Pierre et Gilles
Cologne: Benedikt Taschen, 1993. 1st Edition. Quarto, publisher's stiff photo-illustrated paper wraps.
First edition monograph devoted to the work of French artist duo Pierre et Gilles. Romantic partners and artistic collaborators, Pierre Commoy and Gilles Blanchard are best known for their hyper-saturated queer aesthetic that sits at the intersection of pop culture, camp, fine art painting, and photography. This early survey of their work comprises a selection of their portraits of friends and celebrities, Catholic saints, mythological figures, and erotic scenes. Illustrated with color plates; with text by Nicholas Currie, a musician more popularly known as Momus. Text in French, German, and English. Related clippings laid in. Light rubbing and toning to wraps. Near fine. Item #13319
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