Dance Music Report November 1982 Madonna’s first ever ‘magazine cover’

While ‘Island’ magazine (October 1983) is notorious for being Madonna’s first ever magazine cover, Madonna actually appeared on the cover of a magazine before. Though not a full feature cover, one of her press images appears on the November 27 1982 edition of Dance Music Report.  Madonna’s debut single ‘Everybody’ was featured the Breakouts featurette…

The Queen of Pop, In All Her Glory

All photographs courtesy Kenji Wakasugi. To find new words to describe the importance of Madonna Louise Ciccone is a nearly impossible task. That’s why a photo book tells you all you need. The inimitable rebel energy of Madonna is on display in Adore Madonna, a new photo book by the Japanese photographer Kenji Wakasugi (out today  on NJG). The monograph contains…

These provocative portraits capture Madonna on her ascent to superstardom

Taken from Adore Madonna by Kenji Wakasugi (2020), published by NJG StudioPhotography Kenji Wakasugi These provocative portraits capture Madonna on her ascent to superstardom Photographer Kenji Wakasugi shares exclusive images of the young singer from his new book, Adore Madonna   Adore Madonna, Kenji Wakasugi (1985)22 Every significant artist has at least one defining work that consecrates their…