De La Warr Pavilion Announces Collaboration with Photographer Julian Anderson for Major Transformation Project

The De La Warr Pavilion is delighted to announce a collaboration with the photographer Julian Anderson for its major transformation project, An Icon For Everyone in partnership with Rother District Council.

Julian will be creatively documenting the evolution of the Pavilion’s transformational building works, capturing the architecture and its interventions as the project continues redeveloping this pioneering centre for the arts. There will be a refurbished auditorium, new learning and community spaces and galleries plus improved accessibility and environmental sustainability — securing the Pavilion’s purpose as a creative and cultural home for all.

Julian says:

“I am excited to work with the Pavilion on this project and look forward to seeking out moments of inspiration from the stunning architecture, while documenting some of the hidden gems of this beautiful building during its transition.”

Stewart Drew, Director and CEO of the De La Warr Pavilion says:

“We are thrilled to be working with Julian, whose work captures the sleek lines and shapes of the Pavilion as well as the faded beauty of its 90 years. We are fortunate that Julian lives locally and delighted to welcome him as part of the project.”

Julian Anderson is an internationally known photographer whose work including architecture, portraits and the natural world. His architectural work includes London’s Elizabeth Line, The Connaught Hotel, The Millenium Bridge and The London Olympic Stadium while his editorial work includes The Guardian Saturday magazine, Time, Conde Nast Traveller, The Royal Academy, Sight and Sound magazine and The Art Fund. Commercial commissions include ESK Cashmere, the Maybourne Hotel Group, The Old Vic Theatre, Romeo Hotel Naples, Reignwood and Max Fordham.

Julian’s has 27 portraits in the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection, including Sir David Attenborough (currently on display), Sir Peter Blake, Motorhead’s Lemmy and Lord Norman Foster.

Posted by Cassandra Ash on Monday 11 May 2026