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Withnail & Others: A Collection of Work by Murray Close
Hay-on-Wye, Wales – December 2- December 7, 2025 – We are proud to
announce latest exhibition at The Chair, Withnail & Others, a captivating collection of works by
internationally renowned photographer Murray Close, opening on December 2 in the
heart of Hay-on-Wye.
Best known for his behind-the-scenes stills and portraits from some of the most iconic
films of the last four decades—including Jurassic Park, The Shining, Harry Potter,
and The Hunger Games—Close’s photographs offer rare, intimate glimpses into the
worlds of cinema's greatest stories.
This exhibition presents a curated selection of Close’s most celebrated work form
Withnail & I as well as lesser-seen images, showcasing his unparalleled ability to distill
entire narratives into a single frame. With access to legendary directors such as Stanley
Kubrick and Steven Spielberg, and stars like Jack Nicholson, Jennifer Lawrence, and
Harrison Ford Close’s images are as much a part of film history as the films themselves.
Murray Close served as the photographer on Withnail & I, a film that blends bleak
comedy with existential despair, set in late-1960s England.
The photographs taken by Murray Close for Withnail & I have been used extensively in
promotional materials, retrospectives, and anniversary editions of the film. His images
helped to define how audiences visualized the story beyond the screen, contributing to the film's enduring popularity.
announce latest exhibition at The Chair, Withnail & Others, a captivating collection of works by
internationally renowned photographer Murray Close, opening on December 2 in the
heart of Hay-on-Wye.
Best known for his behind-the-scenes stills and portraits from some of the most iconic
films of the last four decades—including Jurassic Park, The Shining, Harry Potter,
and The Hunger Games—Close’s photographs offer rare, intimate glimpses into the
worlds of cinema's greatest stories.
This exhibition presents a curated selection of Close’s most celebrated work form
Withnail & I as well as lesser-seen images, showcasing his unparalleled ability to distill
entire narratives into a single frame. With access to legendary directors such as Stanley
Kubrick and Steven Spielberg, and stars like Jack Nicholson, Jennifer Lawrence, and
Harrison Ford Close’s images are as much a part of film history as the films themselves.
Murray Close served as the photographer on Withnail & I, a film that blends bleak
comedy with existential despair, set in late-1960s England.
The photographs taken by Murray Close for Withnail & I have been used extensively in
promotional materials, retrospectives, and anniversary editions of the film. His images
helped to define how audiences visualized the story beyond the screen, contributing to the film's enduring popularity.
Tue 2 Dec to Sunday 7 December
The Chair, 10 High Town, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, Herefordshire HR3 5AE
Tue-Sat 11-5pm, Sun 11-2pm. Free Admission
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