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Peter Berlin Portrait Photography

American, b. 1942

Peter Berlin is a relative of the celebrated fashion photographer George Hoyningen-Huene. Raised in Germany, Berlin received post-secondary education as a photo-technician, and in his early 20s worked as a celebrity portraitist for German television. However, it was around this time that he curiously began designing and sewing his own skin-tight clothing, which he would wear as he cruised the parks and train stations in Berlin, Rome, Paris, New York and San Francisco.

After several long-term stays on the east coast of the United States, Berlin eventually moved to San Francisco in 1969 and became a fixture on the steep streets with his signature look and perpetual posing. He soon began producing films and starred in the now iconic Nights in Black Leather (1973), co-directed by Richard Abel. Berlin then produced, directed and starred in That Boy the following year, and made four shorter films through the mid- to late-1970s, while publishing and selling his photographic self-portraits.

Peter Berlin was the subject of several Robert Mapplethorpe photographs, three drawings by Tom of Finland, and at least one portrait by Andy Warhol, attesting to his worldwide celebrity.

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Artist: Peter Berlin
Self Portrait in Black Leather I

Self Portrait in Black Leather I

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Vintage gelatin silver print Signed in black ink, l.r. 14 x 11 inches, sheet size 13 x 9 inches, image size This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Born in ...

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1970s Other Art Style Peter Berlin Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Self Portrait in Helmet by Broken Window

Self Portrait in Helmet by Broken Window

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Self Portrait in Helmet by Broken Window c. 1970s Signed, l.r. Vintage hand-painted gelatin silver print 7.75 x 9.5 inches (19.7 x 24.1 cm) This work is offered by ClampArt in Ne...

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1970s Contemporary Peter Berlin Portrait Photography

Materials

Paint, Silver Gelatin

Self Portrait in Leather Harness I

Self Portrait in Leather Harness I

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Self Portrait in Leather Harness I c. 1970s Signed in black ink, l.r. Vintage gelatin silver print 14 x 11 inches (35.6 x 27.9 cm), sheet 10.75 x 7 ...

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1970s Contemporary Peter Berlin Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Self Portrait by Tree

Self Portrait by Tree

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Vintage gelatin silver print Signed in white ink, l.r. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Born in Poland in 1942 as Armin Hagen Freiherr von Hoyningen-H...

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1970s Other Art Style Peter Berlin Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Self Portrait in Black Leather II

Self Portrait in Black Leather II

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Vintage gelatin silver print Signed in black ink, l.r. 14 x 11 inches, sheet size 13 x 9 inches, image size This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Born in ...

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1970s Other Art Style Peter Berlin Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Self Portrait in Sailor Cap and Briefs

Self Portrait in Sailor Cap and Briefs

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Self Portrait in Sailor Cap and Briefs c. 1970s Signed, l.r. Vintage gelatin silver print on matte paper 14 x 11 inches (35.6 x 27.9 cm), sheet 13 x 9 in...

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1970s Contemporary Peter Berlin Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Self Portrait with Honda Motorcycle

Self Portrait with Honda Motorcycle

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Self Portrait with Honda Motorcycle c. 1970s Signed in black ink, l.r. Vintage hand-painted gelatin silver print 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm) This work is offered by ClampArt in...

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1970s Peter Berlin Portrait Photography

Materials

Paint, Silver Gelatin

Self Portrait on the Roof of the Ansonia (White Pants)

Self Portrait on the Roof of the Ansonia (White Pants)

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Archival pigment print Signed in black ink, recto 14 x 11 inches, sheet size 10 x 10 inches, image size This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Born in Poland in 1942 as Armin Hagen Freiherr von Hoyningen-Huene, Peter Berlin is a relative of the celebrated fashion photographer George Hoyningen-Huene (1900-1968). Raised in Germany, Peter Berlin received post-secondary education as a photo-technician, and in his early 20s worked as a celebrity portraitist for German television. However, it was around this time that he curiously began designing and sewing his own skin-tight clothing which he would wear as he cruised the parks and train stations in Berlin, Rome, Paris, New York, and San Francisco. After several long-term stays on the east coast of the United States, Peter Berlin eventually moved to San Francisco in 1969, and became a fixture on the steep streets with his signature look and perpetual posing. He soon began producing films and starred in the now iconic “Nights in Black Leather” (1973), co-directed by Richard Abel. Berlin then produced, directed, and starred in “That Boy” the following year, and made four shorter films through the mid- to late-1970s, while publishing and selling his photographic self portraits. Peter Berlin was the subject of several Robert Mapplethorpe photographs...

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1970s Other Art Style Peter Berlin Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Self Portrait on the Roof of the Ansonia (Leather Pants)

Self Portrait on the Roof of the Ansonia (Leather Pants)

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Archival pigment print Signed in black ink, recto 14 x 11 inches, sheet size 10 x 10 inches, image size This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Born in Poland in 1942 as Armin Hagen Freiherr von Hoyningen-Huene, Peter Berlin is a relative of the celebrated fashion photographer George Hoyningen-Huene (1900-1968). Raised in Germany, Peter Berlin received post-secondary education as a photo-technician, and in his early 20s worked as a celebrity portraitist for German television. However, it was around this time that he curiously began designing and sewing his own skin-tight clothing which he would wear as he cruised the parks and train stations in Berlin, Rome, Paris, New York, and San Francisco. After several long-term stays on the east coast of the United States, Peter Berlin eventually moved to San Francisco in 1969, and became a fixture on the steep streets with his signature look and perpetual posing. He soon began producing films and starred in the now iconic “Nights in Black Leather” (1973), co-directed by Richard Abel. Berlin then produced, directed, and starred in “That Boy” the following year, and made four shorter films through the mid- to late-1970s, while publishing and selling his photographic self portraits. Peter Berlin was the subject of several Robert Mapplethorpe photographs...

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1970s Other Art Style Peter Berlin Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Self Portrait in Silver Pants

Self Portrait in Silver Pants

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Archival pigment print Signed in black ink, recto 15.5 x 11 inches, sheet size 14 x 9.5 inches, image size This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Born in Poland in 1942 as Armin Hagen Freiherr von Hoyningen-Huene, Peter Berlin is a relative of the celebrated fashion photographer George Hoyningen-Huene (1900-1968). Raised in Germany, Peter Berlin received post-secondary education as a photo-technician, and in his early 20s worked as a celebrity portraitist for German television. However, it was around this time that he curiously began designing and sewing his own skin-tight clothing which he would wear as he cruised the parks and train stations in Berlin, Rome, Paris, New York, and San Francisco. After several long-term stays on the east coast of the United States, Peter Berlin eventually moved to San Francisco in 1969, and became a fixture on the steep streets with his signature look and perpetual posing. He soon began producing films and starred in the now iconic “Nights in Black Leather” (1973), co-directed by Richard Abel. Berlin then produced, directed, and starred in “That Boy” the following year, and made four shorter films through the mid- to late-1970s, while publishing and selling his photographic self portraits. Peter Berlin was the subject of several Robert Mapplethorpe...

Category

1970s Other Art Style Peter Berlin Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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