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Mark SeligerKurt Cobain, Kalamazoo - Portrait with Doll Heads, Fine Art Photography, 1993
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Potrait of Kurt Cobain with Doll Heads and Roses by Mark Seliger. All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist. The collector receives an additional certificate of authenticity from the gallery. This iconic portrait of Kurt Cobain by Mark Seliger, taken in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in 1993, is both haunting and evocative. The composition features Cobain surrounded by vintage doll heads and wilted roses, set against a dark, tangled background of branches. His piercing blue eyes and disheveled blonde hair center the image, projecting a melancholic yet enigmatic aura that reflects his status as a grunge icon. The decayed dolls and deep reds of the roses suggest themes of innocence lost and beauty in decay, resonating with Cobain's artistry and the ethos of Nirvana's music. Seliger's use of rich textures and vivid contrasts enhances the surreal, almost gothic quality of the image, making it one of the most memorable portraits of Cobain. From the Olympus of the music industry to the Oscar portrait studio - Mark Seliger's oeuvre is a tribute to art and pop culture in modern America. Starting as a magazine photographer who went on to shoot over 100 Rolling Stone covers, Seliger is known for his meticulously planned portraits. Whether highly conceptual or intuitive, his photographs of David Bowie, Nirvana, or the Rolling Stones radiate an intellectual coolness. Seliger's portraits walk the fine line between hyper-reality and surrealism, revealing a sense of honesty that's unique in celebrity photography. His work stands out for combining technical precision with an almost painterly attention to composition and lighting.
- Creator:Mark Seliger (1959, American)
- Dimensions:Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Vienna, AT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU19315708382
Mark Seliger
Mark Seliger, an American photographer, began a successful career with Rolling Stone magazine in the 1980s and soon became the magazine's chief photographer and remained in that position until 2002. During his career with Rolling Stone, he was responsible for the creation of over 100 magazine covers. Seliger has also photographed covers for GQ, Vanity Fair and other similar magazines. His portrait work takes on a wide range of subjects, from pop idols to political figures and he established himself through the portrait photos of the greatest Hollywood stars. His style of photography brings together classic styles with more modern looks and a timeless visualization of society.
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