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Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Georgian, b. 1970
Michael James O’Brien is a photographer, teacher, curator, poet, and activist currently based in Atlanta, GA. He has had solo exhibitions in New York, Paris, Beijing, Hong Kong, Antwerp, Istanbul, Liverpool, and Savannah GA. in addition to having worked in London’s National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection. His work has been featured in publications like Rolling Stone, Vogue UK, The New Yorker, GQ, Eyemazing, Black & White Photography UK, The Guardian, The Financial Times among many others. He has been Editor-at-Large of Verbal Abuse, the poetry zine as well as Contributing Editor for Departures Magazine. His book Girlfriend; Men, Women, and Drag, with text by Holly Brubach, was published by Random House in English, French & Japanese in 2000. From 1900 to 2000 he did all the still photography for Matthew Barney’s Drawing Restraint 7 as well as Cremaster 1,2,4 & 5 which were exhibited worldwide. For over 20 years, O’Brien was a member of ACTUP as well as a volunteer for GMHC and Terrence Higgins Trust UK. He was a co-producer of the Love Ball in NYC & Paris, which over the years raised more than $3million for people living with HIV/AIDS. He was the Creative Director for DAA/Designers Against Aids in 2011-12 and produced the Live Positive Campaign for the Flemish HIV Awareness organization, SENSOA in 2013. O’Brien is based in Atlanta where he is the Chair of Photography at the Savannah College of Art and Design/SCAD. He is currently the Chair of the Advisory Council of Atlanta Celebrates Photography.
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Artist: Michael James O’Brien
Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5 and Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Gellert Bath House
Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5 and Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Gellert Bath House

Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5 and Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Gellert Bath House

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Photographer Michael James O'Brien documented with beautiful and unique images the final part of Matthew Barney's lyric opera cycle about a tragic love story set in romantic Budapest...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Matthew Barney, Isle of Man and Satyr, Drawing Restraint 7, Matthew Barney
Matthew Barney, Isle of Man and Satyr, Drawing Restraint 7, Matthew Barney

Matthew Barney, Isle of Man and Satyr, Drawing Restraint 7, Matthew Barney

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Photographer Michael James O'Brien documented with beautiful and unique images the final part of Matthew Barney's lyric opera cycle about a tragic love story set in romantic Budapest...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Kouros Green. Nude Photograph Limited Edition
Kouros Green. Nude Photograph Limited Edition

Kouros Green. Nude Photograph Limited Edition

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Michael James O’Brien draws inspiration from his diverse roles as a photographer, poet, and activist. His work often intersects with themes of identity, social justice, and cultural ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Kouros Blue. Nude Photograph Limited Edition
Kouros Blue. Nude Photograph Limited Edition

Kouros Blue. Nude Photograph Limited Edition

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Michael James O’Brien draws inspiration from his diverse roles as a photographer, poet, and activist. His work often intersects with themes of identity, social justice, and cultural ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Kouros Pale and Back Diptych. Nude Photograph Limited Edition
Kouros Pale and Back Diptych. Nude Photograph Limited Edition

Kouros Pale and Back Diptych. Nude Photograph Limited Edition

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Michael James O’Brien draws inspiration from his diverse roles as a photographer, poet, and activist. His work often intersects with themes of identity, social justice, and cultural ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

kouros Pale, Torso Pink, Kouros Back. Triptych.
kouros Pale, Torso Pink, Kouros Back. Triptych.

kouros Pale, Torso Pink, Kouros Back. Triptych.

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Michael James O’Brien draws inspiration from his diverse roles as a photographer, poet, and activist. His work often intersects with themes of identity, social justice, and cultural ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Kouros Back. Nude Photograph Limited Edition
Kouros Back. Nude Photograph Limited Edition

Kouros Back. Nude Photograph Limited Edition

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Michael James O’Brien draws inspiration from his diverse roles as a photographer, poet, and activist. His work often intersects with themes of identity, social justice, and cultural ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Kouros Triptych 01. Nude Photograph Limited Edition
Kouros Triptych 01. Nude Photograph Limited Edition

Kouros Triptych 01. Nude Photograph Limited Edition

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Michael James O’Brien draws inspiration from his diverse roles as a photographer, poet, and activist. His work often intersects with themes of identity, social justice, and cultural ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Kouros Pale. Nude Photograph Limited Edition
Kouros Pale. Nude Photograph Limited Edition

Kouros Pale. Nude Photograph Limited Edition

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Michael James O’Brien draws inspiration from his diverse roles as a photographer, poet, and activist. His work often intersects with themes of identity, social justice, and cultural ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Kouros Torso Pink. Nude Photograph Limited Edition
Kouros Torso Pink. Nude Photograph Limited Edition

