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Michael James O’Brien
Joey Arias Channeling Billie Holiday Portrait, NYC. B&W limited edition photo

1992

$5,000
£3,801.38
€4,386.93
CA$6,998.66
A$7,836.63
CHF 4,088.76
MX$95,483.58
NOK 51,883.47
SEK 49,327.37
DKK 32,745.57
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“No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist” - Oscar Wilde Men, Women, and Drag, draws inspiration from his diverse roles as a photographer, poet, and activist. His work often intersects with themes of identity, social justice, and cultural commentary. O’Brien's photographss highlig his ability to capture the human experience with depth and nuance. His involvement in activism, particularly with HIV/AIDS awareness and support, further informs his artistic perspective, making his work both impactful and deeply personal. Michael James O’Brien draws inspiration from his diverse roles as a photographer, poet, and activist. His work often intersects with themes of identity, social justice, and cultural commentary. O'Brien produced a diverse body of photographic work, from still lifes and portraits to art documentation. He still uses film and works in medium and large formats. His themes are not classical, the artist prefers to portray extraordiary beuty, transgender people and still lifes. The artist's images have a sense of discovery and loss; absence and presence. From the Series Girlfriend Printed on Hahnemuhle fine art photo rag paper Edition of 7 + 2AP
  • Creator:
    Michael James O’Brien (1970, Georgian)
  • Creation Year:
    1992
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Miami Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU45338498952

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