 alone — the Tusk Gala dinner in New York City saw four of his works raise an astonishing $186,000 in just a few minutes.

David Yarrow art captures unseen cultures

It’s not just animal wildlife that brings David Yarrow to unexplored locations. He was very recently allowed access to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for an extremely rare photographic opportunity.

In August 2017, Yarrow was invited into the country as a guest of the Party for eight days, after months of negotiation with the North Korean Embassy in London. This is particularly impressive during a time of high tensions between North Korea and the US, with a travel ban currently in place for most Americans.

What’s more, Yarrow was allowed to travel to areas visited by very few westerners. Far beyond the capital city Pyongyang, he travelled hundreds of kilometres “deep into the industrial hinterland” and out into the rural countryside.

“Many of the rural locations that I visited were unequivocally virginal territory for Western photographers,” Yarrow explained. “I never saw another camera in my time outside the capital.”

Yarrow used his experience as a wildlife photographer to gain the trust of his minders and capture insightful images of the famously secretive nation, “Opportunities would emerge to ‘steal’ imagery, rather than being offered it on a plate,” he explained.

Why invest in David Yarrow

Now looks to be the perfect time to buy David Yarrow art as an investment. During spring 2017, he has successfully established himself as one of the bestselling fine art photographers in the world, and his work is swiftly growing in value.

Limited edition prints are often produced in runs of just 12, ensuring that works remain in high demand and exclusivity. These prints regularly sell at over $30,000 a piece, with his most celebrated works priced even higher.

At the Sotheby’s photography auction in London in May, Mankind was sold for $75,000. Yarrow’s iconic image from South Sudan achieved the highest price of all 100 lots in the show, including work from many of the most recognised photographers of the last century.

David Yarrow at Maddox Gallery

If you’re looking to buy David Yarrow art, why not pay us a visit at our new Westbourne Grove gallery?

Maddox Gallery will open its new Westbourne Grove gallery space to the public from 15 September, with an inaugural exhibition dedicated to the work of David Yarrow. Visitors will be able to attend The Untouchables over a three week run until 5 October.

It will truly be a stunning exhibition, and out expert Sotheby’s-trained art consultant swill be on hand to tell you more about the artist and his works.

Written by James Nicholls, Managing Director and Curator, Maddox Gallery.