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FELA KUTI photograph Detroit 1986 (Leni Sinclair Fela Kuti)

FELA KUTI photograph Detroit 1986 (Leni Sinclair Fela Kuti)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

“Fela in Detroit” by Leni Sinclair: This much iconic Fela Kuti photograph was captured by legendary Detroit counter cultural photographer Leni Sinclair, 2016’s Kresge Foundation's E...

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

FELA KUTI photograph collection
FELA KUTI photograph collection

FELA KUTI photograph collection

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Fela Kuti: A rare vintage collection of: 2 darkroom publicity photos circa ealry/mid 1980s.

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Fela Kuti, Mixed Media on Wood Panel

Fela Kuti, Mixed Media on Wood Panel

By Dane Shue

Located in Yardley, PA

Afrobeat Icon and Political activist Fela Kuti Acrylic portrait on raw plywood. Ready to hang.

Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Leni Sinclair PRINCE photograph Detroit 1980 (Prince 1980)

Leni Sinclair PRINCE photograph Detroit 1980 (Prince 1980)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE Photograph Detroit 1980 (Prince Dez Dickerson)

PRINCE Photograph Detroit 1980 (Prince Dez Dickerson)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Aretha Franklin photograph Detroit 1980
Aretha Franklin photograph Detroit 1980

Aretha Franklin photograph Detroit 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

John Lennon photograph Detroit, 1971 (photo of John Lennon)

John Lennon photograph Detroit, 1971 (photo of John Lennon)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE photograph Detroit 1980 (Prince by Leni Sinclair)
PRINCE photograph Detroit 1980 (Prince by Leni Sinclair)

PRINCE photograph Detroit 1980 (Prince by Leni Sinclair)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Nude Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Leni Sinclair MC5 photograph Detroit 1969 (Leni Sinclair Wayne Kramer)
Leni Sinclair MC5 photograph Detroit 1969 (Leni Sinclair Wayne Kramer)

Leni Sinclair MC5 photograph Detroit 1969 (Leni Sinclair Wayne Kramer)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Abbie Hoffman photograph, Detroit 1960s
Abbie Hoffman photograph, Detroit 1960s

Abbie Hoffman photograph, Detroit 1960s

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Iggy Pop photograph Detroit 1968 (Leni Sinclair)
Iggy Pop photograph Detroit 1968 (Leni Sinclair)

Iggy Pop photograph Detroit 1968 (Leni Sinclair)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Fela The Black President -21st Century, Contemporary, Africa, Activism Democracy
Fela The Black President -21st Century, Contemporary, Africa, Activism Democracy

Fela The Black President -21st Century, Contemporary, Africa, Activism Democracy

By Eyitayo Alagbe

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Fela’s Demonstration Of Craze: Nothing has changed since Nigerian Afrobeat music pioneer, Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, known...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic

John Lennon photograph Detroit 1970s (John & Yoko)
John Lennon photograph Detroit 1970s (John & Yoko)

John Lennon photograph Detroit 1970s (John & Yoko)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Patti Smith photograph by Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair
Patti Smith photograph by Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair

Patti Smith photograph by Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1990s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

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FELA KUTI, Concert Photograph, Detroit 1986

FELA KUTI, Concert Photograph, Detroit 1986

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet, Photographic Paper

Black Prophet (Fela Kuti) 6
Black Prophet (Fela Kuti) 6

Black Prophet (Fela Kuti) 6

By Tosin Oyeniyi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Print Offest Ink on Linen Unmounted artwork Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Linen, Ink

PRINCE Photograph Detroit, 1980

PRINCE Photograph Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Photography

Materials

Inkjet

FELA KUTI photograph Detroit, 1986
FELA KUTI photograph Detroit, 1986

FELA KUTI photograph Detroit, 1986

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

African musicians. Photograph of Fela Kuti. Fela concert photo. Bob Marley. Political.

Category

20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

FELA KUTI photograph Detroit, 1986
FELA KUTI photograph Detroit, 1986

FELA KUTI photograph Detroit, 1986

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

African musicians. Photograph of Fela Kuti. Fela concert photo. Bob Marley.

Category

20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

FELA KUTI photograph Detroit 1986

FELA KUTI photograph Detroit 1986

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

“Fela in Detroit” by Leni Sinclair: This much iconic Fela Kuti photograph was captured by legendary Detroit counter cultural photographer Leni Sinclair, 2016’s Kresge Foundation's E...

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

FELA KUTI, Detroit, 1986

FELA KUTI, Detroit, 1986

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Perhaps the most iconic image ever taken image of Fela Kuti, this well known photograph was shot by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, this year's Kresge Foundation's Emin...

