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Joel-Peter Witkin Art

American, b. 1939

Joel-Peter Witkin (born 1939) is known for his grotesque while simultaneously beautiful photographic tableaux. Heavily inspired by art history, his photographs often include religious iconography and literary references. His images consist of mutilated corpses, amputated body parts and social outsiders, such as transsexuals, hermaphrodites, the physically deformed and dwarves. His work is included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the J. Paul Getty Museum, the National Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Centre Georges Pompidou.

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The Eggs of My Amnesia
The Eggs of My Amnesia

The Eggs of My Amnesia

By Joel-Peter Witkin

Located in Washington, DC

B&W photograph by Joel-Peter Witkin (b. 1939). Title is The Eggs of My Amnesia, Rome, 1996. Print is signed on reverse and is marked AP. Frame is included. ...

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1990s Joel-Peter Witkin Art

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Glassman

Glassman

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Gelatin silver print Signed, titled, dated, and numbered (2/6) in pencil, verso 20 x 16 inches, sheet This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Joel-Peter Wit...

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1990s Contemporary Joel-Peter Witkin Art

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