Nicholas Royle’s “First Novel” – which isn’t
First Novel by Nicolas Royle | Nicholas Royle portrait by Julian Baker
I received a copy of Nicholas Royle’s new novel “First Novel”, which of course isn’t. It’s his seventh.
I mention this not just because you should be informed and therefore go out – immediately – to buy a copy, but also since it features my portrait of the author on the dust jacket back flap.
The Quietus think it good enough to write about… thequietus.com/articles/11181-nicholas-royle-first-novel-interview-q-and-a
Nicholas Royle not only writes wonderfully dark tales but runs Nightjar Press, a venture I much admire for doing many things well: excellent short stories; independent publishing; objects suitable for leaving as a surprise under your lover’s pillow and making things just because one can.
Of “First Novel” The Independent say “This is a novel that demands to be read more than once”. So you could say “I’m reading ‘First Novel’ for the second time”. If you wanted to.
A portrait of Coppé
Coppé
Musician, TV presenter, martian
Julian Baker
London, September 2012
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
Pairing: Simon Wald-Lasowski vs. Richard Kern
(Simon Wald-Lasowski) Bags 2007 | (Richard Kern) Sasha Grey restrained 2011
“Bags” Simon Wald-Lasowski 2007
“Sasha Grey” Richard Kern 2011
simonwaldlasowski.com/work/bags
www.vice.com/read/fashion-sasha-restrained-v15n4
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.
Kansas – new work
Kansas
London, January 2012
www.julianbaker.com/photography/new-work
“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
Lovers #5 – a new portrait from the Coupled series
“Coupled, Lovers #5”
London, October 2011
From the “Coupled” series
Flashing Bodies Action #8
Flashing Bodies: Action Eight ‘Censura Emocional’ Day #01: The Body
Flashing Bodies is an initiative from Completely Naked artists Pau Ros, Pablo Goikoetxea and Rania Bellou staging nude interventions in public spaces.
www.completelynaked.co.uk/action0008.html
Images from Flashing Bodies Action Eight “Censura Emocional” which took place in Évora, Portugal this September are now online. A series of books are also available.
Portrait for SpcEco’s new CD “You tell me”
SpcEco “You tell me”
For the last few months I’ve been kick starting my mornings by blasting out SpcEco’s “Big Fat World”. Aural caffeine.
So when asked if I would shoot a portrait of their singer for use on the sleeve’s front it would have been rather churlish to say no. So I did (shoot one that is).
The label XD Records have just announced that the CD is available for pre-order. If you fancy a lovely minted printed copy from a limited edition of 100, rather than just bits, head over to www.xdrecords.net/shop and pre-order yours for a very reasonable $10.
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