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Fight for family values by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
Fine art inkjet print on special paper rag
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Plexiglass, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Dutch still life by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Dutch Landscape by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Cormorant at Hoorn Harbour by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Cheese Bakery by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Caught Fish by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Un angelo e arrivato by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Un angelo e arrivato by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Wild Meadow still life by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Sprint still life with moss by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Silk Road by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Say goodbye by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Ophelia by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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One covered Grace by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Milkmaid in kitchen by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Dutch Still Life by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Dutch Landscape by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
Fine art inkjet print on special paper rag
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Plexiglass, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Cormorant at Hoorn Harbour by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
Fine art inkjet print on special paper rag
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Cheese bakery by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
Fine art inkjet print on special paper rag
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Caught Fish by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
Fine art inkjet print on special paper rag
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Fight for family values by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
Fine art inkjet print on special paper rag
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Joy of life by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Hidden Faces by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Embroidered Flower by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Mental Positivity by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Still life with parrots by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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Still life with parrots by Hans Withoos
By Hans Withoos
Located in New York City, NY
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Hans Withoos career spans more than twenty years worldwide. After graduating from the Art Academy. He specializ...
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Photography
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PRADA BUBBLEGUM by Tyler Shielsd (70x70in) INDULGENCE series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography
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Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print
PRADA BUBBLEGUM by Tyler Shielsd (60x60in) INDULGENCE series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
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Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print
PRADA BUBBLEGUM by Tyler Shielsd (45x45in) INDULGENCE series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print
PRADA BUBBLEGUM by Tyler Shielsd (30x30in) INDULGENCE series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print
PRADA BUBBLEGUM by Tyler Shielsd (18x18in) INDULGENCE series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
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Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print
PILL BOX by Tyler Shielsd (70x70in) PROVOCATEUR series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print
PILL BOX by Tyler Shielsd (60x60in) PROVOCATEUR series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print
PILL BOX by Tyler Shielsd (45x45in) PROVOCATEUR series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print
PILL BOX by Tyler Shielsd (30x30in) PROVOCATEUR series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print
PILL BOX by Tyler Shielsd (18x18in) PROVOCATEUR series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print
BIRKIN SPLIT by Tyler Shielsd (70x70in) INDULGENCE series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print
BIRKIN SPLIT by Tyler Shielsd (60x60in) INDULGENCE series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print
BIRKIN SPLIT by Tyler Shielsd (45x45in) INDULGENCE series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print
BIRKIN SPLIT by Tyler Shielsd (30x30in) INDULGENCE series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print
BIRKIN SPLIT by Tyler Shielsd (18x18in) INDULGENCE series
By Tyler Shields
Located in New York City, NY
Los Angeles-based photographer Tyler Shields seeks “beauty in chaos,” capturing both young models and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton. His polished editorial imag...
