Pairing: Andrew Wyeth vs. Noritoshi Hirakawa
“Christina’s World” Andrew Wyeth | “Tanja’s World” Noritoshi Hirakawa
“Christina’s World” by Andrew Wyeth, 1948. Tempera on gessoed panel, 81.9 cm × 121.3 cm (32¼ in × 47¾ in)
“Tanja’s World” by Noritoshi Hirakawa, 1999. Silver gelatin print, 33 x 52 cm (13 x 20 1/2 in.) Edition of 10
arthistory.about.com/od/famous_paintings/ss/andrew_wyeth_christinas_world.htm
www.christopheguye.com/artists/noritoshi-hirakawa/w5/unbenannte-ressource1.html
Pairing: René Magritte vs. Michael Haneke
"The Lovers" by René Magritte, 1928 | "Funny Games" directed by Michael Haneke, 1997
“The Lovers” by René Magritte, 1928. Oil on canvas, 21 3/8 x 28 7/8″ (54 x 73.4 cm)
“Funny Games” written and directed by Michael Haneke, 1997. 108 mins.
www.moma.org/collection/artist.php?artist_id=3692
www.imdb.com/title/tt0119167/
Pairing: Yves Klein vs. Alain Robbe-Grillet
Photo from the making of Yves Klein’s Anthropometry, 1961 | Anicée Alvina photographed during the filming of Glissements progressifs du plaisir by Alain Robbe-Grillet
Yves Kline “Anthropométrie de l’Époque bleue” 1960
Dir. Alain Robbe-Grillet “Glissements progressifs du plaisir (Successive Slidings of Pleasure)” 1974
www.yveskleinarchives.org/works/works1_us.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yves_Klein
thisisquietcool.blogspot.co.uk/2010/08/glissements-progressifs-du-plaisir-1974.html
www.imdb.com/title/tt0070116/
Pairing: Guy Bourdin vs. Ren Hang
For Vogue Paris by Guy Bourdin, 1976 | Ren Hang, 2012
For Vogue Paris by Guy Bourdin, 1976
Ren Hang, 2012
http://theredlist.fr/wiki-2-16-601-793-view-fashion-1-profile-bourdin.html
http://renhang.tumblr.com
Featured in Juxtapoz and Alricon
My work has been featured in two online magazines recently.
There is something pleasantly surprising to find a mention of yourself in a publication that one actually reads. Juxtapoz is a printed art magazine that also curates an online space showcasing more outsider aspects, which now includes a selection from my Skintones series. Well worth following besides it just featuring me.
www.juxtapoz.com/Erotica/photographs-from-julian-baker
Alrincon is a site which knows what side of the art-or-porn debate it’s on. Clue: it’s not art. So when my work was mentioned I was a little hesitant but the review is surprising pleasant. To save you clicking through here is the salient part…
No all photographers look for hot and beautiful girls. Some go further and look for something more deep. Photographers who try to capture the soul, the spirit, the inner… tell a story. Julian Baker, for example…
… under a headline of “Julian Baker doesn’t take photos of models, he shoots people”. In fact it’s one of the more thoughtful things that’s been said about me in a blog, so thank you Alrincon.
www.alrincon.com/en/blog/julian_baker_doesnt_take_photos_of_models_he_shoots_people.html
New work – Dandelion
“Dandelion”
Julian Baker
London, May 2012
From the Magnoliophyta series
Hair and make-up Katie Campbell
New work – The Crying Game
“The Crying Game”
Nettie Harris, London, April 2012
Julian Baker
Magazine watch – Baron paperback
Baron paperback
Normally I have to muster forth with something pithy and witty to write about a new magazine title that my palms are itching to hold and gently peel apart. But not so for Baron, for their copy is too good not to just speak for itself…
Enter Baron, The Erotic Paperback Magazine for gentlemen and ladies who enjoy a cocktail, chit chatting about modern art, fine dressing and when the lights faint and the gin runs out, become connoisseurs at taking their companion into bed. When the curtains are drawn, their companion close by, a delicious set of under garments are exposed, a camcorder pulled from beneath the four poster bed and a pair of bespoke leather handcuffs revealed. Meet Baron, at the core of human desire, to be read in one hand and never left to gather dust. Issue One stars the charming adult entertainers Paige Turner, Syren Sexton and Zex, Baron explores The Pubic Wars – Playboy versus Penthouse, bonds with the very delightful film director Bruce LaBruce, drinks tea with a Madam and discusses double penetration with gay porn star Colby Keller. Baron uncovers the Last Peep Show in Soho and chats film making with the UK biggest adult entertainers, Harmony. The issue is brimming with tantalizing art and fashion from the worlds finest perverts: Adrian Wilson, Aids 3-D, Anne de Vries, Antje Peters, Aaron McElroy, Bill Durgin, Blommers/Schumm, Bruce LaBruce, Michael Grieve, Pedro Ramos, Pinar Yolacan, Robi Rodriguez and our cover star, the gifted photographer Qui Yang.