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

FELA KUTI, Detroit, 1986
FELA KUTI, Detroit, 1986

FELA KUTI, Detroit, 1986

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Perhaps the most iconic image ever taken image of Fela Kuti, this well known photograph was shot by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, this year's Kresge Foundation's Emi...

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

FELA KUTI, Detroit, 1986

FELA KUTI, Detroit, 1986

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Perhaps the most iconic image ever taken image of Fela Kuti, this well known photograph was shot by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, this year's Kresge Foundation's Emin...

Category

20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

FELA KUTI Detroit 1986 Photograph
FELA KUTI Detroit 1986 Photograph

FELA KUTI Detroit 1986 Photograph

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Perhaps the most iconic image ever taken image of Fela Kuti, this well known photograph was shot by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, this year's Kresge Foundation's Emin...

Category

20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

FELA KUTI, 1986

FELA KUTI, 1986

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This iconic, well known photograph was shot by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, this year's Kresge Foundation's Eminent Artist, at Detroit's historic Fox Theater in 1986...

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Original PRINCE Photograph, Detroit, 1980
Original PRINCE Photograph, Detroit, 1980

Original PRINCE Photograph, Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of her subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Patti Smith photograph by Leni Sinclair, Detroit 1995
Patti Smith photograph by Leni Sinclair, Detroit 1995

Patti Smith photograph by Leni Sinclair, Detroit 1995

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Original PRINCE Photograph, Detroit, 1980

Original PRINCE Photograph, Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet, Photographic Paper

Original PRINCE Photograph, Detroit, 1980
Original PRINCE Photograph, Detroit, 1980

Original PRINCE Photograph, Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of her subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet, Photographic Paper

Original PRINCE Photograph, Detroit, 1980

Original PRINCE Photograph, Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet, Photographic Paper

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980
PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet, Photographic Paper

Rare Original PRINCE Photograph, Detroit, 1980

Rare Original PRINCE Photograph, Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Blues Great, Muddy Waters, Detroit 1972
Blues Great, Muddy Waters, Detroit 1972

Blues Great, Muddy Waters, Detroit 1972

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Marvin Gaye, Detroit, 1976

Marvin Gaye, Detroit, 1976

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Patti Smith, Detroit, 1995

Patti Smith, Detroit, 1995

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

BB King photograph Detroit, 1974
BB King photograph Detroit, 1974

BB King photograph Detroit, 1974

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of her subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Keith Richards photograph, Detroit 1972 (Rolling Stones)
Keith Richards photograph, Detroit 1972 (Rolling Stones)

Keith Richards photograph, Detroit 1972 (Rolling Stones)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Thelonious Monk, Detroit, 1967

Thelonious Monk, Detroit, 1967

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

John Lennon, Detroit, 1971

John Lennon, Detroit, 1971

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE photograph Detroit, 1980
PRINCE photograph Detroit, 1980

PRINCE photograph Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE photograph Detroit, 1980
PRINCE photograph Detroit, 1980

PRINCE photograph Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE & The Revolution, Detroit, 1980

PRINCE & The Revolution, Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Signed Iggy Pop & MC5 Print

Signed Iggy Pop & MC5 Print

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1960s Pop Art More Prints

Materials

Offset

Marvin Gaye photograph, Detroit, 1976 (Motown)

Marvin Gaye photograph, Detroit, 1976 (Motown)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE Photograph Detroit, 1980
PRINCE Photograph Detroit, 1980

PRINCE Photograph Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE Photograph Detroit, 1980

PRINCE Photograph Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE photograph Detroit, 1980
PRINCE photograph Detroit, 1980

PRINCE photograph Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE photograph Detroit, 1980
PRINCE photograph Detroit, 1980

PRINCE photograph Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE photograph Detroit, 1980
PRINCE photograph Detroit, 1980

PRINCE photograph Detroit, 1980

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Marvin Gaye photograph, Detroit, 1976 (Motown)

Marvin Gaye photograph, Detroit, 1976 (Motown)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

PRINCE Photograph Detroit 1980 (Leni Sinclair Prince photograph)
PRINCE Photograph Detroit 1980 (Leni Sinclair Prince photograph)

PRINCE Photograph Detroit 1980 (Leni Sinclair Prince photograph)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Figurative Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Thelonious Monk photograph Detroit, 1967 (Jazz photography)

Thelonious Monk photograph Detroit, 1967 (Jazz photography)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1960s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Aretha Franklin photograph, Detroit, 1976

Aretha Franklin photograph, Detroit, 1976

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Charles Mingus, Detroit 1974

