Storm Thorgeson

"I like photography because it is a reality medium, unlike drawing which is unreal. I like to mess with reality...to bend reality. Some of my works beg the question of is it real or not?"


Storm Thorgeson is a English graphic designer famous for his work with a number of rock bands, including Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and the Cranberries. His most famous work, the iconic cover of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon (below) is widely acclaimed as one of the most iconic album covers of all time.

 Whilst not being described (at least on his wikipedia page) as a photographer, a large amount of his work utilises photography as a starting point before Thorgeson manipulates the image in post-production.

 Biffy Clyro 'Saturday Superhouse'

The Mars Volta 'Televators'

 Pink Floyd 'Animals'

 Yourcodenameis:Milo 'Rapt Dept'

Thorgeson's work often features unconventional objects placed in wide-open spaces (particularly evident in the 'Animals' photo). this approach gives the objects "an awkward appearance and highlights their beauty". Thorgeson's use of surrealism is also notable.