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Robert Funk

American, b. 1952
Robert Funk pioneered toy, doll, miniature, plastic thingies, and staged photography. He also photographs his paintings. Most of his work is done on location. He does not use Photoshop to strip in images. He doesn’t take photographs. He creates photographs and has works dating from 1973. He was widely published in the 1970s and early 1980s. Currently, he is engaged in a variety of photography projects. As an undergrad in painting, he studied with first-generation abstract expressionist Robert Richenburg and hyper-realist painter Janet Fish and then in Graduate School for Art History with famed critic E.C. Goossen. He went on to work as a Photographer, New York Advertising Art Director for Print and TV, Internet Pioneer, Art Collector, and Gallerist.
Hedge Fun - Bal Harbor  - Miami Beach, Landscaping in Red and Violet
Hedge Fun - Bal Harbor  - Miami Beach, Landscaping in Red and Violet

Hedge Fun - Bal Harbor - Miami Beach, Landscaping in Red and Violet

By Robert Funk

Located in Miami, FL

Hedge Fun is a series that celebrates the landscaping commissioned by well-heeled homeowners, high-end condos and ritzy commercial establishments. Shrubs, bushes and trees are transf...

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2010s Abstract Robert Funk

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Inkjet, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

The Peacock of Coconut Grove, Animal Photography
The Peacock of Coconut Grove, Animal Photography

The Peacock of Coconut Grove, Animal Photography

By Robert Funk

Located in Miami, FL

Peacocks roam freely in the streets around Coconut Grove in Miami. Arguably, they are one of nature's most exquisite works of art. They are adorned wit...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Robert Funk

Materials

Archival Paper, Inkjet, Archival Pigment

Hedge Fun - Brickell Key - Street Art from the Affluent
Hedge Fun - Brickell Key - Street Art from the Affluent

Hedge Fun - Brickell Key - Street Art from the Affluent

By Robert Funk

Located in Miami, FL

Robert Funk’s photographs of elaborate landscaping redefine what Street Art is. Hedge Fun is a series that celebrates the landscaping commissioned by well-heeled homeowners, high-en...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Robert Funk

Materials

Inkjet, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Art Deco Nude and  Deer against Rococo frame
Art Deco Nude and  Deer against Rococo frame

Art Deco Nude and Deer against Rococo frame

By Robert Funk

Located in Miami, FL

This is a photograph. A perfect balanced art deco sculpture of nude and doe is deftly composed against an ornate gilt frame. The image was taken with available light in keeping wi...

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2010s Art Deco Robert Funk

Materials

Inkjet

Peacock Blue and Green. Colorful  Pheasant Bird
Peacock Blue and Green. Colorful  Pheasant Bird

Peacock Blue and Green. Colorful Pheasant Bird

By Robert Funk

Located in Miami, FL

This close-up of a peacock displaying is defined by late, dramatic light. The photographer is lying on his belly in the dirt - inches from the bird to get this intimate upward-look...

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2010s Impressionist Robert Funk

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Lion Male in Majestic Mauve Pink
Lion Male in Majestic Mauve Pink

Lion Male in Majestic Mauve Pink

By Robert Funk

Located in Miami, FL

Well-muscled male cat with full mane. He's King of the Jungle even if he's in stone and against a pink background. The contrast of gritty the stone texture against the smooth flat sky is unexpected and somehow makes the image special. Signed, dating and numbered 2/15 recto, unframed, another size available, printed later, Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper Robert Funk is a pioneer of toy photography, doll photography...

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2010s American Modern Robert Funk

Materials

Photographic Paper, Inkjet, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Art Deco Nude Porcelain Women and Ballerina Dancers in Classic Poses  Blond Girl
Art Deco Nude Porcelain Women and Ballerina Dancers in Classic Poses  Blond Girl

Art Deco Nude Porcelain Women and Ballerina Dancers in Classic Poses Blond Girl

By Robert Funk

Located in Miami, FL

Blond girls, Nude and scantily clad feminine figures, and ballerina dancers, with delicate, refined fingers and toes, are captured in idealized poses with soft pastel colors. In the most graceful pose, a beautiful blue-eyed blonde girl is captured on her tiptoes with outstretched arms. Signed, dated and numbered 3/15 recto, unframed, printed later, another size available- printed later - Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper - There is an intentional light grain to the film. Robert Funk is a pioneer of toy photography, doll photography...

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2010s Art Deco Robert Funk

Materials

Inkjet, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Peacock Blue and Green. Colorful Pheasants
Peacock Blue and Green. Colorful Pheasants

Peacock Blue and Green. Colorful Pheasants

By Robert Funk

Located in Miami, FL

This close-up of a peacock displaying is defined by late dramatic light. Robert Funk is a photographer and New York advertising art director for Print and TV. He was widely publishe...

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2010s Impressionist Robert Funk

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

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