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Drew Tal Figurative Photography

Artist Drew Tal explores concepts of identity through photography and digital media. With digital tools, he introduces texture and painterly details to his works, adding depth and character, and ultimately strengthening the context of each photograph. Tal’s figures are front and center — they’re typically set against black backdrops or other neutral tones in order to draw a viewer’s focus solely toward his subject, which is the human face.

Tal’s art celebrates the cultural and ethnic diversity of people everywhere — depicting subjects in the regalia and garb of their heritage. He presents them with sensitivity and respect, drawing out visual and spiritual beauty in every depiction. 

Tal was born Dror Toledano in Haifa, Israel. He attended Bosmat Technion technical school, studying architecture, engineering and interior design. In 1976 he joined the Israeli Defense Force and served as a tank commander until 1979. Tal grew enamored with the rich variety of religions, cultures and customs that he encountered over the years, and owing to his being a part of a richly diverse society, he couldn't help but pivot from being merely curious about his environment to creating art that reflected it.

In 1981, Tal moved to New York and entered the fashion industry. He worked for a time as a makeup artist, then moved into working as a manager and designer for Lynda Joy Couture, which ultimately propelled him into fashion photography. Tal worked as a freelance fashion photographer until 2005, when he began focusing on photographic art. 

Represented by three galleries — Emmanuel Fremin Gallery in New York, Turner Carroll Gallery in Santa Fe and Mark Hachem Gallery in Paris — Tal has exhibited worldwide and has enjoyed a level of exposure that few artists experience. He continues to produce stunning photographic art, working between New York City, Miami Beach and Nice, France.

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Artist: Drew Tal
Porcelain Alliance

Porcelain Alliance

By Drew Tal

Located in New York, NY

Edition of 7 With his works included in the permanent collection at the Norton and the New Britain Museum, Drew Tal’s successful career has been nothing but a soaring ascension into...

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2010s Photorealist Drew Tal Figurative Photography

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Bliss

Drew TalBliss, 2000

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Bliss

By Drew Tal

Located in New York, NY

With his works included in the permanent collection at the Norton and the New Britain Museum, Drew Tal’s successful career has been nothing but a soaring ascension into the global ar...

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2010s Surrealist Drew Tal Figurative Photography

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Plexiglass, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Photogram

Migration

Drew TalMigration, 2008

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Migration

By Drew Tal

Located in New York, NY

With his works included in the permanent collection at the Norton and the New Britain Museum, Drew Tal’s successful career has been nothing but a soaring ascension into the global ar...

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Early 2000s Surrealist Drew Tal Figurative Photography

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Plexiglass, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Photogram

Hands of Faith

Hands of Faith

By Drew Tal

Located in New York, NY

With his works included in the permanent collection at the Norton and the New Britain Museum, Drew Tal’s successful career has been nothing but a soaring ascension into the global ar...

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2010s Photorealist Drew Tal Figurative Photography

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Plexiglass, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Photogravure, Photogram

Revelation
Revelation

Drew TalRevelation, 2017

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Revelation

By Drew Tal

Located in New York, NY

Edition of 7 With his works included in the permanent collection at the Norton and the New Britain Museum, Drew Tal’s successful career has been nothing but a soaring ascension into...

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2010s Photorealist Drew Tal Figurative Photography

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Plexiglass, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Photogravure, Photogr...

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Drew Tal figurative photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Drew Tal figurative photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Drew Tal in film, paper, photogram and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the Surrealist style. Not every interior allows for large Drew Tal figurative photography, so small editions measuring 32 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Josephine Cardin, Maleonn, and Bob Tabor. Drew Tal figurative photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $13,800 and tops out at $18,400, while the average work can sell for $18,400.