The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the life and art of photographer and animal rights activist Linda McCartney with a new series of stamps. A first-day-of-issue ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 25, 2026, at 11 a.m. at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
McCartney, who lived from 1941 to 1998, gained prominence in the 1960s by photographing well-known musicians in relaxed, intimate settings. In 1968, her portrait of Eric Clapton made her the first female photographer to have a cover photo published on Rolling Stone magazine. She was also a prominent figure in the vegetarianism movement and an animal rights advocate.
Throughout her career, McCartney frequently photographed her husband, Paul McCartney, alongside their children, animals, and everyday moments. Her work has been displayed in exhibitions across the United States, as well as at the Royal Photographic Society and the Victoria and Albert Museum in England.
The new pane of 20 stamps features five distinct photographs, while the surrounding selvage displays a black-and-white self-portrait of McCartney behind her camera. The collection and stamp pane were designed by Derry Noyes, an art director for the postal service.
The unveiling event is open to the public, though attendees are required to register in advance through the official postal service website. Program participants for the New York ceremony will be announced at a later date.
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