Pierre et gilles is the author of pierre et gilles 4. 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 blanchards romantic union, this volume traces four decades of artistic collaboration between the photographer and painter known as pierre et. They 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. Marc jacobs created for man about town magazine jacques. Very good condition with no interior markings and little wear to the blue covers. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. On the fortieth anniversary of pierre commoy and gilles blanchards romantic union, this volume traces four decades of artistic. Theres just a handful of my favorites from the taschen pierre et gilles that didnt make it into this book so you can crossreference. An unbridled celebration of a life beyond guilt and expiationas swe. 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. Pierre et gilles photography monographs and exhibition. 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 more ideas about french artists, popular culture and gay art. The photos have a saturated color aesthetic and a staging similar to david lachapelle, pierre et gilles, and bettina rheims. 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. 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 et gilles museum exhibition catalogues, monographs, artists projects, curatorial writings and essays. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Limited edition of 110 copies including the signed and numbered cibachrome print the cosmonautes 40 x 56 cm. Approximately 71 photographs printed one to a page and all but one of the photographs are in color. Buy the hardcover book pierre et gilles by eric troncy at indigo. The work itself is an otherworldly synthesis of the real and the surreal, the sexy and the sublime, overt queer tones. Pierre et gilles first edition signed pierre and gilles. Click on the pictures to enlarge them or visit the slideshow gallery here madone. Apr 01, 2008 pierre et gilles museum exhibition catalogues, monographs, artists projects, curatorial writings and essays. 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. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Pierre et gilles photography monographs and exhibition catalogs. View a wide variety of artworks by pierre et gilles, now available for sale on artnet auctions. Pierre et gilles goodreads meet your next favorite book. In 1997 pierre et gilles notably participated in mike ahos documentary on them titled pierre and gilles, love stories. Once the photographs proper begin the book runs through the central themes that pierre et gilles have been exploring for three decades now.
In the year 2000, pierre et gilles had a major retrospective at the new museum in new york. 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. It spans four decades, after all december saw the release of pierre et gilles. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. 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. Collection of artists pierre et gilles, book in almost new condition, d j only a little worn at edges. 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, 40 by pierre comoy 9782080202802 booktopia. 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. Text by eric troncyeditions flammarion, 2016400 pages. Pierre et gilles set a new standard when it comes to their combination of photograpy and painting. While their aesthetic has been pretty much set in rhinestone for a while, the pagebypage juxtapositions of early and later work is. Mar 16, 2017 forty years ago, pierre commoy and gilles blanchard solidified their romantic partnership. Buy a discounted hardcover of pierre et gilles online from australias leading online bookstore. Bid now on cosmonauts and book double je, 19762007 by pierre et gilles. Pierre et gilles celebrate 40 years of painted photos with.
Pierre et gilles, 40 by pierre comoy 9782080202802. Pierre et gilles are two french artists who collaborate on handpainted photographs. 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 commoy and gilles blanchard, also known as pierre et gilles, are french artists and romantic partners. Pierre indeed, initially, there is an installation, the model poses in a setting. See available photographs, prints and multiples, and sculpture for sale and learn about the artist. I found this massive coffee table book to be thorough, entertaining, titillating, and funny. 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. 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. Slim folio, original stiff photographic wrappers, gold endpapers, original colorprinted acetate dust jacket. Forty years ago, pierre commoy and gilles blanchard solidified their romantic partnership.
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