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David Drebin - Lips And Hips, Photography 2016, Printed After

David Drebin - Lips And Hips, Photography 2016, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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C Print

David Drebin - Blown Away, Lightbox, Photography 2015, Printed After

David Drebin - Blown Away, Lightbox, Photography 2015, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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C Print

David Drebin - Leaving For Now, Photography 2018, Printed After

David Drebin - Leaving For Now, Photography 2018, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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C Print

David Drebin - Jumping Into The Blue, Photography 2016, Printed After

David Drebin - Jumping Into The Blue, Photography 2016, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Unexpected Visit, Photography 2006, Printed After

David Drebin - Unexpected Visit, Photography 2006, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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C Print

David Drebin - Breakfast In Rome, Photography 2016, Printed After

David Drebin - Breakfast In Rome, Photography 2016, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Outside The Bubble, Photography 2018, Printed After

David Drebin - Outside The Bubble, Photography 2018, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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C Print

David Drebin - Photographing Herself, Photography 2009, Printed After

David Drebin - Photographing Herself, Photography 2009, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - It's Not Me, It's You, Photography 2014, Printed After

David Drebin - It's Not Me, It's You, Photography 2014, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - By The Sea, Photography 2007, Printed After

David Drebin - By The Sea, Photography 2007, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Going Up, Photography 2018, Printed After

David Drebin - Going Up, Photography 2018, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Money Shot, Photography 2018, Printed After

David Drebin - Money Shot, Photography 2018, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Kissing Legs, Photography 2018, Printed After

David Drebin - Kissing Legs, Photography 2018, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Room Service, Photography 2018, Printed After

David Drebin - Room Service, Photography 2018, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Heart Of Fire, Photography 2013, Printed After

David Drebin - Heart Of Fire, Photography 2013, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Midnight Lover, Photography 2017, Printed After

David Drebin - Midnight Lover, Photography 2017, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Heels In Hong Kong, Photography 2009, Printed After

David Drebin - Heels In Hong Kong, Photography 2009, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Shit Happens, Photography 2014, Printed After

David Drebin - Shit Happens, Photography 2014, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Dice Car, Photography 2014, Printed After

David Drebin - Dice Car, Photography 2014, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Hide And Seek, Photography 2013, Printed After

David Drebin - Hide And Seek, Photography 2013, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Dreams Of Cannes, Photography 2013, Printed After

David Drebin - Dreams Of Cannes, Photography 2013, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Girl In Paris, Photography 2012, Printed After

David Drebin - Girl In Paris, Photography 2012, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Eyes, Photography 2008, Printed After

David Drebin - Eyes, Photography 2008, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Dripping With Love, Photography 2010, Printed After

David Drebin - Dripping With Love, Photography 2010, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - French Balcony, Photography 2018, Printed After

David Drebin - French Balcony, Photography 2018, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Guess Again, Photography 2014, Printed After

David Drebin - Guess Again, Photography 2014, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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C Print

David Drebin - Gina And The Rivals, Photography 2000, Printed After

David Drebin - Gina And The Rivals, Photography 2000, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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C Print

David Drebin - Casino, Photography 2005, Printed After

David Drebin - Casino, Photography 2005, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Hotlanta, Photography 2005, Printed After

David Drebin - Hotlanta, Photography 2005, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Dreams Of Hong Kong, Photography 2009, Printed After

David Drebin - Dreams Of Hong Kong, Photography 2009, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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C Print

David Drebin - Glorious Danger, Photography 2012, Printed After

David Drebin - Glorious Danger, Photography 2012, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Cat and Mouse, Lightbox, Photography 2016, Printed After

David Drebin - Cat and Mouse, Lightbox, Photography 2016, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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C Print

David Drebin - Cinematic Beauty, Lightbox, Photography 2018, Printed After

David Drebin - Cinematic Beauty, Lightbox, Photography 2018, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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C Print

David Drebin - Falling Back, Photography 2014, Printed After

David Drebin - Falling Back, Photography 2014, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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C Print

David Drebin - Blueberry Love, Photography 2018, Printed After

David Drebin - Blueberry Love, Photography 2018, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Between Rounds, Photography 2018, Printed After

David Drebin - Between Rounds, Photography 2018, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Capri Selfie, Photography 2016, Printed After

