Kiss vintage 16x20" photo signed by Norman Seeff
By Norman Seeff
Located in Austin, TX
Norman Seeff Vintage Photo Archive "When KISS first came into my studio, I was astounded. What are grown
Silver Gelatin
Blondie vintage 16x20" photo signed by Norman Seeff
By Norman Seeff
Located in Austin, TX
Original darkroom print, made at the time of the photoshoot. In excellent condition, stored flat in a climate controlled atmosphere. Print in excellent vintage condition, signed by N...
Silver Gelatin
Andy Warhol and friends vintage 16x20" photo by Norman Seeff
By Norman Seeff
Located in Austin, TX
Original darkroom print, made at the time of the photoshoot. In excellent condition, stored flat in a climate controlled atmosphere. Print in excellent vintage condition, signed by N...
Silver Gelatin
$1,750
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Steven Tyler of Aerosmith vintage 16x20" photo signed by Norman Seeff
By Norman Seeff
Located in Austin, TX
back. Original vintage 16x20" print of Aerosmith singer, Steven Tyler by Norman Seeff, taken in 1988
Silver Gelatin
$6,000
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Muhammad Ali Hand-Signed “Ali Over Liston” 16×20 Photograph by Neil Leifer
By Neil Leifer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Boxing Memorabilia, Authentic Signature For sale is a museum-quality, hand-signed 16 × 20
Photographic Paper
$3,800
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Seattle Tubing Society, Black and White Photo, Gelatin Silver, Signed, 16x20
By Burt Glinn
Located in New york, NY
margin (recto) and signed by the estate on back. Size: 16" x 20" Provenance: Glinn Estate
Photographic Paper, Photographic Film, Silver Gelatin
$3,000
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Harlem New York Beauty Contest Photo, Gelatin Silver Print, Signed, 16x20 Inches
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
Beauty Contest, Harlem, 1963 by Leonard Freed is a 16" x 20" gelatin silver print, signed verso (on
Photographic Paper, Photographic Film, Silver Gelatin
$300
H 20 in W 16 in
The Second Wave, Coyote Buttes, Paria Canyon-Vermilion Clifts Wilderness, AR
Located in Fairlawn, OH
issues Image/Sheet size: 20 x 16 inches The photo depicts The Second Wave, a natural geologic acurance
Photographic Paper
George Barris, "The Kiss, " original photograph, unsigned
By George Barris
Located in Chatsworth, CA
, also blind embossed with "Edward Weston Collection" 16 x 20 inches This photo was taken as part of a
Photographic Paper
$3,450
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Poolside Pairs Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
white sunhat) at the Kaufmann Desert House in Palm Springs, California, January 1970. 16" x 20" paper
Archival Pigment
Sea Drive Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
another relationship) and Siobhan, Branwell and Saoirse McClory. 16" x 20" paper size Photo by Slim
Archival Pigment
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
H 16 in W 20 in D 1 in
Elizabeth Freire "What is the world if not a flow of forms"?
Located in Washington, DC
and titled "What is the world if not a flow of forms?". Measures 20" x 16". B&W photo is of Ms
Canvas, Acrylic
"Paris Chop Suey" Type C Metallic Print
By Jen Zahigian
Located in West Hollywood, CA
type c metallic photo print on board, $300 16x20 unframed/matted, $375 - photo image within matte is
C Print
Unavailable
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Fallen Tree, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Antelope Canyon, 2004, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Untitled, Black & White, Antelope Canyon, 2004, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Grand Canyon, 2002, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Silver Gelatin, Archival Paper, Black and White
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Antelope Canyon, 2004, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Untitled, Black & White, Antelope Canyon, 2004, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Lounge Chairs, France, 1994, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Lounge Chairs, France, 1994, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Landscape, Chile, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Landscape, Chile, 2002, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, France, 1994, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, France, 1994, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Horses in Montauk, Black & White, Photography, 1970, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Horses in Montauk, Black & White, Photography, 1970, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Horses in Montauk, Black & White, Photography, 1970, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Horses in Montauk, Black & White, Photography, 1970, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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H 16 in W 20 in
Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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H 16 in W 20 in
Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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H 16 in W 20 in
Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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H 16 in W 20 in
Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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H 16 in W 20 in
Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Trees, Chile, 2008, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Trees, Chile, 2008, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Trees, Chile, 2008, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Trees, Chile, 2008, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Ripples, Japan, 1978, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Ripples, Japan, 1978, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Magellan's Strait, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Magellan's Strait, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Missy, Montauk, 1970, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Missy, Montauk, 1970, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Backyard, USA, 1988, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Backyard, USA, 1988, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Trees, Chile, 2008, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Trees, Chile, 2008, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Backyard, USA, 1988, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Backyard, USA, 1988, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Silver Gelatin, Black and White
