1980s Color Photography

Hang gliding in Kitzbuhel, Austria, 1980. Gorgeous print measuring 30 x 40" inches / ca 76.2 x 101.6 cm’s paper size. Estate Stamped Collection Edition...

Four Buddhist nuns in traditional dress outside a school near Inle Lake, in the Taunggyi District of Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), May 1971. Gorgeous print measuring 24 x 20" inches...

Skiers outside the Florin House in Klosters, Switzerland, March 1981. Gorgeous print measuring 24 x 20" inches / ca 60.9 x 50.8 cm’s paper size. Estate Stamped Collection Edition...

Emily Smith Myers lazes on a rooftop surrounded by bougainvillea on Lamu Island, in the Lamu Archipelago of Kenya, February 1987. Gorgeous print measuring 40 x 60" inches / ca 101.6...

'Abaco Islander' Author Chester Thompson at work in his coconut grove on the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas, March 1986. His ancestor Wyannie Malone settled on the islands in 1783, f...

1984, Donna Anna Monroy di Giampilieri in the early-Empire drawing room of the Villa Spedalotto, near Palermo, Sicily. Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certific...

SEASONS (1981) This is for the single print listed here. (not the outside folder or title sheet) Title: Flowers in Hand. This one is hand signed and dated verso. Seasons explores the seasons of Man, Woman, Child, Civilization, Nature and Technology. First digital artwork purchased by the Metropolitan Museum. Date: 1980-1981 Medium: vintage color photocopy print. “I worked at The Metropolitan Museum in 1981, when they acquired [Lesley’s] SEASONS portfolio. We knew we wanted it, even though we didn’t have a category for it.” David Kiehl, Curator of Prints and Special Collections The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York City. Lesley Schiff (born 1951) is an American fine artist. Schiff studied painting at the Art Institute Chicago before developing her signature practice using color laser printers to create images. Her work is included in the collections of the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Mead Art Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art and other major museums, corporate and private collections globally. Lesley Schiff revolutionized the photocopier from being an office tool to just another instrument in the artist's arsenal. Rather than addressing the tool in her work, Schiff instead uses the photocopier like a paintbrush to realize her vision. Once a painter, Schiff says: “I never intended to stop painting. I just decided to start painting with a modern tool. Working with the color laser printer keeps you in your culture. It's like America. Plugged in. Electronic. Direct." Painting with light, Schiff's body of work outlines a cycle of life: man, woman, child, civilization, nature, technology. More recent works challenge the viewer to understand the concept of eye-levels and perspectives, reinventing the way we see. Schiff's work was the Metropolitan Museum of Art's first digital acquisition, and most recently, was featured at the Whitney Museum of American Art in "Experiments in Electrostatics". She uses a color laser printer “like a paintbrush” to create her art. She has said about her work and her tool: “I never intended to stop painting. I just decided to start painting with a modern tool. Working with the color laser printer keeps you in your culture. It's like America. Plugged in. Electronic. Direct—but no matter how hi-tech my tools become, I’m a painter, but instead of painting with oils, I paint with light. The Whitney Museum will show Lesley Schiff's pioneering SEASONS portfolio in its entirety. Many prominent collections acquired SEASONS as their first digital artwork. She participated in the Punk Art show in the 1970's. Her work kind of relates to Fluxus and Dada. Leslie Schiff moved from Chicago to New York in the early 1970s. Much of her art involves collage and the Xerox photocopy machine. Her images are rooted in her personal psyche and have an intuitive meaning that is not always easily understood. In exhibitions, Xerox sheets are combined and displayed decoratively on the wall. Schiff has also created books; and made video and sound tapes. She was included in the seminal New York/New Wave 1981 exhibition show at MoMA PS1 along with Jean-Michel Basquiat, William S.Burroughs, David Byrne, Larry Clark, Crash (John Matos), Ronnie Cutrone, Brian Eno, Nan Goldin, Keith Haring, Ray Johnson, Joseph Kosuth, Robert Mapplethorpe, Kenny Scharf, Steven Sprouse, Andy Warhol and Lawrence Weiner. She did a “visual biography,” comprised of portraits of Bob Dylan—depicted at different ages, from his 20s to his 60s—illustrations of his lyrics, and images of iconic objects like his sunglasses and harmonica. Schiff collaborated with Matthew Carter...

'Catherine Wilke' Catherine Wilke joins the topless sunbathers on the island of Capri, 1980. A typical 'Slim' photograph chronicling the young and glamorous relaxing poolside. Cat...

