Albert Watson has made his mark as one of the world’s most successful and prolific photographers since he began his career in 1970. He is recognized by blending art, fashion, and commercial photography. From portraits of Alfred Hitchcock and Steve Jobs, beauty shots of Kate Moss, to Las Vegas landscapes and still-life photographs of King Tutankhamen artifacts, Albert’s diversity and body of work are unparalleled.
His awards are extensive. Watson was named as one of the 20 most influential photographers of all time by Photo District News - a list that includes Irving Penn and Richard Avedon, among others.
His accolades include significant awards:
- Lucie Award,
- Grammy Award,
- three Andys,
- Der Steiger Award,
- Hasselblad Masters Award;
- The Centenary Medal,
- Lifetime achievement award from the Royal Photographic Society.
Queen Elizabeth II awarded the Scotsman an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in June 2015 for his lifetime contribution to the art of photography.
Albert Watson’s photography has graced over 100 Vogue Magazine covers worldwide and appeared in countless other publications, from Rolling Stone to Time to Harper’s Bazaar. His portfolio spans iconic fashion shots, portraits of rock stars, rappers, and actors, and even Hollywood movie posters like “Kill Bill” and “Memoirs of a Geisha.” Additionally, he has directed over 100 television commercials and captured stunning images for major brands like Prada, The Gap, Levi’s, Revlon and Chanel.
All the while, Albert has spent considerable time working on art projects for museum and gallery exhibitions globally. These exhibitions typically feature his well-known portraits and fashion photographs, along with powerful shots from his travels and interests. Of note are a snake charmer in Morocco, a dominatrix in Las Vegas or the dramatic mountains on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Albert has published a series of books: “Cyclops” (1994, Bullfinch); “Maroc” (Rizzoli, 1998); "Albert Watson” (Phaidon, 2007); "Strip Search" (PQ Blackwell/Chronicle 2010); and "UFO: Unified Fashion Objectives" (PQ Blackwell/Abrams 2010.) His book, “Kaos,” was published by Taschen in the fall 2017.
GALLERY M represents the complete collection of Watson's edition works and a select group of vintage photographs. Contact a specialist today to verify availability either by online request or toll-free at 1.877.331.8401. 
