As we all know, Madonna has spent the last 25 years basking in the spotlight as an international recording artist and global fashion icon, but it seems the Queen of Pop has some other, erm, talents as well.

Way back in 1979, an unknown Madonna posed nude for New York Photographer Martin Schreiber for just $30, as she modelled to pay her way through dance school as a struggling student.

Now, the stunning, intimate portraits will be put on public view for the first time in London's Covent Garden, as Madge gears up to hit the capital with her Sticky & Sweet tour on July 4 and 5.

The exhibition, titled The Madonna Nudes, will be showcased at 19 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, WC2 from 2nd to 19th July.  The gallery will be open seven days - Monday to Saturday, 12-7pm, and Sunday 12-6pm.

For more info go to www.sevendials.co.uk or www.impurearts.com.