Fernando Natalici Photography

Area Nightclub Archive 1983-1987: A collection of 40+ items (including approx 30 club invitations) spanning the history of the seminal 1980s New York nightclub known as "Area". Area opened its doors in September 1983 and virtually overnight became the nexus of one of the most vibrant Downtown art and club scenes in New York. Every six weeks, they transformed the enormous space at 157 Hudson with a different art exhibit & performance theme. Area was the place where A-listers such as Andy Warhol, Francesco Clemente, Julian Schnabel, Madonna, JFK Jr. & many others went to see and be seen: A place where Basquiat DJ'd, while Keith Haring and Andy Warhol produced several installations. Area's wildly creative invitations became the hottest tickets in town and instantly collectible art in and of themselves. Further details: Comprised of 40+ items in total: approx 30 club invitations; 3 original darkroom photographs taken by & signed by Fernando Natalici - the art designer of each piece; 6 drink tickets; 2 original mailing envelopes; a Halloween handkerchief invite; plus an original advertisement proof for the 80s fashion publication Details Magazine (image 4). Invitation dimensions ranging from: 9.5 inches on the longest side to 3.5 inches on the shortest side + 1 invite folding out to 11x17 inches (image 8). 3 signed silver gelatin photographs measuring: 8x10 inches (2 works) & 5x7 inches (1 work); Ad proof (image 4): 11x15 inches. Most pieces generally in good overall vintage condition; with a couple or more invites in fair condition. Provenance: Obtained directly from the club's original graphic designer, Fernando Natalici. Rare and not to be passed upon. Literature/References: Area: 1983-1987 by Eric Goode Jennifer Goode (pub. by Abrams 2013). New York Magazine 2013: "It Was the Hottest Club in Town." New York Times November 2013: "Waking Area Nightclub From the Dead". Exhibitions: 'Area: The Exhibition': The Hole Gallery NYC November 2013. Area: Further History (New York Magazine 11/1/13): "Influenced equally by sixties-era happenings and the gonzo childhoods of its proprietors, Area opened its doors in 1983. The club, unlike any that came before it, underwent a painstaking transformation roughly every six weeks, with themes like Confinement, Suburbia, and Science Fiction that incorporated elaborate art installations with taxidermied bears...

Fernando Natalici: John Waters, Baltimore 1985: John Waters was born in 1946 in Baltimore, where he continues to live and work. Exhibitions include the Wexner Center for the Arts, Co...

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...

Debbie Harry photograph by Fernando Natalici: Cooler than cool... Debbie Harry, New York, 1977, photographed on the set of "The Foreigner" by celebrated New York underground photographer Fernando Natalici. The Foreigner (director Amos Poe 1977) - a seminal cinematic work at the height of the 1970's American underground - a film which has been documented in virtually every publication pertaining to the history of the late 70's New York Downtown Art scene. Digital C-Print on Kodak Lustre. 16 x 20 inches. Signed, titled & numbered from an edition of 20. Obtained directly from the artist. Excellent condition. About The Artist: New York based photographer Fernando Natalici is best known for his iconographic documentation of the downtown Manhattan art scene of the mid/late 70's and early 80's. Natalici’s portfolio includes sought after images of a young Patti Smith, Blondie, Talking Heads, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, The Ramones and more. As an Art Director, Fernando has played a key role in creating memorable visuals for historic NY venues such as CBGB's, The Mudd Club, Area and Danceteria. Fernando’s photo archive and art design were most recently featured in two highly regarded New York shows: “Area” at The Hole Gallery NYC (2014) & “Downtown New York Film” at The Museum of The Moving Image (2015). "The Foreigner" is a testament to the "punk" sensibility as manifested at CBGB during this time; the streets and lofts of SoHo and the Lower East Side art scene. Related Categories Deborah Harry...

Cooler than cool... Debbie Harry, New York, 1977, photographed on the set of "The Foreigner" by celebrated New York underground photographer Fernando Natalici. The Foreigner (direct...

Unmade Beds, East Village, New York, 1976 by Fernando Natalici: Cooler than cool, "Unmade Beds" was photographed on the set of the Amos Poe directed film of...

