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Stage-diver at an early Nirvana gig – Charles Peterson’s best photograph


‘The energy at this show was chaotic. This guy scrambled to the top of the amplifier and leaped. I thought he was going to break his neck’

skip past newsletter promotion Your weekly art world round-up, sketching out all the biggest stories, scandals and exhibitions Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. Trained: BFA, University of Washington Influences: “ Garry Winogrand, Larry Fink, Werner Bischof ” High point: “Sitting next to the legendary Jim Marshall on a panel of rock photographers” Low point: “Whenever I’m asked for yet another memorial photo” Top tip: “Bend your knees, think fast, look behind you, and stay loose”

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