Once the photographs proper begin the book runs through the central themes that pierre et gilles have been exploring for three decades now. Buy the hardcover book pierre et gilles by eric troncy at indigo. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. The complete works jumbo series 9783822880951 by bernard marcade and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Marc jacobs created for man about town magazine jacques. Pierre commoy and gilles blanchard, also known as pierre et gilles, are french artists and romantic partners. Marc jacobs created for man about town magazine jacquesantoine granjon collection, paris photograph. Colour photographic card cover with red and blue coloured titles to the front panel and blue coloured titles to the backstrip. Very good condition with no interior markings and little wear to the blue covers. See more ideas about french artists, popular culture and gay art. 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. The work itself is an otherworldly synthesis of the real and the surreal, the sexy and the sublime, overt queer tones. See available photographs, prints and multiples, and sculpture for sale and learn about the artist. Slim folio, original stiff photographic wrappers, gold endpapers, original colorprinted acetate dust jacket.
Approximately 71 photographs printed one to a page and all but one of the photographs are in color. Booktopia has pierre et gilles, 40 by pierre comoy. Pierre et gilles set a new standard when it comes to their combination of photograpy and painting. It spans four decades, after all december saw the release of pierre et gilles. 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. View a wide variety of artworks by pierre et gilles, now available for sale on artnet auctions. I found this massive coffee table book to be thorough, entertaining, titillating, and funny. Bid now on cosmonauts and book double je, 19762007 by pierre et gilles. Their art is peopled by their friends and family, anonymous and famous, who appear in sophisticated lifesize sets the artists build in their studio.
On the fortieth anniversary of pierre commoy and gilles blanchard s roman. 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. Amphytrite by pierre et gilles, 1989 model nina hagen. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Pierre et gilles first edition signed pierre and gilles. Click on the pictures to enlarge them or visit the slideshow gallery here madone. Pierre et gilles, 40 by pierre comoy 9782080202802.
The text is decorated with colour photographs taken by pierre et gilles, and a few small blackandwhite photographs from the photographers early life. An unbridled celebration of a life beyond guilt and expiationas swe. Pierre et gilles photography monographs and exhibition. Pierre et gilles, 40 by pierre comoy 9782080202802 booktopia. 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. 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. While their aesthetic has been pretty much set in rhinestone for a while, the pagebypage juxtapositions of early and later work is. Theres just a handful of my favorites from the taschen pierre et gilles that didnt make it into this book so you can crossreference. 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.
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. In the year 2000, pierre et gilles had a major retrospective at the new museum in new york. Pierre et gilles goodreads meet your next favorite book. Text by eric troncyeditions flammarion, 2016400 pages. Pierre et gilles is the author of pierre et gilles 4. Apr 01, 2008 pierre et gilles museum exhibition catalogues, monographs, artists projects, curatorial writings and essays. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Pierre et gilles photography monographs and exhibition catalogs. On the fortieth anniversary of pierre commoy and gilles blanchards romantic union, this volume traces four decades of artistic. Collection of artists pierre et gilles, book in almost new condition, d j only a little worn at edges.
Pierre et gilles are two french artists who collaborate on handpainted photographs. 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. Mar 16, 2017 forty years ago, pierre commoy and gilles blanchard solidified their romantic partnership. The photos have a saturated color aesthetic and a staging similar to david lachapelle, pierre et gilles, and bettina rheims. They have been producing works together since 1976, creating a world where painting and photography meet. Limited edition of 110 copies including the signed and numbered cibachrome print the cosmonautes 40 x 56 cm. Buy a discounted hardcover of pierre et gilles online from australias leading online bookstore. If you do, here are some highlights of what you get in this celebration of their first 40 years together1977.
Forty years ago, pierre commoy and gilles blanchard solidified their romantic partnership. 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. Pierre and gilles are internationally renowned artists who have been producing works together since 1976, creating a world where painting and photography meet. My favorite is a barebutt cowboy with swirling red, white, and blue stars behind him. In 1997 pierre et gilles notably participated in mike ahos documentary on them titled pierre and gilles, love stories. Pierre et gilles celebrate 40 years of painted photos with. 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. Attempted deception the deformers gay interest pierre et. Pierre indeed, initially, there is an installation, the model poses in a setting.
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