This yearbyyear retrospective of their vast oeuvre, accompanied by an incisive. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Pierre et gilles are two french artists who collaborate on handpainted photographs. Or you can try and get if still been public, the pierre et gilles double je 1976 2007 book. Retrospective at the co berlin gallery, berlin pierre et gilles ever since pierre commoy and gilles blanchard rode off together on a scooter after the kenzo store opening in paris in this. From boy george dressed as krishna to isabelle huppert as a postmodern ophelia, a new book traces four decades of brilliant images from the photographer and painter couple pierre and gilles. Their work represents the ability to weave through the world with all of its weight and create something worth looking at. Slim folio, original stiff photographic wrappers, gold endpapers, original colorprinted acetate dust jacket. Retrospective at the co berlin gallery, berlin pierre et gilles ever since pierre commoy and gilles blanchard rode off together on a scooter after the kenzo store opening in paris in this romantic and creative artist duo have been producing. On the fortieth anniversary of pierre commoy and gilles blanchards romantic union, this volume traces four decades. Oh, and tot in this book, but i loved their marc jacobs shoot as well.
The complete works, 19761996 by bernard marcade, ian cameron online at alibris. Catalogue of the exhibition pierre et gilles, double je, 19762007. Collection of artists pierre et gilles, book in almost new condition, d j only a little worn at edges. Published by moca shanghai, china and china society press, 2005. Details about 1997 taschen pierre et gilles complete works 19761996 photography book. Pierre et gilles, double je 1976 2007 the softer sex. A sorrowful french sailor boy submerged in a confectionary sea, a dolllike dominatrix bound to a cheap vinylcoated chair, the young yves saint laurent, a coy asian nude holding the ace of spades on his left thigh, a muddy rugby player staring seductively ahead. This beautiful book was a gift from my boyfriend in 2009, i think he ordered it online for me, they can be found on amazon and a bunch of other online similar platforms. I found this massive coffee table book to be thorough, entertaining, titillating, and funny. An unbridled celebration of a life beyond guilt and expiationas swe. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. From 1955 to 1959, he was a research engineer at the atomic energy center saclay, working mainly on neutron scattering and magnetism, with advice from a. Iris covet book pierre et gilles kylie minogue, art. The paperbound legacy of pierre et gilles the michigan.
Pierre et gilles may sound unfamiliar, but chances are that youve seen their work before. It uncovers every corner of that universe, maps every metamorphosis, from its brazen beginnings to its fabulously tacky iconic landmarks, and counts every blessed hardon along the way. The french artist couple pierre et gilles took this to another level with their immaculately engineered vignettes drawing on history, celebrity, and even religion that manage to capture the heart of queer culture and gay romance. Pierre et gilles sailors and sea this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Details about 1997 taschen pierre et gilles complete works 19761996. This beautiful book was a gift from my boyfriend in 2009, i think he ordered it online for me, they can be found on amazon and a. This is a new zealand classification of pierre et gilles.
So, uhm, there are more sailors in this coffee table book. Pierre et gilles set a new standard when it comes to their combination of photograpy and painting. Double je, 19762007 book online at best prices in india on. Download images 2 view all images 2 download images 2 in a nutshell in a nutshell read more. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. Pierre et gilles museum exhibition catalogues, monographs, artists projects, curatorial writings and essays. In 1997 pierre et gilles notably participated in mike ahos documentary on them titled pierre and gilles, love stories. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. On the fortieth anniversary of pierre commoy and gilles blanchards romantic union, this volume traces four decades of artistic collaboration between the photographer and painter known as pierre et gilles. In the year 2000, pierre et gilles had a major retrospective at the new museum in new york. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Previously unseen photographs of their studio complete the over 80 portraits, enabling us to better understand the inspirations and universe of pierre et gilles. If you are like me and love to see the true beauty of art and romance together then by all means this iten is for you.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Feb 17, 2017 from boy george dressed as krishna to isabelle huppert as a postmodern ophelia, a new book traces four decades of brilliant images from the photographer and painter couple pierre and gilles. View a wide variety of artworks by pierre et gilles, now available for sale on artnet auctions. A book that has been read but is in good condition. Sailors and sea icons series book for my boyfriends birthday and he loved it. If homoerotic portraits of communists adorned with wreaths of red roses and crystal tears arent your thing, ok. Iris covet book pierre et gilles kylie minogue, art, artist.
The photography of pierre and gilles is absolutly fantastic. Books on the arts published 1991 condition near fine. Pierre commoy and gilles blanchard, also known as pierre et gilles, are french artists and. Bid now on cosmonauts and book double je, 19762007 by pierre et gilles. Ive known their work since february of 2006 and it resonated with my own overly stylised aesthetic.
The first american retrospective of the powerful, extravagent work of this european beginning with their early celebrity portraits of the late 1970s iggy pop, yves saint laurent, amanda lear, pierre et gilles have created a. Apr 10, 2016 so, i love pierre et gilless photography. Through the book, we discover the creative process of the idol, and how music and nightlife have infleunced the publics view on celebrities. I mean, who hasnt drooled over the fruits of their collaboration with jean paul gaultier. The first american retrospective of the powerful, extravagent work of this european beginning with their early celebrity portraits of the late 1970s iggy pop, yves saint laurent, amanda lear, pierre et gilles have created a visual world. This is the books and pierre et gilles for that matter great success. Limited edition of 110 copies including the signed and numbered cibachrome print the cosmonautes 40 x 56 cm. Pierre left and gilles right at the international art book and film festival in 2018. The paperbound legacy of pierre et gilles the michigan daily. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Pierre et gilles first edition signed pierre and gilles.
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