The celebration continues even after leaving the streets. The Journey Home captures the atmosphere inside a London Underground carriage as Carnival-goers make their way home from Notting Hill Carnival — tired, animated and still carrying the energy of the day with them.
At the centre of the frame, a woman rises between the seats, laughing as she holds onto the carriage pole, while conversations, phones, headphones, Carnival clothing and half-finished drinks fill the scene around her. The confined space of the Underground brings everyone together, turning an everyday journey across London into an extension of Carnival itself.
The photograph is also about what happens beyond the familiar images of the parade and sound systems. Carnival does not simply end when people leave the route. Its energy travels with them — onto platforms, into trains and across the city as thousands of individual journeys home begin.
The photograph forms part of Wayne Crichlow’s long-term documentation of Notting Hill Carnival and is featured in Carnival of Resistance, the book created with Wayne Campbell exploring Carnival through culture, community, heritage and resistance.
The Journey Home has been published by The Guardian and Huck Magazine.
The Journey Home is available in two formats: an A3 Open Edition providing an accessible entry point to the work, and a larger 74 × 51 cm Limited Edition for collectors.
Each print is signed by Wayne Crichlow and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Paper size: A3 — 42 × 29.7 cm
Edition: Open Edition
Signed by Wayne Crichlow
Certificate of Authenticity included
The A3 Open Edition is available to purchase directly online for £500 unframed.
A framed A3 edition is available for £600, with the presentation tailored to the artwork and its final setting.
UK delivery
Unframed A3 prints are securely packaged flat with rigid protection. UK tracked delivery is £15.
Delivery of framed works is quoted separately.
Overall paper size: 74 × 51 cm
25 mm white border surrounding the image
Limited Edition of 5 + 2 Artist’s Proofs
Signed and numbered by Wayne Crichlow
Certificate of Authenticity included
Five numbered editions are available to purchase directly online for £1,000 unframed.
A framed Limited Edition is available for £1,500, with the presentation tailored to the artwork and its final setting. Framing options can include a choice of frame specification and standard or specialist anti-reflective glazing.
UK delivery
Unframed 74 × 51 cm Limited Edition prints are supplied carefully rolled for transport. UK tracked and insured delivery is £65.
Delivery of framed works is quoted separately according to destination and handling requirements.
Two Artist’s Proofs from the 74 × 51 cm Limited Edition are available, designated AP 1/2 and AP 2/2.
Artist’s Proofs are supplied framed for £2,000.
Due to the size and weight of framed works, delivery is quoted separately according to destination and handling requirements. Collection can also be arranged.
International delivery is available by quotation.
Please contact us for framed editions, Artist’s Proofs and specialist or international delivery enquiries.
Please note: Room-set and framed mock-up images are provided for illustrative purposes only. The apparent scale of the artwork may vary and should not be taken as an exact representation of its physical dimensions. Please refer to the dimensions stated above for the actual print size.
The celebration continues even after leaving the streets. The Journey Home captures the atmosphere inside a London Underground carriage as Carnival-goers make their way home from Notting Hill Carnival — tired, animated and still carrying the energy of the day with them.
At the centre of the frame, a woman rises between the seats, laughing as she holds onto the carriage pole, while conversations, phones, headphones, Carnival clothing and half-finished drinks fill the scene around her. The confined space of the Underground brings everyone together, turning an everyday journey across London into an extension of Carnival itself.
The photograph is also about what happens beyond the familiar images of the parade and sound systems. Carnival does not simply end when people leave the route. Its energy travels with them — onto platforms, into trains and across the city as thousands of individual journeys home begin.
The photograph forms part of Wayne Crichlow’s long-term documentation of Notting Hill Carnival and is featured in Carnival of Resistance, the book created with Wayne Campbell exploring Carnival through culture, community, heritage and resistance.
The Journey Home has been published by The Guardian and Huck Magazine.
The Journey Home is available in two formats: an A3 Open Edition providing an accessible entry point to the work, and a larger 74 × 51 cm Limited Edition for collectors.
Each print is signed by Wayne Crichlow and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Paper size: A3 — 42 × 29.7 cm
Edition: Open Edition
Signed by Wayne Crichlow
Certificate of Authenticity included
The A3 Open Edition is available to purchase directly online for £500 unframed.
A framed A3 edition is available for £600, with the presentation tailored to the artwork and its final setting.
UK delivery
Unframed A3 prints are securely packaged flat with rigid protection. UK tracked delivery is £15.
Delivery of framed works is quoted separately.
Overall paper size: 74 × 51 cm
25 mm white border surrounding the image
Limited Edition of 5 + 2 Artist’s Proofs
Signed and numbered by Wayne Crichlow
Certificate of Authenticity included
Five numbered editions are available to purchase directly online for £1,000 unframed.
A framed Limited Edition is available for £1,500, with the presentation tailored to the artwork and its final setting. Framing options can include a choice of frame specification and standard or specialist anti-reflective glazing.
UK delivery
Unframed 74 × 51 cm Limited Edition prints are supplied carefully rolled for transport. UK tracked and insured delivery is £65.
Delivery of framed works is quoted separately according to destination and handling requirements.
Two Artist’s Proofs from the 74 × 51 cm Limited Edition are available, designated AP 1/2 and AP 2/2.
Artist’s Proofs are supplied framed for £2,000.
Due to the size and weight of framed works, delivery is quoted separately according to destination and handling requirements. Collection can also be arranged.
International delivery is available by quotation.
Please contact us for framed editions, Artist’s Proofs and specialist or international delivery enquiries.
Please note: Room-set and framed mock-up images are provided for illustrative purposes only. The apparent scale of the artwork may vary and should not be taken as an exact representation of its physical dimensions. Please refer to the dimensions stated above for the actual print size.
