Scott McDermott

American, b. 1975

Scott McDermott is an American artist whose vision has been shaped by a life lived across cultures. Raised as an expat in the Netherlands and Switzerland, McDermott developed a keen eye for visual storytelling during a gap year traveling through the Himalayas and the American West. Upon returning to the United States, he earned a degree in Photography and Cinematography, with a minor in Art History, from Ithaca College. He has since spent over two decades in New York City building a prolific career as a photographer and director. Internationally recognized for his stylized portraiture, McDermott has captured some of the most compelling figures in film, music, art, and politics—including Spike Lee, Ice-T, Jeff Koons, Adrien Brody, and Sharon Stone. His work spans global campaigns, editorial features, and award-winning documentaries, but always centers around a singular goal: telling emotionally resonant, visually arresting stories. Alongside his commercial work, McDermott has cultivated an evolving fine art practice. His acclaimed portrait series Scar Stories explored the beauty of imperfection and survival, while Mandela Day documented the faces and hands of those championing Nelson Mandela’s legacy. His portraits accompanying the film Pop Culture highlighted the complexities of modern fatherhood. His latest body of work, The Backline Series, marks a new chapter. Born backstage at a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert, this series pays tribute to the unsung heroes of live music—the instruments themselves. Shot in vivid color and rendered at monumental scale, The Backline Series transforms road-worn guitars, battered drum kits, vintage amps, and studio gear into modern relics. These objects, once extensions of the artist’s body, now stand alone—weathered, iconic, and full of stories. The project celebrates the tactile power of music and the physical tools that helped forge the sound of American rebellion. McDermott’s fine art photography has been exhibited internationally in solo and group shows, and is held in both private and institutional collections. He is also a film director and co-founder of Magenin Films. His feature documentary Danica: DRIVEN—chronicling race car driver Danica Patrick’s final season—was an official selection at ten film festivals and received multiple awards. When he’s not behind the camera, Scott builds guitars, writes children’s books, and lives in New York City with his wife and two children.

Scott McDermottMixed Amps for Music Lovers - Bright, Pop, Patterned Contemporary Photography, 2023

$3,840Sale Price|20% Off

Mixed Amps for Music Lovers - Bright, Pop, Patterned Contemporary Photography

By Scott McDermott

Located in Dallas, TX

"Mixed Amps" Dye sublimation on aluminium, flush mounted 32 x 40 inches / 81 x 102 cm Mixed Amps from Scott McDermott’s Backline series transforms the familiar sight of stacked guit...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Dye, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper

Scott McDermottGibson SG – Buckle Rash, Backline series, Contemporary Sexy Guitar Photography, 2023

$3,648Sale Price|20% Off

Gibson SG – Buckle Rash, Backline series, Contemporary Sexy Guitar Photography

By Scott McDermott

Located in Dallas, TX

"Gibson SG – Buckle Rash" Dye sublimation on aluminium, flush mounted 37.5 x 30 inches / 95 x 76 cm Gibson SG – Buckle Rash is part of Scott McDermott’s acclaimed Backline series, a...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Dye, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper

Scott McDermottPedal Board Grid for Music Lovers - Bright, Patterned Pop Contemporary Photo, 2023

$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

Pedal Board Grid for Music Lovers - Bright, Patterned Pop Contemporary Photo

By Scott McDermott

Located in Dallas, TX

PedalBoard Grid, Backline Series Dye sublimation on aluminium, flush mounted 36.5 x 40 inches / 93 x 102 cm Edition of 12 Scott McDermott’s PedalBoard Grid transforms the raw energy...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Dye, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper

Scott McDermott"Single Ampeg", Pop Art Music Photography, Contemporary Guitar Amp Wall Art, 2023

$5,120Sale Price|20% Off

"Single Ampeg", Pop Art Music Photography, Contemporary Guitar Amp Wall Art

By Scott McDermott

Located in Dallas, TX

Scott McDermott – “Single Ampeg” From the Backline series, 2023 Dye sublimation on aluminum, flush mounted 40h x 40w x 2d inches (102h x 102w x 5d cm) ...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Dye, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper

Scott McDermottRHCB B-9 Case 4 - for Music Lovers - Bright, Patterned Pop Contemporary Photo, 2023

$2,560Sale Price|20% Off

RHCB B-9 Case 4 - for Music Lovers - Bright, Patterned Pop Contemporary Photo

By Scott McDermott

Located in Dallas, TX

Scott McDermott’s "RHCB B-9 Case 4" transforms the raw energy of rock-and-roll into a vivid Pop Art statement. Featuring a dynamic arrangement musical gear especially for the famous ...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Dye, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper

Scott McDermottBass Rings for Music Lovers - Bright, Pop, Optic Red, Black & White Guitar, 2023