Kouros Torso Pink. Nude Photograph Limited Edition

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Michael James O’Brien draws inspiration from his diverse roles as a photographer, poet, and activist. His work often intersects with themes of identity, social justice, and cultural ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Kouros Torso Pink and Pale, Diptych. Nude Photograph. Limited Edition
Kouros Torso Pink and Pale, Diptych. Nude Photograph. Limited Edition

Kouros Torso Pink and Pale, Diptych. Nude Photograph. Limited Edition

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Michael James O’Brien draws inspiration from his diverse roles as a photographer, poet, and activist. His work often intersects with themes of identity, social justice, and cultural ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Limited edition color photograph.
Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Limited edition color photograph.

Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Limited edition color photograph.

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Photographer Michael James O'Brien documented with beautiful and unique images the final part of Matthew Barney's lyric opera cycle about a tragic love story set in romantic Budapest...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Matthew Barney, Isle of Man. B&W Photograph.
Matthew Barney, Isle of Man. B&W Photograph.

Matthew Barney, Isle of Man. B&W Photograph.

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Photographer Michael James O'Brien documented with beautiful and unique images the final part of Matthew Barney's lyric opera cycle about a tragic love story set in romantic Budapest...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Limited edition B&W Photograph.
Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Limited edition B&W Photograph.

Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Limited edition B&W Photograph.

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Photographer Michael James O'Brien documented with beautiful and unique images the final part of Matthew Barney's lyric opera cycle about a tragic love story set in romantic Budapest...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Kouros .04, Back Pink. Framed. Nude Photograph Limited Edition
Kouros .04, Back Pink. Framed. Nude Photograph Limited Edition

Kouros .04, Back Pink. Framed. Nude Photograph Limited Edition

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Michael James O’Brien draws inspiration from his diverse roles as a photographer, poet, and activist. His work often intersects with themes of identity, social justice, and cultural ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Color

Matthew Barney rehearsing Drawing Restraint 7, NYC. Diptych. B&W Photograph.
Matthew Barney rehearsing Drawing Restraint 7, NYC. Diptych. B&W Photograph.

Matthew Barney rehearsing Drawing Restraint 7, NYC. Diptych. B&W Photograph.

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Photographer Michael James O'Brien documented with beautiful and unique images the final part of Matthew Barney's lyric opera cycle about a tragic love story set in romantic Budapest...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Limited edition B&W Photograph.
Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Limited edition B&W Photograph.

Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Limited edition B&W Photograph.

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Photographer Michael James O'Brien documented with beautiful and unique images the final part of Matthew Barney's lyric opera cycle about a tragic love story set in romantic Budapest...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Gellert Bath House, Budapest. B&W Photograph.
Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Gellert Bath House, Budapest. B&W Photograph.

Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Gellert Bath House, Budapest. B&W Photograph.

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Photographer Michael James O'Brien documented with beautiful and unique images the final part of Matthew Barney's lyric opera cycle about a tragic love story set in romantic Budapest...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Satyr, Drawing Restraint 7, Matthew Barney studio, NYC. B&W Photograph.
Satyr, Drawing Restraint 7, Matthew Barney studio, NYC. B&W Photograph.

Satyr, Drawing Restraint 7, Matthew Barney studio, NYC. B&W Photograph.

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Photographer Michael James O'Brien documented with beautiful and unique images the final part of Matthew Barney's lyric opera cycle about a tragic love story set in romantic Budapest...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Black and White

Satyr, Drawing Restraint 7, Matthew Barney Studio, NYC. B&W photograph.
Satyr, Drawing Restraint 7, Matthew Barney Studio, NYC. B&W photograph.

Satyr, Drawing Restraint 7, Matthew Barney Studio, NYC. B&W photograph.

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Photographer Michael James O'Brien documented with beautiful and unique images the final part of Matthew Barney's lyric opera cycle about a tragic love story set in romantic Budapest...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Black and White

Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Limited edition B&W Photograph.
Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Limited edition B&W Photograph.

Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Limited edition B&W Photograph.

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Photographer Michael James O'Brien documented with beautiful and unique images the final part of Matthew Barney's lyric opera cycle about a tragic love story set in romantic Budapest...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Limited edition color photograph.
Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Limited edition color photograph.

Matthew Barney, Cremaster 5, Limited edition color photograph.

By Michael James O’Brien

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Photographer Michael James O'Brien documented with beautiful and unique images the final part of Matthew Barney's lyric opera cycle about a tragic love story set in romantic Budapest...

Category

2010s Contemporary Michael James O’Brien Figurative Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

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