Dr
Nathan Wiseman-Trowse, Senior Lecturer in Popular Music within the University’s
School of The Arts, researched and authored the textual narrative that
accompanies the clothes, scooters, fanzines and other artefacts in the
exhibition. It is one of the most enduring sub-cultures of the 20th Century and
one which continues to influence music and fashion worldwide.
The
narrative tells the story, not only of the Mod movement nationally, but also of
Northampton’s own scenesters and faces. One of the University’s BA Media
Production graduates, Richard Johnson, contributed to the exhibition by putting
together filmed interviews of Northampton Mods past and present, including
current BA Journalism/Popular Music student, Jimmy Bowman.
Dr
Wiseman-Trowse commented: “It’s been fascinating uncovering the sub-cultural
history of Northampton. Mods are almost the archetypal British
sub-culturalists, and there is still a vibrant national scene that continues to
evolve. The exhibition is a great opportunity, not only to tell that story, but
to uncover Northampton’s role in that evolution.
“We hope
that this will be just the start of a continuing set of exhibitions that focus
on Northampton’s popular culture throughout the decades.”
Jimmy
Bowman added: “Mod is something that is very close to my heart so I was thrilled
to be asked to take part. I believe it is important for areas of British
culture to be acknowledged in this way, especially Mod culture, as it is still
as relevant as ever and this can be seen in the exhibition as contributors rage
from original Mods right through to my generation. The exhibition looks great!”
The
exhibition runs until September 29 at the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery on
Guildhall Road.
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