Charles Mingus, Detroit 1974

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

The Berlin Wall, 1989

The Berlin Wall, 1989

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1980s Pop Art Color Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Thelonious Monk, Detroit, 1967

Thelonious Monk, Detroit, 1967

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Mick Jagger, Detroit, 1972

Mick Jagger, Detroit, 1972

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Janis Joplin, Detrot, 1968

Janis Joplin, Detrot, 1968

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1960s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Inkjet

Marvin Gaye photograph, Detroit, 1976 (Motown)

Marvin Gaye photograph, Detroit, 1976 (Motown)

By Leni Sinclair

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Some of her photos – including shots of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane and of Nigeria’s rebel music star Fela Kuti – are among the most widely known of their subjects.

Category

1970s Pop Art Figurative Photography

Materials

Inkjet

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Henry Rollins photograph New York 1987

By Fernando Natalici

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Henry Rollins Black Flag photograph NYC 1987 (printed later): Archival Ink Jet Print. 16x20 inches including borders. Excellent overall condition. Hand signed from a limited edition...

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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Inkjet

Orpheus #5 and #10 Bundled Special Balanchine Ballet with Moncion and Magallanes
Orpheus #5 and #10 Bundled Special Balanchine Ballet with Moncion and Magallanes

Orpheus #5 and #10 Bundled Special Balanchine Ballet with Moncion and Magallanes

By George Platt Lynes

Located in Glenford, NY

Special...George Platt Lynes 1948 Photographs #5 and #10 of Balanchine Ballet ‘Orpheus’ bundled together at one special price for both original 1948 photographs...$2,800. George Pl...

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1940s Modern Photography

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Silver Gelatin

David Bowie photograph New York City 1999 (Bowie photo)

David Bowie photograph New York City 1999 (Bowie photo)

By Fernando Natalici

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A rare, intimate photo of the legendary David Bowie taken at New York's Kit Kat Club in 1999 during a private VH1 event, by celebrated downtown photographer, Fernando Natalici. Dime...

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20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Inkjet

Adult film star Cal Culver (AKA Casey Donovan) 'After Dark' Nude, Signed
Adult film star Cal Culver (AKA Casey Donovan) 'After Dark' Nude, Signed

Adult film star Cal Culver (AKA Casey Donovan) 'After Dark' Nude, Signed

By Jack Mitchell

Located in Senoia, GA

Adult film star Cal Culver (AKA Casey Donovan) 'After Dark' magazine nude study, photographed in 1972. This is a vintage gelatin silver print, selenium toned, made by hand by master ...

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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Prince 1986
Prince 1986

Prince 1986

By Michael Putland

Located in London, GB

© Michael Putland Prince Prince performs at small London club gig after show at Wembley Arena, London 1986 Limited edition Estate print. Edition 20 only this size. Limited edi...

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1980s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

BB King New York c.1979 (BB King darkroom photograph)
BB King New York c.1979 (BB King darkroom photograph)

BB King New York c.1979 (BB King darkroom photograph)

By Fernando Natalici

Located in NEW YORK, NY

BB King by Fernando Natalici: A classic image of Blues great BB King captured circa late 1970s, by legendary New York underground photographer & art designer Fernando Natalici. Med...

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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Prince 1981 by Tony Mottram
Prince 1981 by Tony Mottram

Prince 1981 by Tony Mottram

Located in Austin, TX

Prince by photographer Tony Mottram. Taken at the Lyceum, London on 2nd June 1981, during Prince's first ever UK appearance. Signed limited A2 size print, Edition number 11/100 To...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Giclée

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Fela Kuti For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact fela kuti you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. On 1stDibs, the right fela kuti is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes black. Frequently made by artists working in digital print, inkjet print and paper, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, you can find a small fela kuti measuring 11 high and 11 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 22 across to better suit those in the market for a large fela kuti.

How Much is a Fela Kuti?

The price for a fela kuti in our collection starts at $320 and tops out at $850 with the average selling for $347.

Leni Sinclair for sale on 1stDibs

Leni Sinclair, born Magdalene Arndt, is an American photographer and radical political activist who lives in Detroit. She has photographed rock and jazz musicians since the early 1960s. She was the co-founder of the White Panther Party along with John Sinclair and Pun Plamondon. Sinclair is a recognized leader of the 1960s–70s counter-cultural movement in Detroit, which she amply documented through vivid and dramatic photography. But she may be best known for capturing the raucous rock n’ roll scene of that era, including photographs of such rock legends as Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin and jazz icons such as Miles Davis and Sun Ra.

