In 1544 pierre gilles of although the two leaders were separated by culture, religion and politics, the catholic francois and the muslim suleyman joined forces for a time in a political alliance to check the hapsburg threat to both their empires. In the early 1970s, blanchard took a degree at the ecole des beauxarts in le havre, while commoy studied photography in geneva. Pierre indeed, initially, there is an installation, the model poses in a setting. Having been shown their work on a somewhat peculiar date with a somewhat immodest poetartisteditor person, my introduction to the couple and surrealist photography duo known as pierre et gilles was loaded to say. French painter, sculptor, illustrator and printmaker, bernard louedin was born in 1938 in the city of rennes, in the northwestern part of france. Pierre et gilles are two french artists who collaborate on handpainted. French photographerpainter duo pierre and gilles reveal. Then follows a discussion of the themes in this book. French artists duo, pierre commoy and gilles blanchard, known for their highly stylized photographs, building their own sets and costumes as well as retouching the photographs. Photographs by gilles peress, text by alison des forges farewell to bosnia, scalo, 1994, 168 pages. Browse artwork by bernard louedin park west gallery. What i disliked is that it didnt come in a decent package and the cover paper was a. Mar 01, 2001 pierre et gilles in person are quite different from their pictures, which gush with rich narratives and abound in acres of gymtoned man flesh and in which they sometimes appear. Pierre et gilles in person are quite different from their pictures, which gush with rich narratives and abound in acres of gymtoned man.
First edition of this collection of homoerotic images, with 108 fullpage color photographs, signed on the acetate jacket by the photographers in gold ink with. In 1974, blanchard moved to paris to paint and make illustrations for magazines and. They produce highly stylized unique handpainted photographs, building their own sets and costumes as well as retouching the photographs with acrylic paint. The korean public, truly attached to the artists work for the past 15 years, is. They have been producing works together since 1976, creating a world where painting and photography meet. Using the creative expression as the mean of commentary of art, religion, popular, and gay culture, french artists and intimate partners pierre commoy and gilles blanchard, better known as only pierre and gilles make distinctive combinations of photography and painting, erasing the line between real and surreal.
It has some of the greatest photos of them, so it is a very good value. A sorrowful french sailor boy submerged in a confectionary sea, a dolllike dominatrix bound to a cheap vinylcoated chair, the young yves saint laurent, a coy asian nude holding the ace of spades on his left thigh, a muddy rugby. Through the book, we discover the creative process of the idol, and how music and nightlife have infleunced the publics view on celebrities. Apr 18, 2014 for their first exhibition at galerie daniel templon, duo pierre et gilles are unveiling a series of previously unseen works on the theme of the hero.
Pierre et gilles pierre commoy and gilles blanchard are gay icons, famous for their handcoloured photos of saints and sinners, stars and hunks. Text by eric troncyeditions flammarion, 2016400 pages. These books are passed between artists as gifts, and getting one from someone you look up to means that youve really made it. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Concept and design gilles peress with html by pixelpress. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. French artists duo, pierre commoy and gilles blanchard, known for their highly stylized photographs, building their own sets. Looking at the pictorial world, seemingly old and voluptuous looks back at pierre et gilles itinerary from the 1970s until today, gathering up to 200 works within a special scenography.
Their work often features images from art history, popular culture, religion and gay culture including pornography. He graduated from northwestern university the feinberg school of medicine in 1977 and specializes in general surgery. I found this massive coffee table book to be thorough, entertaining, titillating, and funny. Famous duo pierre et gilles will expose from 10 april to 31 may at the daniel templon gallery in paris for a new exhibition dedicated to the heroes. Pierre gilles, md is a general surgery specialist in phoenix, az and has been practicing for 32 years. On the fortieth anniversary of pierre commoy and gilles blanchards romantic union, this volume traces four decades of artistic collaboration between the photographer and painter known as pierre et gilles. Vernissage pierre et gillesheros galerie templon pierre et gilles, dessin. Stanley mouse alton kelley book psychedelic art book 1979 nov 1st edition. And therefore i have sailed the seas and come to the holy city of byzantium. They are internationally renowned artists who have been producing works together since 1976, creating a world where painting and photography meet. Pierre et gilles play irreverently with our perceptions of religion and pop culture, juxtaposing the secular and nonsecular, the saint and the sinner, the divine and the depraved biography 1976 pierre and gilles meet each other at a party given in paris by fashion designer kenzo.