$2,600Sale Price|20% Off

Bass Rings for Music Lovers - Bright, Pop, Optic Red, Black & White Guitar

By Scott McDermott

Located in Dallas, TX

Scott McDermott "Bass Rings" Dye sublimation on aluminium, flush mounted 30 x 24 inches / 76 x 61 cm Scott McDermott’s Bass Rings, from his acclaimed Backline series, transforms the...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Dye, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper

Scott McDermottMarshall JCM 800 - Music photography, dye sublimation on aluminum, flush mounted, 2023

$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

Marshall JCM 800 - Music photography, dye sublimation on aluminum, flush mounted

By Scott McDermott

Located in Dallas, TX

“Marshall JMC 800” is a powerful statement piece from Scott McDermott’s celebrated Backline series—a visual love letter to rock-and-roll culture. This ...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Dye, Mixed Media, Photographic Paper

Matthieu VenotUntitled XII by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, pink wall, 2015

$1,298

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in

Untitled XII by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, pink wall

By Matthieu Venot

Located in Paris, FR

Untitled XII, Ain’t Got No Troubles series, is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available ...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

$Caleidoscope II Abstract Photography, Signed Edition of 7, 67x48\"$

Christian StollCaleidoscope II Abstract Photography, Signed Edition of 7, 67x48\", 2016

$4,400

H 67 in W 48 in

Caleidoscope II Abstract Photography, Signed Edition of 7, 67x48\"

By Christian Stoll

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mesmerizing abstract color play of muted tones and surreal shapes, from a series of still life works created entirely in camera Caleidoscope II by Christian Stoll 67 x 48 inches (1...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Giclée

Matthieu VenotUntitled XI by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, urban, city, 2015

$1,298

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in

Untitled XI by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, urban, city

By Matthieu Venot

Located in Paris, FR

Untitled XI, Urban Nautilus series, is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dim...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Matthieu VenotTravel/Happiness I by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, moon, 2022

$1,298

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in

Travel/Happiness I by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, moon

By Matthieu Venot

Located in Paris, FR

Travel/Happiness I is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *30 cm x...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Matthieu VenotUntitled VI, DECO series by Matthieu Venot - Architecture photography, framed, 2018

$1,770

H 24.61 in W 19.69 in

Untitled VI, DECO series by Matthieu Venot - Architecture photography, framed

By Matthieu Venot

Located in Paris, FR

Untitled VI, DECO series is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is a limited edition of 10 copies, it is sold framed with a white s...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Matthieu VenotUntitled X by Matthieu Venot - Colour photography, architecture, large-size, sky, 2015

$2,833

H 43.31 in W 43.31 in

Untitled X by Matthieu Venot - Colour photography, architecture, large-size, sky

By Matthieu Venot

Located in Paris, FR

Untitled X is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in only one size: 110 cm x 110cm ...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Matthieu VenotN°18, Illusions series by Matthieu Venot - Architecture photography, framed, 2018

$1,829

H 24.61 in W 19.69 in

N°18, Illusions series by Matthieu Venot - Architecture photography, framed

By Matthieu Venot

Located in Paris, FR

N°18, Illusions is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is a limited edition of 10 copies, it is sold framed with a white shadow box...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Matthieu VenotN°18, Illusions series by Matthieu Venot - Close-up photography, architecture, 2018

$1,534

H 24.61 in W 19.69 in

N°18, Illusions series by Matthieu Venot - Close-up photography, architecture

By Matthieu Venot

Located in Paris, FR

N°18, Illusions is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 sizes: *37.5 cm × 30 ...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Matthieu VenotUntitled IX by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, building, 2015

$1,298

H 19.69 in W 19.69 in

Untitled IX by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, building

By Matthieu Venot

Located in Paris, FR

Untitled IX, Firework series, is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimension...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Matthieu VenotN°3, Illusions by Matthieu Venot - Close-up photography, architecture, colourful, 2018

$1,534

H 24.61 in W 19.69 in

N°3, Illusions by Matthieu Venot - Close-up photography, architecture, colourful

By Matthieu Venot

Located in Paris, FR

N°3, Illusions is a work by contemporary French photographer Matthieu Venot from the series 'Illusions'. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimen...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Matthieu VenotUntitled II, DÉCO series by Matthieu Venot - Close-up photography, architecture, 2018

$1,534

H 24.61 in W 19.69 in

Untitled II, DÉCO series by Matthieu Venot - Close-up photography, architecture

By Matthieu Venot

Located in Paris, FR

Untitled II is a work by contemporary French photographer Matthieu Venot from the series 'DECO'. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in 3 dimensions: *...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Matthieu VenotUntitled I by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, large-size, 2015

$2,833

H 43.31 in W 43.31 in

Untitled I by Matthieu Venot - Abstract photography, architecture, large-size

By Matthieu Venot

Located in Paris, FR

Untitled I, Ain’t Got No Troubles series, is a limited-edition photograph by contemporary artist Matthieu Venot. This photograph is sold unframed as a print only. It is available in...

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2010s Contemporary Scott McDermott

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Photographic Paper, Pigment

Scott Mcdermott art for sale on 1stDibs.

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