'Kentucky Washdown' 1984 by Alain Le Garsmeur Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print WASHING DOWN RACEHORSE AFTER STRENUOUS EXERCISE, CHURCHILL DOWNS, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, USA-AUG...

February 1989: 'Town & Country' writer Meg O'Neil relaxes by the pool on the island of Mustique, in the Grenadines. Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Authenticity included...

Holidaymakers in Armacao dos Buzios, Brazil, January 1983. On a sparkling day, Slim Aarons captures a glamorous scene of vintage sunbathers relaxing in stylish bikinis and swimsuits by a brilliant turquoise pool. A woman approaches in a retro black and white patterned tank suit and sun hat. Vibrant red orange flowers circle the pool, and holidaymakers enjoy tropical cocktails. In the midground, a festive boat cruises by. In the background, the ocean catches the light, fading from teal to royal blue, a subtle contrast with the turquoise water of the pool, and the soft white clouds and delft blue sky above. A brilliant green maritime forest and neutral cabana with Spanish, or Double Roman, roof tiles provide shade, and compositionally frame the ocean vista...

This late 1980s winter landscape photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features people ice skating at the Palace Hotel, St. Moritz, Switzerland, 1989. This is an...

This late 1980s winter landscape photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features people ice skating at the Palace Hotel, St. Moritz, Switzerland, 1989. This is an...

Giacomo and Stefania Mantegazza welcome guests arriving by boat at their villa, La Casinella, on Lake Como. Slim Aarons Giacomo Mantegazza, Villa La Casinella, Lake Como Slim Aarons...

August 1982: Art collector Sylvia Coca sits in front of one of Jean Cocteau's murals in Marbella. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images) Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Auth...

Charlie Ahearn, "Rapture" 1981: A rare historic Jean-Michel Basquiat, Debbie Harry, Fab 5 Freddy photograph captured by Wild Style director Charlie Ahea...

Left to right: Brando Crespi and daughter Chloe, with his sister Pilar Crespi Echavarria and her son Sebastian, at Monte Argentario Polo Club, Porto Ercole, Tuscany, Italy, September...

Boats on the waters near the Queen's Pavilion, the east wing of the Villa d'Este, on Lake Como, in Cernobbio, Italy, in June 1983. Numbered and stamped b...

August 1982: Art collector Sylvia Coca sits in front of one of Jean Cocteau's murals in Marbella. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images) Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Auth...

August 1980: In Spanish style riding clothes from l to r; TRH Princess Rajwa Ali, Princess Basma Ali and Prince Bin Ali. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images) Slim Aarons Estate Editi...

August 1980: In Spanish style riding clothes from l to r; TRH Princess Rajwa Ali, Princess Basma Ali and Prince Bin Ali. (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images) Slim Aarons Estate Editi...

Grass, blue abstract photography from the Richard Heeps series Ordinary Places, photographing Britain on the brink of change. It was Richard's first colour collection and was shot be...

Hubcap, subtle interior photography from the Richard Heeps series Ordinary Places, photographing Britain on the brink of change. It was Richard's first colour collection and was shot...

Meridian Club 1981 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition The pool at the Meridian Club, owned by Ginny and Bill Cowles, on the Turks and Caicos Islands, March 1981. u...

La Fonteline 1989 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Aerial view of sunbathers and parasols at La Fonteline beach, at the base of the Faraglioni rocks on the island...

Il Pellicano Hotel 1980 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Holidaymakers relax beside the swimming pool of Il Pellicano Hotel in Porto Ercole, Tuscany, August 1980....

Goodman’s Pool 1985 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Family and friends in and around the pool at the home of Murray H. Goodman and his wife, Palm Beach, Florida,...

Drinks At Gstaad 1984 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Models from Parisian jeweller M. Gerard enjoying drinks on the terrace of The Palace Hotel in Gstaad, Switz...

Treasure Cay 1986 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Treasure Cay resort on Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas, March 1986 unframed c type print printed 2023 24 x 2...

Vane’s Villa 1987 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Guests at Vane Ivanovic’s villa in Cap de Formentor, Majorca, Spain, 1987 unframed c type print printed 2023 1...

The Meridian Club 1981 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition The pool at the Meridian Club, owned by Ginny and Bill Cowles, on the Turks and Caicos Islands, March 1981...

Ardizzone’s House 1985 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Overlooking Ardizzone’s House, on the water’s edge in Portofino, Italy, July 1985. unframed c type print...