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, C Print
Nazare, Portugal, Waves, Seascape Photography (LARGE FORMAT) - unframed
By Alessandro Puccinelli
Located in New York City, NY
ALESSANDRO PUCCINELLI
MARE series
Seascape - From the Mare series - UNFRAMED (Print only)
Aviailable sizes:
60 x 88,5 inches
Edition of 3
Archival Pigment Print
ALESSANDRO PUCCINE...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
IT FELT UNEASY IN ALL THAT SILENCE by Guido Argentini
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series:: EROS
All available sizes and editions:
30" x 60" editions of 9
40" x 80" editions of 6
50" x 100" editions of 1
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
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Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
IN THE EARLY TWILIGHT by Guido Argentini EROS series (DIASEC Photograph)
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series:: EROS
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30" x 60" editions of 9
40" x 80" editions of 6
50" x 100" editions of 1
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
IN THE DEPTH OF ME by Guido Argentini EROS series (DIASEC Photograph)
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series:: EROS
All available sizes and editions:
30" x 60" editions of 9
40" x 80" editions of 6
50" x 100" editions of 1
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
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Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
FLOATING WITH LIFE by Guido Argentini EROS series (DIASEC Photograph)
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series:: EROS
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30" x 60" editions of 9
40" x 80" editions of 6
50" x 100" editions of 1
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
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Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
FEELING THE EMPTINESS by Guido Argentini EROS series (DIASEC Photograph)
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series:: EROS
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30" x 60" editions of 9
40" x 80" editions of 6
50" x 100" editions of 1
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
DREAMS ARE MADE OF STARS by Guido Argentini EROS series (DIASEC Photograph)
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series:: EROS
All available sizes and editions:
30" x 60" editions of 9
40" x 80" editions of 6
50" x 100" editions of 1
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
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Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
DEATH IS NOT THE END by Guido Argentini EROS series (DIASEC Photograph)
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series:: EROS
All available sizes and editions:
30" x 60" editions of 9
40" x 80" editions of 6
50" x 100" editions of 1
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
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Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
A WINTER MELODY by Guido Argentini EROS series (DIASEC Photograph)
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series:: EROS
All available sizes and editions:
30" x 60" editions of 9
40" x 80" editions of 6
50" x 100" editions of 1
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
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Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
A SUDDEN SHIFT by Guido Argentini EROS series (DIASEC Photograph)
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series:: EROS
All available sizes and editions:
30" x 60" editions of 9
40" x 80" editions of 6
50" x 100" editions of 1
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
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Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
AND TIME BECAME STILL by Guido Argentini EROS series (DIASEC Photograph)
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series:: EROS
All available sizes and editions:
30" x 60" editions of 9
40" x 80" editions of 6
50" x 100" editions of 1
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Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
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Archival Pigment
AND SUDDENLY IT IS EVENING by Guido Argentini EROS series (DIASEC Photograph)
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series:: EROS
All available sizes and editions:
30" x 60" editions of 9
40" x 80" editions of 6
50" x 100" editions of 1
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
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Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
AM I STILL CAPABLE OF LOVING by Guido Argentini EROS series (DIASEC Photograph)
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series:: EROS
All available sizes and editions:
30" x 60" editions of 9
40" x 80" editions of 6
50" x 100" editions of 1
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
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Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
AFTER SO MANY LIVES by Guido Argentini EROS series (DIASEC Photograph)
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series:: EROS
All available sizes and editions:
30" x 60" editions of 9
40" x 80" editions of 6
50" x 100" editions of 1
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
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Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
AFTER MIDNIGHT TIME BLURS by Guido Argentini EROS series (DIASEC Photograph)
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series:: EROS
All available sizes and editions:
30" x 60" editions of 9
40" x 80" editions of 6
50" x 100" editions of 1
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
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Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
ANTU by Guido Argentini
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series: PURPLE
All available sizes and editions:
40" x 40" editions of 18
50" x 50" editions of 7
60" x 60" editions of 3
72" x 72" editions of 1
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
Mounted and Framed
Guido Argentini is an Italian photographer, known for his highly stylized and erotic images of the body, both male and female. In Argentini's striking photography, people are turned into living shiny sculptures, made of silver and gold, a daring and innovative study of the human body and its range of movement.
Color and texture radically influence how we perceive shapes. While looking for an innovative approach at a 1995 Miami photo shoot, photographic master Guido Argentini was moved to coat a model in silver makeup. The result was as beautiful as it was intriguing--the subtle greyish tones highlighted angles and surfaces in a way that was other-worldly. Inspired by the results, Argentini created a whole series of silver-hued models. In so doing, he uncovered a fresh perspective for nude photography.
Evoking the luminous polished planes of Brancusi and the verve of Degas' ballet sketches, these photographs endow the human body with both the solidity of sculpture and the vivid energy of dance.
Using geometrical props Guido Argentini created a contrast between the human body and the archetypal forms of geometry: triangles, circles, and squares.
“I always felt that photography was too close to reality.