Debbie Harry photograph New York, 1977 by Fernando Natalici: Cooler than cool... Debbie Harry, New York, 1977, photographed on the set of "The Foreigner" by celebrated New York unde...

Duncan Hannah, Unmade Beds 1976 by Fernando Natalici: This rare, vintage original 1970s darkroom photograph was captured on the set of "Unmade Beds" by ...

'The Door': Rare early Basquiat, Keith Haring Street Art Photo by Fernando Natalici: 'The Door,' photographed, New York c.1979/1980, represents one of only two known photographs featuring the early graffiti work of a young Jean-Michel Basquiat & Keith Haring together on one image (see upper right & left). Basquiat's tags appear in at least 3 places ('Salt', teepe & skull). The work combines the two most iconic Haring & Basquiat images of all: Haring's radiant baby & Basquiat’s crown; while also presenting the work of Whitney Biennial artist, David Wojnarowicz (Burning House mid upper left) & five time Brazilian Biennial artist Alex Vallauri (acrobat stencils across lower area). A true testament to the New York downtown art scene of the late 70's/early 80's. Archival Ink Jet Print. Dimensions: 18 x 22 inches including borders. Hand signed and numbered from an edition of 30. Excellent overall condition & print quality. Acquired directly from artist. Lot 180 Gallery is a primary authorized dealer rep of Fernando Natalici. About Fernando Natalici: New York based photographer Fernando Natalici is best known for his iconographic documentation of the downtown Manhattan art scene of the mid/late 70's and early 80's. Natalici’s portfolio includes sought after images of a young Patti Smith, Blondie, Talking Heads, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, The Ramones and more. As an Art Director, Fernando has played a key role in creating memorable visuals for historic NY venues such as CBGB's, The Mudd Club, Area and Danceteria. Fernando’s work was recently featured in the Jeffrey Deitch curated show “Area” at The Hole Gallery NYC, with his film stills from "Unmade Beds" & "The Foreigner"- two of the most significant underground films of the 1970’s New York Punk scene, recently exhibited at The Museum of The Moving Image. Related Categories Basquiat crown. Basquiat SAMO graffiti. Keith Haring street art. Early Basquiat. Basquiat Haring Crossing Lines. Keith Haring Baby.

Bruce Springsteen Photograph: Bruce at The Bottom Line NYC, 1975 by Fernando Natalici: A rare, historic photo of Bruce Springsteen at the tender age of 25 captured at The Bottom Line New York, 1975, by celebrated underground photographer, Fernando Natalici. Bruce and The East Street Band's 1975 shows at The Bottom Line were cited by Rolling Stone in 2004 as among the “50 Moments That Changed the History of Rock & Roll". Medium: Digital C print. Sharp black colors; nice overall print quality. Dimensions: 11 x 14 inches (may contain a small white border at the edges). Hand signed on the verso from a limited edition of 45. Excellent condition. Looks fantastic in a white frame. Obtained directly from artist. Lot 180 is a primary dealer rep of Fernando Natalici. Further Background: As Rolling Stone wrote... In August 1975, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band were booked to play ten shows at the tiny New York club the Bottom Line, near Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village. Springsteen was weeks away from releasing his third album, Born to Run, and his label, Columbia, invited more than 1,000 industry insiders to see what fans of the E Street Band's live shows had long known. As guitarist Steven Van...

Sunday Coffee, New York, NY 1996 photographed by downtown New York art scene photographer, Fernando Natalici. Archival Inkjet Print, 13 x 19 inches including borders. Hand signed o...

Keith Haring Subway Drawings Photograph: This photograph captures Keith Haring's epic conquest, producing public art across the New York City subwa...

Cooler than cool... Debbie Harry, New York, 1977, photographed on the set of "The Foreigner" by celebrated New York underground photographer Fernando Natalici. The Foreigner (direct...

Fernando Natalici, Anya Phillips New York City, 1977 A rare vintage original photograph of Mudd Club co-founder and seminal Downtown art scene legend, An...

