Nine Inch Nails photography exhibition to open in London

A Nine Inch Nails photography exhibition is set to open in London this autumn – you can find all the details below.

‘The Downward Spiral Exhibition’ will feature iconic images taken by award-winning documentary and feature film director/writer Jonathan Rach – who is a close friend of the band.

Rach took the photos on Nine Inch Nails’ worldwide ‘Self Destruct’ tour between 1994 and 1996 in support of their second studio album, ‘The Downward Spiral’. The exhibition will take place at 2 Hoxton Street in London between October 16-20.

It follows the successful first showing of this “iconic era-defining photography” in Australia earlier this year, and continues the 30th anniversary celebrations of NIN’s 1994 concept record.

A description reads: “The exhibition includes several exclusive photos that had laid unseen for more than 25 years. Over 30 incredible images will be on display showcasing an array of both personal and pivotal moments for the band taken during the ‘Self Destruct’ world tour and supported by Nine Inch Nails.”

Additionally, the collection features artists such as David Bowie and Lou Reed, as well as moments from the NIN’s six-night residency at the Hollywood Palladium in 2018. Rach will also be in London for the exhibition for an artist talk on October 19.

Fans will be able to buy limited edition numbered prints signed by the photographer too.

In a statement, Rach explained: “To be able to show this collection of photography after some 25 years and see how fans connected to them has been such a rewarding and unexpected gift.

“I am looking forward to meeting everyone and showing some of the new images I’ve recently found and talking about these captured moments in music history as part of the celebration in London.”

Nine Inch Nails added: “Our friend Jonathan Rach’s photography exhibition is celebrating his iconic photos taken during NIN’s 1994-1996 ‘Self Destruct’ tour.”

Stephen Dallimore, Behind The Gallery’s Creative Director, said: “It’s extremely exciting to be able to bring this unique collection to London, as the feedback from the Australian show was something special and it’s great for the UK Nine Inch Nails community to get to experience it.

“This is an insight into a pivotal moment in the band’s career and Jonathan was there to capture all of it, before the days of social media. It’ll be a special event for the fans and collectors, this is not to be missed!”

This summer, Nine Inch Nails marked three decades of ‘The Downward Spiral’ by teaming up with Dr. Martens for a special boot collection.

Earlier this year, NIN frontman Trent Reznor opened up on why he apologised to his record label when handing in ‘The Downward Spiral’.

The frontman celebrated the project’s 30th anniversary in March, writing: “Has it really been that long, old friend? I just spent an hour listening to this time capsule of what 28-year-old me had to say, and it still excites me and breaks my heart. Be kind to yourselves. Hope to see you soon.”

The album explored the self-destruction of a man from the beginning of his misanthropic “downward spiral” to his suicidal breaking point.

It was a commercial success and landed the Number Two spot on the US Billboard 200 charts and Number Nine on the UK charts upon its release. The seminal LP cemented NIN as a reputable force in the ’90s music scene, with its sound being widely imitated, and the band receiving media attention and multiple honours.

In other news, Disney has announced that Nine Inch Nails will serve as composers on the upcoming sci-fi film Tron: Ares.

Meanwhile, NIN discussed their plans for a new album, music festival and more back in April. Their latest full-length effort, the two-part ‘Ghosts VI: Locusts’, was released in 2020.