Slim folio, original stiff photographic wrappers, gold endpapers, original colorprinted acetate dust jacket. Previously unseen photographs of their studio complete the over 80 portraits, enabling us to better understand the inspirations and universe of. Concept and design gilles peress with htmleditorial by pixelpress human rights center at uc berkeley. Feb 17, 2017 from boy george dressed as krishna to isabelle huppert as a postmodern ophelia, a new book traces four decades of brilliant images from the photographer and painter couple pierre and gilles. Again and again they show people in kitschy scenarios against a background of flowers and hearts. This is a slightly more unusual exploration of pierre et gilles work, although surely one close to their heart. Globally acclaimed, the couple, inspired by american photographer james bidgood, have been creating works in a whimsical style, on the border between painting and photography since 1976. Welcome to the seductive pictures of pierre et gilles. Books on the arts published 1991 condition near fine. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. From boy george dressed as krishna to isabelle huppert as a postmodern ophelia, a new book traces four decades of brilliant images from the photographer and painter couple pierre and gilles. The inseparable french photographerpainter duo known by their first names, pierre and gilles, have been creating overthetop portraits of sex kittens, mythological greek gods, brawny athletes. When they are not snapping portraits of the wellknown most of whom are close friends like marc almond or an unbridled celebration of a life beyond guilt and expiation.
In the early 1970s, blanchard took a degree at the ecole des beauxarts in le havre, while commoy studied photography in geneva in 1974, blanchard moved to paris to paint and make illustrations for magazines and advertisements. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The french couple began working together in 1976, after meeting at the opening of a kenzo boutique in paris. Pierre commoy and gilles blanchard, also known as pierre et gilles, are french artists and romantic partners. Pour en savoir plus sur pierre et gilles, parcourez ses. The antiquities of constantinople by pierre gilles, 1988. Petrus gyllius or gillius or pierre gilles 14901555 was a french natural scientist, topographer and translator gilles was born in albi, southern france. Limited edition of 110 copies including the signed and numbered cibachrome print the cosmonautes 40 x 56 cm. A candid portrait on the aberrations of science, and more on. Pierre and gilles are internationally renowned artists who have been producing works together since 1976, creating a world where painting and photography meet.
Note that the listings on this site are a unique compilation of information and are protected by worldwide. It opens with an interview where they discuss their artistic influences from childhood onwards. Pierre et gilles set a new standard when it comes to their combination of photograpy and painting. See available photographs, prints and multiples, and sculpture for sale and learn about the artist. Pierre et gilles biography pierre et gilles on artnet. Previously unseen photographs of their studio complete the over 80 portraits, enabling us to better understand the inspirations and universe of pierre et gilles. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Photographs by gilles peress, with text by eric stover the silence le silence, scalo, 1995, 208 pages. I originally wanted one of the pierre and gilles huge books, but finding this one at the price it was was a great surprise. See more ideas about french artists, popular culture and art history.
They are internationally renowned artists who have been producing works together since 1976, creating a world where. Click on the pictures to enlarge them or visit the slideshow gallery here madone. Their art is peopled by their friends and family, an. Their highly stylized handpainted photographs often. See more ideas about french artists, popular culture and gay art. Pierre et gilles first edition signed bauman rare books. Photo editing, sequencing, and design by gilles peress the graves. On may 30, 1453 the ottoman sultan mohamet ii rode into the conquered city of constantinople, the capital and last stronghold of the byzantine empire, entered the church of hagia sophia, and there prayed to allah. A sorrowful french sailor boy submerged in a confectionary sea, a dolllike dominatrix bound to a cheap vinylcoated chair, the young yves saint laurent, a coy asian nude holding the ace of spades on his left thigh, a muddy rugby player staring seductively ahead. Pierre et gilles beautiful dragon, seoul museum of arts, seoul, korea. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Gilles blanchard, the painter, was born in 1953 in le havre. On the fortieth anniversary of pierre commoy and gilles blanchards romantic union, this volume traces four decades of artistic collaboration between the. Their art is peopled by their friends and family, anonymous and famous, who appear in sophisticated lifesize sets the artists build in their studio. Pierre et gilles selected works exhibitions biography press news videos. Pierre and gilles new exhibition heroes soon in paris. All images and text on this pierre et gilles page are 19992015 by john malyonspecifica, inc.
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