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Nature, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Bicycles, Guilin, China, 1998, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Guilin, China, 1998, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Bicycles, Guilin, China, 1998, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Guilin, China, 1998, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Nature, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Bicycles, Guilin, China, 1998, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Guilin, China, 1998, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Bicycles, Guilin, China, 1998, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Guilin, China, 1998, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Nature, New York, 2002, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, New York, 2002, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold for
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, The Terrace, France, 1994, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, The Terrace, France, 1994, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Landscape, Kenya, Africa, 1994, Monochromatic, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Kenya, Africa, 1994, Monochromatic, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Silver Gelatin, Archival Paper, Black and White
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Hideoki, Black & White, The Frozen Lake, China, 1998, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, China, 1998, The Frozen Lake, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold
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Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Country Home, France, 1994, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Photography, Country Home, France, 1994, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Kenya, 1994, Landscape, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Kenya, 1994, Landscape, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Kenya, 1994, Landscape, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Kenya, 1994, Landscape, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White, Kenya, 1994, Landscape, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White, Kenya, 1994, Landscape, Monoprint, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being
Silver Gelatin
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Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Backyard, 1988, 16" x 20"
By Hideoki Hagiwara
Located in New York, NY
Hideoki, Black & White Photography, Backyard, 1988, 16" x 20" Photos of Hideoki™ are being sold
Archival Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
There’s a lot to love about black and white photography.
The unique and timeless quality of a black and white photograph accentuates any room. Some might argue that we’re naturally drawn to color photography because it’s the world we know best. This is a shared belief, particularly in the era of camera-phone photography, editing apps and the frenetic immediacy of sharing photos on social media. But when we look at black and white photography, we experience deep, rich shadows and tonal properties in a way that transfixes us. Composition and textures are crisp and engaging. We’re immediately drawn to the subjects of vintage street photography and continue to feel the emotional impact of decades-old photojournalism. The silhouettes of mountains in black and white landscape photography are particularly pronounced, while portrait photography and the skylines of urban cityscapes come to life in monochrome prints.
When decorating with fine photography, keep in mind that some color photographs may not be suitable for every space. However, you can be more daring with black and white photos. The gray tones are classic, sophisticated and generally introduce elegance to any corner of your home, which renders black and white prints amazingly versatile.
Black and white photography adapts to its surroundings like a chameleon might. A single large-scale black and white photograph above the sofa in your living room is going to work with any furniture style, and as some homeowners and designers today are working to introduce more muted tones and neutral palettes to dining rooms and bedrooms, the integration of black and white photography — a hallmark of minimalist decor — is a particularly natural choice for such a setting.
Another advantage to bringing black and white photography into your home is that you can style walls and add depth and character without worrying about disrupting an existing color scheme. Black and white photographs actually harmonize well with accent colors such as yellow, red and green. Your provocative Memphis Group lighting and bold Pierre Paulin seating will pair nicely with the black and white fine nude photography you’ve curated over the years.
Black and white photography also complements a variety of other art. Black and white photos pair well with drawings and etchings in monochromatic hues. They can also form part of specific color schemes. For example, you can place black and white prints in colored picture frames for a pop of color. And while there are no hard and fast rules, it’s best to keep black and white prints separate from color photographs. Color prints stand out in a room more than black and white prints do. Pairing them may detract attention from your black and white photography. Instead, dedicate separate walls or spaces to each.
Once you’ve selected the photography that best fits your space, you’ll need to decide how to hang the images. If you want to hang multiple photos, it’s essential to know how to arrange wall art. A proper arrangement can significantly enhance a living space.
On 1stDibs, explore a vast collection of compelling black and white photography by artists such as Mark Shaw, Jack Mitchell (a photographer you should know), Berenice Abbott and David Yarrow.