… I’ve got mine, get yours
baron.bigcartel.com/product/baron-paperback
Their web home
baronmagazine.co.uk
Poke them if that’s the sort of thing you like doing www.facebook.com/baronpaperbackbook
Pairing: Hendrik Kerstens vs. Keith Farquhar
(Hendrik Kerstens) Plastic Bag 2008? | (Keith Farquhar) Saskia poly bag bonnet 2010
Hendrik Kerstens “Plastic Bag” 2008?
Keith Farquhar “Saskia poly bag bonnet potential cardboard cut out” 2010
www.hendrikkerstens.com
www.keithfarquhar.co.uk/content/other-stuff
Pairing: Leah Hawker vs. Ryan McGinley
(Leah Hawker) The Origin Nudes 2004 | (Ryan McGinley) Edun clothing campaign 2012
Leah Hawker “The Origin Nudes” Silver gelatin print on fibre paper 8×10″ 2004
Ryan McGinley “Edun clothing campaign” Video 2012
www.leahhawker.co.za/exhibitions/origin-nudes-2004
www.nowness.com/day/2012/2/7/1872/ryan-mcginleys-beautiful-rebels
Letter to Mollino
Julian Baker “Letter to Mollino”
London, February 2012
www.julianbaker.com/photography/new-work/
Guy Bourdin at Michael Hoppen Contemporary
Guy Bourdin | Pentax Calendar 1980
A selection of work by Guy Bourdin is on show at the Michael Hoppen Contemporary gallery in Chelsea.
Here’s what they say…
Bourdin, born in Paris in 1928, was one of the most radical and influential fashion photographers of the twentieth century. His unique blend of surreal and erotic imagery filled the pages of international magazines such as French Vogue during the 1970s and also became synonymous with the revolutionary advertising campaigns for Charles Jourdan. Rejecting the typical ‘product’ shot in favour of staging unsettling scenarios that hint at consumption, sex and desire, his photographs sought to shock and play on viewer’s curiosities.
I would say… if you have even the slightest interest in fashion, pop culture, the nude or iconoclastic photography – make the show, it’s on till the 10th of March. It will keep the colour burning in our retinas till the documentary finally makes the light of day.
Pairing – Margaret Bowland vs. Will Cotton
(Margaret Bowland) Wedding Cake 2009 | (Will Cotton) Ice Cream Cavern 2003
Margaret Bowland “Wedding Cake” Oil paint on linen, 66 x 82″ 2009
Will Cotton “Ice Cream Cavern” Oil on linen, 70×80 inches 2003
www.yashayoung.com/artists/margaret_bowland.html
www.willcotton.com/
Pairing – Fabio Viale vs. Rasha Kahil
(Fabio Viale) Souvenir David 2006 | (Rasha Kahil) Untitled (le cul) 2010
Fabio Viale “Souvenir David” White marble, 25 x 20 x 18 cm, 2006
Rasha Kahil “le cul” Carved gypsum, approx 30 x 25 cm 2010
“Inflate” at the National Portrait Gallery
My portrait “Inflate” from the Skintones series goes on show this Thursday at the National Portrait Gallery. Its been selected for inclusion in the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2011 and will be on display till 12 February 2012, after that it tours nationwide.
Go along and see it, not only is it much bigger in real life than on your computer screen (and seeing things for real is nice) but there will be loads of other great portraits to view as well. And the restaurant is good.
The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2011 offers a unique opportunity to see sixty works by some of the most exciting contemporary portrait photographers from around the world.
Through editorial, advertising and fine art images, the entrants have explored a range of themes, styles and approaches to the contemporary photographic portrait, from formal commissioned portraits of public figures to more spontaneous and intimate moments capturing friends and family.
This year the competition attracted over 6,000 submissions from 2,506 photographers ranging from gifted amateurs and talented young students to established professionals. The selected works for the exhibition, many of which are on display for the first time, include the five prize-winners and the winner of the ELLE commission.
www.npg.org.uk:8080/photoprize/site11/index.php
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