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. Pierre et gilles is the author of pierre et gilles 4. They have been producing works together since 1976, creating a world where painting and photography meet. The text is decorated with colour photographs taken by pierre et gilles, and a few small blackandwhite photographs from the photographers early life. Pierre et gilles museum exhibition catalogues, monographs, artists projects, curatorial writings and essays. It spans four decades, after all december saw the release of pierre et gilles. Pierre commoy and gilles blanchard, also known as pierre et gilles, are french artists and romantic partners. Text by eric troncyeditions flammarion, 2016400 pages. Their art is peopled by their friends and family, anonymous and famous, who appear in sophisticated lifesize sets the artists build in their studio.
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See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. While their aesthetic has been pretty much set in rhinestone for a while, the pagebypage juxtapositions of early and later work is interesting to see. Marc jacobs created for man about town magazine jacques. The book demonstrates the artistic fruits of their union, but more than a salute to their work its also a celebration of two men who spent decades fighting. Pierre et gilles first edition signed pierre and gilles. Marc jacobs created for man about town magazine jacquesantoine granjon collection, paris photograph. Slim folio, original stiff photographic wrappers, gold endpapers, original colorprinted acetate dust jacket. Mar 16, 2017 forty years ago, pierre commoy and gilles blanchard solidified their romantic partnership. Amphytrite by pierre et gilles, 1989 model nina hagen. Pierre et gilles goodreads meet your next favorite book. Forty years ago, pierre commoy and gilles blanchard solidified their romantic partnership. Pierre indeed, initially, there is an installation, the model poses in a setting. Theres just a handful of my favorites from the taschen pierre et gilles that didnt make it into this book so you can crossreference. In the year 2000, pierre et gilles had a major retrospective at the new museum in new york.
See available photographs, prints and multiples, and sculpture for sale and learn about the artist. My favorite is a barebutt cowboy with swirling red, white, and blue stars behind him. See more ideas about french artists, popular culture and gay art. Pierre et gilles photography monographs and exhibition catalogs.
Booktopia has pierre et gilles, 40 by pierre comoy. The work itself is an otherworldly synthesis of the real and the surreal, the sexy and the sublime, overt queer tones. Nov 29, 2016 theres just a handful of my favorites from the taschen pierre et gilles that didnt make it into this book so you can crossreference. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pierre et gilles are two french artists who collaborate on handpainted photographs. 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. On the fortieth anniversary of pierre commoy and gilles blanchards romantic union, this volume traces four decades of artistic. Once the photographs proper begin the book runs through the central themes that pierre et gilles have been exploring for three decades now. I found this massive coffee table book to be thorough, entertaining, titillating, and funny. Pierre et gilles celebrate 40 years of painted photos with.
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. Bid now on cosmonauts and book double je, 19762007 by pierre et gilles. Limited edition of 110 copies including the signed and numbered cibachrome print the cosmonautes 40 x 56 cm. Very good condition with no interior markings and little wear to the blue covers. Buy a discounted hardcover of pierre et gilles online from australias leading online bookstore. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. 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. Pierre et gilles set a new standard when it comes to their combination of photograpy and painting. Approximately 71 photographs printed one to a page and all but one of the photographs are in color. Pierre and gilles are internationally renowned artists who have been producing works together since 1976, creating a world where painting and photography meet. The photos have a saturated color aesthetic and a staging similar to david lachapelle, pierre et gilles, and bettina rheims. Apr 01, 2008 pierre et gilles museum exhibition catalogues, monographs, artists projects, curatorial writings and essays. Large inscription by pierre et gilles to former owner on publisher page, featuring a large heart and some stars. On the fortieth anniversary of pierre commoy and gilles blanchard s roman.
While their aesthetic has been pretty much set in rhinestone for a while, the pagebypage juxtapositions of early and later work is. An unbridled celebration of a life beyond guilt and expiationas swe. Description 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. Click on the pictures to enlarge them or visit the slideshow gallery here madone. 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. Pierre et gilles, 40 by pierre comoy 9782080202802 booktopia. Pierre et gilles, 40 by pierre comoy 9782080202802. Pierre et gilles photography monographs and exhibition. Buy the hardcover book pierre et gilles by eric troncy at indigo. Attempted deception the deformers gay interest pierre et. In 1997 pierre et gilles notably participated in mike ahos documentary on them titled pierre and gilles, love stories. Colour photographic card cover with red and blue coloured titles to the front panel and blue coloured titles to the backstrip. If you do, here are some highlights of what you get in this celebration of their first 40 years together1977. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.
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