David Drebin - Capri Selfie, Photography 2016, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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C Print

David Drebin - Convertible, Photography 2000, Printed After

David Drebin - Convertible, Photography 2000, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Girl In Window, Photography 2009, Printed After

David Drebin - Girl In Window, Photography 2009, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Big City Blonde, Photography 2012, Printed After

David Drebin - Big City Blonde, Photography 2012, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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C Print

David Drebin - Blue Fantasy, Lightbox, Photography 2018, Printed After

David Drebin - Blue Fantasy, Lightbox, Photography 2018, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Playing With Fire Diamond Dust, Photography 2020, Printed After

David Drebin - Playing With Fire Diamond Dust, Photography 2020, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Big City Spy, Lightbox, Photography 2013, Printed After

David Drebin - Big City Spy, Lightbox, Photography 2013, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Before The Storm, Photography 2005, Printed After

David Drebin - Before The Storm, Photography 2005, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

David Drebin - Swept Away, Photography 2018, Printed After

David Drebin - Swept Away, Photography 2018, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels G...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

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C Print

The Superhero, South Africa by David Yarrow - Panther
The Superhero, South Africa by David Yarrow - Panther

The Superhero, South Africa by David Yarrow - Panther

By David Yarrow

Located in Chicago, IL

I don’t think there is another animal that tests our camera systems and indeed our camera work as much as these beautiful cats.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Superhero
Superhero

David YarrowSuperhero, 2019

Price Upon Request

Superhero

By David Yarrow

Located in Chicago, IL

I don’t think there is another animal that tests our camera systems and indeed our camera work as much as these beautiful cats.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

David Drebin - Girl In Hong Kong, Photography 2009, Printed After

David Drebin - Girl In Hong Kong, Photography 2009, Printed After

By David Drebin

Located in Stamford, CT

Drebin is represented by the world’s finest Art Galleries including Camera Work in Berlin, Immagis in Munich, GKM Galleri in Sweden, Galerie de Bellefeuille in Montreal, Art Angels ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Wakanda
Wakanda

David YarrowWakanda, 2019

Price Upon Request

Wakanda

By David Yarrow

Located in Chicago, IL

I don’t think there is another animal that tests our camera systems and indeed our camera work as much as these beautiful cats. ​

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

La Camera Gialla - Lithograph by M. Campigli - 1965

La Camera Gialla - Lithograph by M. Campigli - 1965

By Massimo Campigli, 1895-1971

Located in Roma, IT

The subject of the composition that is also the title of the work is “La Camera gialla” (“The Yellow Room). Multicolored frames inscribed in the room encircle a central figure that b...

Category

1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Polaroid 100 Land Camera and Leather Case c.1963-1966
Polaroid 100 Land Camera and Leather Case c.1963-1966

Polaroid 100 Land Camera and Leather Case c.1963-1966

By Polaroid Corporation

Located in San Francisco, CA

Leather case is lined in suede with a pocket for photos. The camera has not work been tested. CREATOR Polaroid DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1957.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903
Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903

Antique Pocket Poco by the Rochester Optical Co. Folding Camera c.1903

Located in San Francisco, CA

Shown with life size hand. The camera may or may not work and is sold for decorative purposes only.

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Blowing Away
Blowing Away

Blowing Away

By David Drebin

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

In 2005, Drebin had his first solo exhibition at Camera Work in Berlin which was followed by his first comprehensive illustrated book entitled “Love and Other Stories” in 2007.

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

C Print

Balloons Over New York

Balloons Over New York

By David Drebin

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

In 2005, Drebin had his first solo exhibition at Camera Work in Berlin which was followed by his first comprehensive illustrated book entitled “Love and Other Stories” in 2007.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

C Print

Golden Eye
Golden Eye

Golden Eye

By David Drebin

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

In 2005, Drebin had his first solo exhibition at Camera Work in Berlin which was followed by his first comprehensive illustrated book entitled “Love and Other Stories” in 2007.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

C Print

Jose Soto, FOCUS II, 2016, Birch, Paint
Jose Soto, FOCUS II, 2016, Birch, Paint

Jose Soto, FOCUS II, 2016, Birch, Paint

By Jose Soto

Located in Darien, CT

Among these shows are Camera Work, Parsons The New School for Design, New York, NY (2015); Hot or Cold?

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Birch, Paint

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