Jose Picayo"Michael", 19931993
1993
About the Item
- Creator:Jose Picayo (Cuban)
- Creation Year:1993
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Framing:Framing Options Available
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Hudson, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: G1012221156
Jose Picayo
In an age where digital photography reigns supreme, José Picayo makes no apologies for his commitment to Polaroid film. “Digital is so overpoweringly real,” he told Musée magazine. “Photography is more magical to me.” With Polaroid film, Picayo explains he can capture his evocative portraits, still-lifes and landscapes “as they are — a moment in time.”
Born in 1959 in Havana, Picayo left Cuba with his family in 1966, moving to Puerto Rico. In 1975, they settled in Kent, Ohio, where he completed high school and attended Kent State University for two years. By 1981, Picayo moved to New York City and graduated with a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1983.
For the next few years, Picayo assisted several photographers before he began his career as a commercial photographer in 1987. During this time, he worked for several publications, including Italian magazines Sassy, Taxi and Connoisseur. Picayo also moonlighted as a teacher during the 1990s, teaching photography at his alma mater and Manhattan’s International Center of Photography.
Despite the introduction of digital photography in the late 20th century, Picayo has remained loyal to film photography, preferring to shoot with Polaroid film. The 8 x 10 images are then printed on Japanese paper, which lends visual texture and a timeworn quality to his black and white and color photos. While he is well known for his fashion photography, Picayo credits several influential photographers for their impact on his creative works. These include Eugène Atget, Edward S. Curtis, Michael Disfarmer, Walker Evans and Torkil Gudnason.
Picayo has exhibited extensively in both solo and group shows throughout the US, including the Robin Rice Gallery in New York City and the Erie Art Museum in Pennsylvania. His works have appeared in numerous publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, L.A. Style, the New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone and more.
Find authentic José Picayo photography on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: New York, NY
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- "Philipe #2", 1994By Jose PicayoLocated in Hudson, NYMen, portrait, sepia tone, handsome, fashion, man, male, stoic, vintage, Black & White, sepia, fashion, black and white, b&w, portrait, film, intimate, close up, soft blur, focus In...Category
1990s Contemporary Photography
MaterialsSilver Gelatin
- "Jim", 1994By Jose PicayoLocated in Hudson, NYhandsome, man, side, portrait, patterns, slick, sexy, sepia, fashion, style, men, sepia tone, man, portrait, black and white, black & white, pattern Born in Havana, Cuba in 1959, José Picayo left his homeland in 1966 and moved to Puerto Rico, where he lived for 10 years. By 1975 José was in Kent, Ohio completing his high school studies. In 1981, he settled in New York City, where he received a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1983. José began his professional career in 1987, working for such magazines as Vanity (Italian), Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. His work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Pottery Barn, William Sonoma, Lucky Brand...Category
1990s Contemporary Photography
MaterialsSilver Gelatin
- "Gerri (sailor)" , 1992By Jose PicayoLocated in Hudson, NYportrait, b&w, sailor, mustache, woman, androgynous, intimate, nostalgia, vintage, classic, sexuality, fashion, sepia tone, women, black & white, sailor, b&w, black and white, vintage, soft blur, film Born in Havana, Cuba in 1959, José Picayo left his homeland in 1966 and moved to Puerto Rico, where he lived for 10 years. By 1975 José was in Kent, Ohio completing his high school studies. In 1981, he settled in New York City, where he received a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1983. José began his professional career in 1987, working for such magazines as Vanity (Italian), Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. His work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Pottery Barn, William Sonoma, Lucky Brand...Category
1990s Contemporary Photography
MaterialsSilver Gelatin
- "Keith #3", 1993By Jose PicayoLocated in Hudson, NYman, handsome, face, intimate, sepia, portrait, vintage, classic, film, fashion, sepia tone, man, black and white, black & white, b&w, portrait, soft blur, blurry Born in Havana, Cuba in 1959, José Picayo left his homeland in 1966 and moved to Puerto Rico, where he lived for 10 years. By 1975 José was in Kent, Ohio completing his high school studies. In 1981, he settled in New York City, where he received a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1983. José began his professional career in 1987, working for such magazines as Vanity (Italian), Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. His work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Pottery Barn, William Sonoma, Lucky Brand...Category
1990s Contemporary Photography
MaterialsSilver Gelatin
- "Andrea #3", 1992By Jose PicayoLocated in Hudson, NYFashion, portrait, women, sepia tone, black and white, woman, female, style, classic, vintage, emotion, fashion, film photography, film, portrait, black and white, classic, vintage p...Category
1990s Contemporary Photography
MaterialsSilver Gelatin
- "Susie", 1989By Jose PicayoLocated in Hudson, NYFashion, portrait, women, woman, black & white, female, style, soft, sepia tone, black and white, b&w, black & white, female, soft light, soft blur, intimate, photography, portrait photography, blur Born in Havana, Cuba in 1959, José Picayo left his homeland in 1966 and moved to Puerto Rico, where he lived for 10 years. By 1975 José was in Kent, Ohio completing his high school studies. In 1981, he settled in New York City, where he received a BFA from Parsons School of Design in 1983. José began his professional career in 1987, working for such magazines as Vanity (Italian), Sassy, Taxi, and Connoisseur. His work has appeared in Harper's Bazaar, L.A. Style, New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Pottery Barn, William Sonoma, Lucky Brand...Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography
MaterialsSilver Gelatin
- The Beastie Boys - Intercontinental Hotel, TorontoLocated in Toronto, ONOpen and Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Prints Hand Signed by Richard Beland 8" x 10" Unframed Open Edition 11" x 14" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 16" x 20" Unframed Limited Ed...Category
1990s Contemporary Color Photography
MaterialsSilver Gelatin
- S*an with Camera, KensingtonLocated in New York, NYThis black and white photograph by Ian Lewandowski is offered by CLAMP in New York City. S*an with Camera, Kensington 2020 Signed, dated, and numbered, verso Gelatin silver contac...Category
2010s Contemporary Photography
MaterialsSilver Gelatin
- Hugh Hefner, Black and White Vintage 1960s Photograph of famed Playboy FounderBy Burt GlinnLocated in New york, NYBy photographer Burt Glinn a black-and-white vintage gelatin silver print of Editor-in-chief Hugh Hefner who wrote for his magazine, Playboy. An historical photo...Category
1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography
MaterialsSilver Gelatin, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper
- Jerry Garcia, San Francisco, CABy Herb GreeneLocated in New York, NY16x20” Limited Edition Next available edition printed upon purchase. Other sizes available. Please allow 4 weeks for production.Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
MaterialsSilver Gelatin
- Jerry Garcia and Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, San Francisco, CA 1967By Herb GreeneLocated in New York, NY16x20” Limited Edition Next available edition printed upon purchase. Other sizes available. Please allow 4 weeks for production.Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
MaterialsSilver Gelatin
- Jimmy Page, San Francisco, CABy Herb GreeneLocated in New York, NY16x20” Limited Edition Next available edition printed upon purchase. Other sizes available. Please allow 4 weeks for production.Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography
MaterialsSilver Gelatin