Sunday Coffee, New York, NY 1996 photographed by downtown New York art scene photographer, Fernando Natalici. Archival Inkjet Print, 11 x 14 inches. Hand signed on the verso from an edition of 50. Obtained directly from artist. Excellent condition. New York based photographer Fernando Natalici is best known for his iconographic documentation of the downtown Manhattan art scene of the mid/late 70's and early 80's. Natalici’s portfolio includes sought after images of a young Patti Smith, Blondie, Talking Heads, Keith Haring, The Ramones and more. As an Art Director, Fernando has played a key role in creating memorable visuals for historic NY venues such as CBGB's, The Mudd Club, Area and Danceteria. Fernando’s photo archive and art design were recently featured in two highly regarded New York shows: “Area” at The Hole Gallery NYC (2014) & “Downtown New York Film” at The Museum of The Moving Image (2015). Recent Publications & Exhibits Jim Jarmusch...

Bushwick Brooklyn Street Art Photograph: Brooklyn, New York Street Art photographed 2012 by celebrated New York downtown photographer Fernando Natali...

Fernando Natalici Area Nightclub 1983-1987: A collection of 16 hand-colored silver gelatin photographs spanning the history of the seminal 1980s New York nightclub known as "Area". These rare images were captured by Fernando Natalici - a noted downtown art scene photographer who is also famous for designing the majority of Area's party invites during this period. These works were exhibited at Area circa 1986 as part of show curated by Serge Becker (featured in image 4) - a key Area figurehead. A much historical & highly decorative assemblage of Area regulars defining the club's historic & vibrant scene. Further details: Medium: A collection of 16 individual hand-colored silver gelatin photographs mounted on illustration board. Overall Dimensions (applies to each individual work): 16x20 inches. Condition: Good overall vintage condition. Some scattered surface markings to margin areas. Each hand-signed on the reverse by Natalici and unique. Provenance: Obtained directly from artist. Literature/References: Area: 1983-1987 by Eric Goode Jennifer Goode (pub. by Abrams 2013). New York Magazine 2013: "It Was the Hottest Club in Town." Area: A brief history (New York Magazine 11/1/13): "Influenced equally by sixties-era happenings and the gonzo childhoods of its proprietors, Area opened its doors in 1983. The club, unlike any that came before it, underwent a painstaking transformation roughly every six weeks, with themes like Confinement, Suburbia, and Science Fiction that incorporated elaborate art installations with taxidermied bears...

In 1978, photographer Fernando Natalici, the creative mind behind the graphic design for iconic venues like CBGB and the Mudd Club, spent four hours shooting the seedy scenery of Tim...

Williamsburg Bridge, 1973 by Fernando Natalici The simplicity & grace of this iconic New york landmark rendered timeless by the snap of the camera...

Al Goldstein by heralded New York underground photographer Fernando Natalici Silver Gelatin Print, c.1979. 11x14 inches. Hand signed & dated on the verso from an edition of 2. Some minor residue or fading to edges and minor signs of handling; otherwise in very good condition for its age. Al Goldstein: If Hugh Hefner strove to put a sleek, air-brushed image on sexual freedom in the 1960s, rival publisher Al Goldstein was the polar opposite. Unabashedly abrasive and foul-mouthed, the cigar-chomping, a larger than life Goldstein called his explicit magazine Screw. When he co-founded Screw in 1968, the American legal system was embroiled in a battle over what constitutes obscenity. Goldstein never envisioned himself as a champion of free speech, but fought for what he said were his own prurient interests. The porn magazine's scathing, scatological editorials railed against religious leaders and the government for justifying war while imprisoning erotic magazine...

