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Gabriel Moses is a British-Nigerian photographer, director and filmmaker from South London. Moses designed the 2025 BRIT Awards trophy.
Early Life
[edit]Moses was born and raised in South London. He pursued a degree in business studies but dropped out to pursue his career in photography and videography.[1] Moses drew inspiration for his photography from his South-London Nigerian roots, family photos and magazine cutouts by his sister who was a fashion student.[1] At 18 years, Moses was approached by Nike to produce content for them, leading to his directorial debut 'The Lone Athlete'. [1]
Career
[edit]In 2020, he photographed Pa Salieu for his Dazed cover, making him the youngest photographer to ever shoot a Dazed cover.[2]
In 2024, and in tandem with his FATIMA exhibition in New York, Moses launched a collaborative collection with Denim Tears.[3]
In 2024, he was part of the 9th edition of the Google Creator Labs.[4]
In 2024, he directed the short film “All Day I Dream About Sports”, in collaboration with Pharrell Williams and Adidas. The film debuted at the Dakar Short Film Festival.[5]
In 2024, he was announced as the designer for the 2025 BRIT Awards trophy.[6]
Exhibitions
[edit]In 2023, Moses showcased his first exhibition, Regina. The title Regina translates to queen in Latin and was his way of honoring the women in his life.[7] The exhibition included pictures, which Elizabeth Gregory of The Standard, described as having "His signature of deep, rich and densely pigmented shades remains consistent throughout; stark but rich monochrome interrupted and contrasted with a shock of turquoise, lime green or red".[8] The exhibition also included two films; Regina and Ijó (a word that is used to describe the people who inhabit the Niger Delta). Regina includes video clips from different photoshoots. Ijó on the other hand, features a group of young ballet dancers from the Leap of Dance Academy in Lagos.[8]
In February 2024, Moses had another exhibition "Marsha" at the Anthony Gallery in Chicago. The exhibition was named after his longtime friend and hairdresser.[9] In November to December 2024, Moses showcased "Fatima", in New York.[10]
In 2024, Moses released his first monograph, titled Gabriel Moses: Regina.[11] The photobook includes interviews and texts from cultural figures like Slawn and Clint 419. It also features campaigns and shoots for brands including Louis Vuitton and unseen photographs.[12][13][14][15]
In March to April 2025, Moses will showcase another exhibition, Selah. It includes 70 photographs and 20 short films across fashion, music and sports.[16] The exhibition features films and music videos by Travis Scott, Playboi Carti and Schoolboy Q. It also included portraits of British figures such as Skepta, Slawn and Jude Bellingham.[16][17][18]
Influences and Photography Style
[edit]His productions have been described as being "rich in contrast and deeply saturated, often exploring plain backgrounds to draw the focus on his subject."[19]
His photography has been described as having "rich, deep palettes and an atmospheric dance between light and shadow."[20]
It has also been described as having a "Baroque essence", "brooding colorways" and "richly textured geometric settings."[21]
Controversy
[edit]In 2024, Moses called out Lisa, a member of Blackpink for plagiarizing the music video for the song FE!N by Travis Scott, that he directed.[22][23][24]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]Moses was part of the BoF 500 class of 2024.[25]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Cox, Ollie (2024-05-20). "Who is Gabriel Moses?". Culted. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ Dazed (2024-04-05). "A new book celebrates Gabriel Moses' compelling photography". Dazed. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ "Gabriel Moses Links up With Denim Tears to Launch Collaborative Collection". Hypebeast. 2024-11-14. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ Biasio, Caterina De (2024-12-12). "Google Creator Labs unveils its 9th edition, featuring global photographers". Vogue. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ AlTauqi, Amal (2024-12-16). "Gabriel Moses & Pharrell Present "All Day I Dream About Sports" Short Film During Dakar's Festival Week". PAUSE Online | Men's Fashion, Street Style, Fashion News & Streetwear. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ Campbell, Joel (2024-11-22). "Gabriel Moses revealed as BRIT Awards trophy designer". Voice Online. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ AnOther (2023-04-05). "Gabriel Moses' Debut Exhibition Is a "Salute to Women"". AnOther. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ a b Gregory, Elizabeth (2023-04-13). "Gabriel Moses at 180 The Strand review: photography that transports". The Standard. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ Rigou, Vasia (2024-02-13). "Gabriel Moses's celestial glow". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ Joden, Jotaro (2024-11-13). "Gabriel Moses' Fatima is bringing his signature to NYC". Culted. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
- ^ Seth, Kenisha (2021). "Queens and Dreams: Gabriel Moses's Regina". PhotoBook Magazine. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ Dazed (2024-04-05). "A new book celebrates Gabriel Moses' compelling photography". Dazed. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ Gokcemen, Yazzi (2024-04-05). "Gabriel Moses's First Photobook is a Creative Triumph". Notion. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ AnOther (2024-04-04). "Inside Gabriel Moses' Evocative Debut Photography Book, Regina". AnOther. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ Cox, Ollie (2024-03-19). "Where to get the Gabriel Moses Regina Hardback". Culted. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ a b "Gabriel Moses' Biggest Show is Coming to London". Hypebeast. 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ Doherty, Kelly (2025-03-06). "180 Studios presents Gabriel Moses exhibition featuring Skepta, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott and more". The Vinyl Factory. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ Westall, Mark (2025-03-06). "Gabriel Moses' largest exhibition to date to open at 180 Studios, London". FAD Magazine. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Gabriel Moses' Debut Exhibition Opens Next Month in London". Hypebeast. 2023-03-15. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
- ^ Williams, Megan (2023-04-21). "The atmospheric imagery of Gabriel Moses". Creative Review. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
- ^ "Marsha - Exhibition - Anthony Gallery". Retrieved 2025-03-18.
- ^ "Director of Travis Scott's "FE!N" Video Accuses Lisa From..." Complex. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
- ^ "BLACKPINK's Lisa faces intensified plagiarism allegations as Travis Scott's 'FE!N' director speaks out". The Times of India. 2024-07-06. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
- ^ Daily, The Chosun (2024-07-15). "Blackpink's Lisa accused of copying Travis Scott's music video". The Chosun Daily. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
- ^ "Gabriel Moses | BoF 500 | The People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry". The Business of Fashion. Retrieved 2025-03-17.