The exhibition features 50 prints taken in 1978, capturing moments from concerts, backstage, recording sessions, and photo shoots, highlighting the band's energetic style.

The photographs were taken in New York during 1978, a pivotal year for Blondie that saw the release of their iconic album 'Parallel Lines' and their rise to fame.

Blondie, formed in 1974 and known for hits like 'Heart Of Glass' and 'Call Me,' disbanded in 1982 but reunited in the late 1990s, with a new album expected in 2026.

The exhibition will run from August 14, 2025, to January 5, 2026, and will be free to the public, coinciding with the recent passing of Blondie's drummer Clem Burke at age 70 in April 2025.

This event follows Burke's death from cancer and aims to celebrate the band's history and influence, especially in the context of their pioneering role in the New Wave genre.

Brendan Barns, chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Culture, Heritage, and Libraries Committee, highlighted Blondie's significant impact on the New Wave genre and their memorable hits.

Blondie started their career in 1974 at New York's CBGB club, alongside bands like The Ramones, and became famous for hits such as 'Heart Of Glass' and 'One Way Or Another'.

A new exhibition titled 'Blondie in Camera 1978' will open at the Barbican Music Library in London, showcasing behind-the-scenes photographs from their breakthrough year.

Photographer Martyn Goddard, who took these images, has expressed surprise at the ongoing demand for his work over 45 years later, with his photos having appeared on magazine covers, album art, and in previous exhibitions.

The exhibition coincides with the release of photographer Alan Edwards' book 'Blondie in Camera 1978,' which he will sign during the exhibition's duration.

Blondie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, has sold over 40 million records worldwide, and is set to release a new album in 2025.