Henry Rollins Black Flag photograph NYC 1987: Medium: Archival Ink Jet Print. 11 x 14 inches including borders. Hand signed from a limited edition of 10. New York based photographer Fernando Natalici is best known for his iconographic documentation of the downtown Manhattan art scene of the mid/late 70's and early 80's. Natalici’s portfolio includes sought after images of a young Patti Smith, Blondie, Talking Heads, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, The Ramones and more. As an Art Director, Fernando has played a key role in creating memorable visuals for historic NY venues such as CBGB's, The Mudd Club, Area and Danceteria. Fernando’s photo archive and art design were recently featured in two highly regarded New York shows: “Area” at The Hole Gallery NYC (2014) & “Downtown New York Film” at The Museum of The Moving Image (2015). Recent Publications & Exhibits Jim Jarmusch: Music, Words & Noise (2015) Another Magazine (London, 2014) Black Book (2014) Curbed NY (2014) The Museum of The Moving Image (New York, 2015) The Hole Gallery NYC (New York, 2014) The Chelsea Hotel (New York 2013) New York University Tisch School of The Arts _ Henry Rollins, is an American musician, actor, writer, television and radio host, and comedian. After performing in the short-lived Washington, D.C. band State of Alert in 1980, Rollins fronted the California hardcore punk band Black Flag from August 1981 until mid-1986. Following the band's breakup, Rollins established the record label and publishing company 2.13.61 to release his spoken word albums, and formed the Rollins Band, which toured with a number of lineups from 1987 until 2003, and during 2006. Since Black Flag disbanded, Rollins has hosted numerous radio shows, such as Harmony in My Head on Indie 103, and television shows such as The Henry Rollins Show, MTV's 120 Minutes, and Jackass. He had recurring dramatic roles in the second season of Sons of Anarchy, in the final seasons of the animated series The Legend of Korra as Zaheer, and has also had roles in several films. Rollins has campaigned for various political causes in the United States, including promoting LGBT rights, World Hunger Relief, the West Memphis...

The Girl In Union Square by Fernando Natalici Manhattan, 1984. The simplicity & grace of the anonymous passer-by rendered timeless by the snap of the camera. A window into a street photographer's decisive moment. A window into, not only the New York of 'then', but the beauty & chaos of everyday city life... Archival Inkjet Print on 310gsm Paper 13 x 19 inches (image: 12 x 18 inches) Hand signed from an edition of 20 Obtained directly from artist Excellent condition New York based photographer Fernando Natalici is best known for his iconographic documentation of the downtown Manhattan art scene of the mid/late 70's and early 80's. Natalici’s portfolio includes sought after images of a young Patti Smith, Blondie, Talking Heads, Keith Haring, The Ramones and more. As an Art Director, Fernando has played a key role in creating memorable visuals for historic NY venues such as CBGB's, The Mudd Club, Area and Danceteria. Related Categories William Klein. Henri Cartier Bresson. Saul Leiter...

'The Girl In Union Square' shot Manhattan, 1984 by heralded New York downtown photographer, Fernando Natalici: The simplicity & grace of the anonymous passer-by rendered timeless by the snap of the camera. A window into a street photographer's decisive moment. A window into, not only the New York of 'then', but the beauty & chaos of everyday city life... Archival Inkjet Print. 13 x 19 inches (image: 12 x 18 inches). Hand signed from an edition of 20. Excellent condition. Obtained directly from artist. Seller is a primary dealer rep of artist. New York based photographer Fernando Natalici is best known for his iconographic documentation of the downtown Manhattan art scene of the mid/late 70's and early 80's. Natalici’s portfolio includes sought after images of a young Patti Smith, Blondie, Talking Heads, Keith Haring, The Ramones and more. As an Art Director, Fernando has played a key role in creating memorable visuals for historic NY venues such as CBGB's, The Mudd Club, Area and Danceteria. Related Categories William Klein. Henri Cartier Bresson. Saul Leiter...

'The Door': Rare early Basquiat, Keith Haring Street Art Photo Fernando Natalici’s, The Door, photographed, New York c.1979/1980, represents one of only two known photographs featur...

1990s photo of David Bowie by Fernando Natalici: 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 celebrat...

Fernando Natalici, Anya Phillips New York City, 1977: Mudd Club co-founder and seminal Downtown art scene legend, Anya Phillips, photographed in between ...

'Lady vanishes in Manhattan' Abstract black and white Manhattan street photography from by Fernando Natalici. A woman walks into the Manhattan night. H...

