War, conflict and Roman sculptures: Bath exhibit shows different side of Don McCullin’s work

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Steven MorrisJanuary 29, 2026 at 06:00 AM

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A new exhibition at the Holburne Museum in Bath, titled "Don McCullin: Broken Beauty," showcases a lesser-known aspect of the renowned photojournalist's work: Roman sculptures. The exhibition, opening this week, features images of ancient statues photographed by McCullin in museums across the US and Europe. These images are displayed alongside his famous war photography, highlighting his versatility as an artist. McCullin, now 90, began photographing Roman ruins in the 1970s and later published a book on the subject. He considers this exhibition, along with a final trip to the Vatican for more photographs, to be his farewell to photography after a career spanning over six decades.

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