Giles Duley, Atelier Jolie, New York
Duley is CEO of Legacy of War Foundation, photographer, writer, chef and presenter, born in 1971 in London. His work focuses on the long-term humanitarian impact of conflict.
We have collaborated with Giles over many years and most recently produced archival Ctype prints for an exhibition and lecture series in New York in collaboration with Atelier Jolie. Giles presented images from his diary highlighting the horrors of war, alongside large format images from his series ‘The things they carried’.
Starting his career as a music photographer, Duley worked with the likes of Mariah Carey, Oasis and Lenny Kravitz for publications including Q, Vogue, Sunday Times and Elle. In 2000 his image of Marilyn Manson was voted amongst the 100 greatest rock photographs of all time.
In 2004 Duley changed his focus to documentary work, partnering with well-respected charities such as HI (Humanity and Inclusion), EMERGENCY, Save the Children and UNHCR to highlight lesser-known stories deserving of public attention and action. Although documenting challenging, and at times, horrific situations, Giles captures the strength of those who fight adversity rather than succumb. His photographs draw the viewer to the subject, creating intimacy and empathy for lives differing from ours only in circumstance.
Legacy of War Foundation is an international charity, founded in 2017 by Giles Duley, that provides support to civilians affected by conflict. Its mission is simple – to help individuals and communities rebuild their own lives after the trauma of war. They believe in providing the tools, training, education, and other support – whether it be physical, psychological, or economic – that enables those they work with to shape their own futures. Legacy of War Foundation also advocates for NO MORE WAR and strives to create awareness about war’s long-term effects on civilians through collaborative art and activism.
All images ©Giles Duley 2024