Tullio Abbate 1983 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Tullio Abbate, of Abbate Boats, at the back of yacht as it is moored at a property on the shores of Lake Como...

Cavallo Coast 1984 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition A fleet of yachts at anchor off the sunny Mediterranean island of Cavallo, Corsica. unframed c type print pri...

Cortina d’Ampezzo 1982 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Isa Genolini and Maria Antonia in the main street of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, March 1982 unframed c type...

Il Canille 1980 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Sunbathers lounge on the white-painted terrace of Il Canille, built into the rocks of Pizzolungo overlooking the ...

Conca dei Marini 1984 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition A bay in Conca dei Marini, on the Amalfi coast in Italy, August 1984 unframed c type print printed 2023 24...

Blue Seas 1984 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Holidaymakers’ yachts find a quiet haven off the Mediterranean island of Cavallo, Corsica, August 1984. unframed ...

'Buzios' Holidaymakers in Armacao dos Buzios, Brazil, January 1983. 16×20 inches - paper size Estate Stamped Collection Edition to 150 Photo by Slim Aarons Printed in 2025 L...

Casa De Camp 1985 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Part of Yvette Bluhdorn’s house in Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic, February 1985 unframed c type print prin...

Cavallo Holidaymakers’ yachts find a quiet haven off the Mediterranean island of Cavallo, Corsica, 1984. 16×20 inches - paper size Estate Stamped Collection Edition to 150 Pho...

Cotton Bay 1982 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition The Campbells’ pool at Cotton Bay, on Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas, November 1982. unframed c type print prin...

Cortina d’Ampezzo 1988 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition snowboarding in Cortina d’Ampezzo, March 1988. unframed c type print printed 2023 16×20 inches - paper si...

Culinary Heights 1987 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Courchevel restaurant chefs Jean Jacob (left) of ‘Le Bateau Ivre’, Michel Rochedy (centre) of ‘Le Chabichou...

No Transport Problems 1982 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Mrs Woolworth Donahue with car and bicycles on her motor yacht, ‘Hartline’. unframed c type print pr...

Plantation Cocoyer 1981 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition People relaxing in the bar at Plantation Cocoyer, Cocoyer Beach, Haiti, February 1981. unframed c type p...

My Toy 1982 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition April 1982: Member of the ‘Jolly Club’, Gabriele D’Annunzio, Prince Di Montenevoso at Vallelonga with his red Lola ra...

Mazatlan Mansion 1984 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Eldorado, the Redo family villa in Mazatlan, Mexico, January 1984. unframed c type print printed 2023 16 ...

Island Paradise 1984 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition August 1984: Topless swimmers on a rocky promontory of the Mediterranean island of Cavallo, Corsica. unfra...

Pool In Palm Beach 1985 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Bathers in and around the pool at Mrs. Murray Goodman’s house in Palm Beach, Florida, April 1985. unfra...

Quiet Afternoon 1980 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Brigitte Lapp Fonda reclines amidst the foliage in Marbella, circa 1980. unframed c type print printed 2023...

Annevoie Jean and Christiane de Montpellier d’Annevoie float across the moat of their home, Annevoie, Belgium, 1980. 20 x 24" - paper size Estate Stamped Collection Edition to ...

Moutain Buffet 1987 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Courchevel restaurant chefs Jean Jacob (left) of ‘Le Bateau Ivre’, Michel Rochedy (centre) of ‘Le Chabichou’,...

Abaco Islander 1986 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Author Chester Thompson at work in his coconut grove on the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas, March 1986. His anc...

Pellicano Pool 1980 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Holidaymakers relax beside the swimming pool of Il Pellicano Hotel in Porto Ercole, Tuscany, August 1980. un...

Squaw Valley Snow 1961 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Snow covers the deserted cafe in Squaw Valley, California, January 1961. unframed c type print printed ...

Palm Beach Pagoda 1985 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Cynthia Eichler (sitting) with Vicky Schaft Bruder (centre) and Cathy Tan...

Portofino The most exclusive fishing village in Italy, Portofino, on Italy’s Ligurian coast, 1985. 20 x 24" - paper size Estate Stamped Collection ...

Saint Kitts and Nevis 1984 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Horseback riding at the Rawlins Plantation inn, Saint Kitts and Nevis, West Indies, March 1984. unfra...

Santa And Serena Antonelli 1983 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Santa and Serena Antonelli and a guest dining al fresco on the terrace of their home above Via Gi...