Eric Mitchell on the set of the seminal 70's Manhattan art scene film, "The Foreigner," by celebrated downtown photographer, Fernando Natalici. Silver ...

Vik Muniz, New York, NY, 1987 by Fernando Natalici Within this exquisite portrait of a young Vik Muniz, Natalici cuts, then reconstructs the original film negative to allow one side...

Roxy Burlesk, Times Square, Manhattan, 1978 In 1978, photographer Fernando Natalici, the creative mind behind the graphic design for iconic venues like CBGB and the Mudd Club, spent ...

RUN DMC at KIT KAT CLUB, New York City circa 1995 by heralded NY underground photographer Fernando Natalici. Notes Natalici: "I was taking pictures of DMC backstage prior to the show for the club and asked RUN if I could go on the stage for 2 minutes and get some shots showing the audience reaction, he said: right side, during “Walk This Way'... and the rest is history." Archival inkjet print. Dimensions: 20 x 16 inches Excellent overall condition. Hand-signed & numbered on the reverse from a limited edition of 20. Obtained directly from artist. About Fernando Natalici New York based photographer Fernando Natalici is best known for his iconographic documentation of the downtown Manhattan art scene of the mid/late 70's and early 80's. Natalici’s portfolio includes sought after images of a young Patti Smith, Blondie, Talking Heads, Keith Haring, The Ramones and more. As an Art Director, Fernando has played a key role in creating memorable visuals for historic NY venues such as CBGB's, The Mudd Club, Area and Danceteria. Fernando’s art design featured in the Jeffrey Deitch curated show “Area” at The Hole Gallery NYC in 2013, with his film stills from "Unmade Beds" & "The Foreigner"- two of the most significant underground films of the 1970’s New York Punk scene, exhibited at The Museum of The Moving Image in 2015. Recent Publications & Exhibits Jim Jarmusch: Music, Words & Noise (2015) Another Magazine (London, 2014) Black Book (2014) Curbed NY (2014) Photography Now (2013) The Museum of The Moving Image (New York, 2015) The Hole Gallery NYC (New York, 2014) The Chelsea Hotel (New York 2013) New York University Tisch School of The Arts (2013) _ Run-DMC was an American hip hop group from Hollis, Queens, New York, founded in 1981 by Joseph Simmons, Darryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell. Run-DMC is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential acts in the history of hip hop culture and one of the most famous hip-hop acts of the 1980s. Along with LL Cool J, The Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy, the group pioneered new school hip-hop music. Run-DMC was the first group in the genre to have a gold album (Run–D.M.C., 1984) and be nominated for a Grammy Award. They were the first to earn a platinum record...

Cooler than cool... Debbie Harry, New York, 1977, photographed on the set of "The Foreigner" by celebrated New York underground photographer Fernando Natalici. The Foreigner (director Amos Poe 1977) - a seminal cinematic work at the height of the 1970's American underground - a film which has been documented in virtually every publication pertaining to the history of the late 70's New York Downtown Art scene. Digital C-Print on Kodak Lustre. 11 x 14 inches. Hand Signed, titled & numbered from an edition of 25 (+ 10 A/P's) Obtained directly from artist. Lot 180 New York is authorized dealer rep of Fernando Natalici. Excellent condition. About The Artist: New York based photographer Fernando Natalici is best known for his iconographic documentation of the downtown Manhattan art...

Fernando Natalici: John Waters Baltimore, 1985: John Waters was born in 1946 in Baltimore, where he continues to live and work. Exhibitions include the Wex...

Fernando Natalici, "Baby Chairs," Brazil 1978 Shot during a trip to the countryside of São Paulo Brazil, this pair of rustic wood children's chairs belonged...

Moonrise over Metropolis by Fernando Natalici Shot Queens, NY, 1995 on a very cloudy day. A black balloon against the sky, amidst a very cloudy day combines to create a surre...

Fernando Natalici - Blurry Reality, 1992 - Shot in Midtown Manhattan, pre-uber period as people waited for a rainstorm, cars drove by, the usual, no taxis one pedestrian wearing a lo...