Painting and sculpting allow you to be more abstract when working with the human figure.
My love for dance and for sculpture inspired this series of photographs.
The watercolors of Rodin, sketches of dancers in very erotic and dynamic positions and the polished abstract bronzes of Brancusi were my strongest source of inspiration.
In the pictures of ARGENTUM, the skin, covered with silver paint, becomes an even, shiny surface and the human figure becomes more abstract.
To each image I gave a title, the name of a god or a goddess from different cults and religions, Greek, Egyptian, Celtic and many more.
ARGENTUM is, once again, a tribute to women.
The monotheistic religions took away the important role and all the power that women had in the antique cults.
Goddesses, symbols of women, the creators of Life, have been banished completely from any current monotheistic religion.
Giving to the women in my photographs these forgotten names of goddesses I’m giving a tribute to their beauty as well as to their spirituality.
In this historical moment we are beginning to feel that is time to restore the values of THE SACRED FEMININE.
The world has been controlled by male values for a long time.
This has brought violence, war and the cult of materialism to humanity.
The only way to save ourselves is to restore peace and love and create a new world where spirituality will become the real value.
I decided to include a few pages of text.
These are antique texts...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
KALI by Guido Argentini GOLD series
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series: GOLD
All available sizes and editions:
40" x 40" editions of 18
50" x 50" editions of 7
60" x 60" editions of 3
72" x 72" editions of 1
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Art Baryta paper
Mounted and Framed
Guido Argentini is an Italian photographer, known for his highly stylized and erotic images of the body, both male and female. In Argentini's striking photography, people are turned into living shiny sculptures, made of silver and gold, a daring and innovative study of the human body and its range of movement.
Color and texture radically influence how we perceive shapes. While looking for an innovative approach at a 1995 Miami photo shoot, photographic master Guido Argentini was moved to coat a model in silver makeup. The result was as beautiful as it was intriguing--the subtle greyish tones highlighted angles and surfaces in a way that was other-worldly. Inspired by the results, Argentini created a whole series of silver-hued models. In so doing, he uncovered a fresh perspective for nude photography.
Evoking the luminous polished planes of Brancusi and the verve of Degas' ballet sketches, these photographs endow the human body with both the solidity of sculpture and the vivid energy of dance.
Using geometrical props Guido Argentini created a contrast between the human body and the archetypal forms of geometry: triangles, circles, and squares.
“I always felt that photography was too close to reality.
Painting and sculpting allow you to be more abstract when working with the human figure.
My love for dance and for sculpture inspired this series of photographs.
The watercolors of Rodin, sketches of dancers in very erotic and dynamic positions and the polished abstract bronzes of Brancusi were my strongest source of inspiration.
In the pictures of ARGENTUM, the skin, covered with silver paint, becomes an even, shiny surface and the human figure becomes more abstract.
To each image I gave a title, the name of a god or a goddess from different cults and religions, Greek, Egyptian, Celtic and many more.
ARGENTUM is, once again, a tribute to women.
The monotheistic religions took away the important role and all the power that women had in the antique cults.
Goddesses, symbols of women, the creators of Life, have been banished completely from any current monotheistic religion.
Giving to the women in my photographs these forgotten names of goddesses I’m giving a tribute to their beauty as well as to their spirituality.
In this historical moment we are beginning to feel that is time to restore the values of THE SACRED FEMININE.
The world has been controlled by male values for a long time.
This has brought violence, war and the cult of materialism to humanity.
The only way to save ourselves is to restore peace and love and create a new world where spirituality will become the real value.
I decided to include a few pages of text.
These are antique texts...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
OLYMPIC DISC by Guido Argentini
By Guido Argentini
Located in New York City, NY
Series: OLYMPIC
All available sizes and editions:
40" x 40" editions of 18
50" x 50" editions of 7
60" x 60" editions of 3
72" x 72" editions of 1
Archival Pigment Print on Fine Ar...
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