A Close Look at Pop Art Art

Perhaps one of the most influential contemporary art movements, Pop art emerged in the 1950s. In stark contrast to traditional artistic practice, its practitioners drew on imagery from popular culture — comic books, advertising, product packaging and other commercial media — to create original Pop art paintings, prints and sculptures that celebrated ordinary life in the most literal way.

ORIGINS OF POP ART

CHARACTERISTICS OF POP ART 

  • Bold imagery
  • Bright, vivid colors
  • Straightforward concepts
  • Engagement with popular culture 
  • Incorporation of everyday objects from advertisements, cartoons, comic books and other popular mass media

POP ARTISTS TO KNOW

ORIGINAL POP ART ON 1STDIBS

The Pop art movement started in the United Kingdom as a reaction, both positive and critical, to the period’s consumerism. Its goal was to put popular culture on the same level as so-called high culture.

Richard Hamilton’s 1956 collage Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? is widely believed to have kickstarted this unconventional new style.

Pop art works are distinguished by their bold imagery, bright colors and seemingly commonplace subject matter. Practitioners sought to challenge the status quo, breaking with the perceived elitism of the previously dominant Abstract Expressionism and making statements about current events. Other key characteristics of Pop art include appropriation of imagery and techniques from popular and commercial culture; use of different media and formats; repetition in imagery and iconography; incorporation of mundane objects from advertisements, cartoons and other popular media; hard edges; and ironic and witty treatment of subject matter.

Although British artists launched the movement, they were soon overshadowed by their American counterparts. Pop art is perhaps most closely identified with American Pop artist Andy Warhol, whose clever appropriation of motifs and images helped to transform the artistic style into a lifestyle. Most of the best-known American artists associated with Pop art started in commercial art (Warhol made whimsical drawings as a hobby during his early years as a commercial illustrator), a background that helped them in merging high and popular culture.

Roy Lichtenstein was another prominent Pop artist that was active in the United States. Much like Warhol, Lichtenstein drew his subjects from print media, particularly comic strips, producing paintings and sculptures characterized by primary colors, bold outlines and halftone dots, elements appropriated from commercial printing. Recontextualizing a lowbrow image by importing it into a fine-art context was a trademark of his style. Neo-Pop artists like Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami further blurred the line between art and popular culture.

Pop art rose to prominence largely through the work of a handful of men creating works that were unemotional and distanced — in other words, stereotypically masculine. However, there were many important female Pop artists, such as Rosalyn Drexler, whose significant contributions to the movement are recognized today. Best known for her work as a playwright and novelist, Drexler also created paintings and collages embodying Pop art themes and stylistic features.

Read more about the history of Pop art and the style’s famous artists, and browse the collection of original Pop art paintings, prints, photography and other works for sale on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Photography for You

Find a broad range of photography on 1stDibs today.

The first permanent image created by a camera — which materialized during the 1820s — is attributed to Joseph Nicéphore Niépce. The French inventor was on to something for sure. Kodak introduced roll film in the 1880s, allowing photography to become more democratic, although cameras wouldn’t be universally accessible until several decades later. 

Digital photographic techniques, software, smartphone cameras and social-networking platforms such as Instagram have made it even easier in the modern era for budding photographers to capture the world around them as well as disseminate their images far and wide. 

What might leading figures of visual art such as Andy Warhol have done with these tools at their disposal?

Today, when we aren’t looking at the digital photos that inundate us on our phones, we look to the past to celebrate the photographers who have broken rules as well as records — provocative and prolific artists like Horst P. Horst, Lillian Bassman and Helmut Newton, who altered the face of fashion and portrait photography; visionary documentary photographers such as Gordon Parks, whose best-known work was guided by social justice; and pioneers of street photography such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, who shot for revolutionary travel magazines like Holiday with the likes of globetrotting society lensman Slim Aarons.

Find photographers you may not know in Introspective and The Study — where you’ll read about Berenice Abbott, who positioned herself atop skyscrapers for the perfect shot, or “conceptual artist-adventurer” Charles Lindsay, whose work combines scientific rigor with artistic expression, or Massimo Listri, known for his epic interiors of opulent Old World libraries. Photographer Jeannette Montgomery Barron was given a Kodak camera as a child. Later, she shot on Polaroid film before buying her first 35mm camera in her teens. Barron's stunning portraits of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Warhol and other artists chronicle a crucial chapter of New York’s cultural history.

Throughout the past two centuries, photographers have used their medium to create expressive work that has resonated for generations. Shop a voluminous collection of this powerful fine photography on 1stDibs. Search by photographer to find the perfect piece for your living room wall, or spend some time with the work organized under various categories, such as landscape photography, nude photography and more.