RICHARD PRINCE "UNTITLED (GIRLFRIEND)" PHOTOGRAPH, 1994
Richard Prince (b. 1949) is one of the most innovative, influential and polemic American artists. Whether you associate him with The Pictures Generation, post-modernism or appropriation art, his contribution is undeniable.
He has explored a variety of formats and subjects throughout his career, yet each of his provocative series share a similar approach – reinterpreting and elevating elements from American visual culture.
In the mid ʼ70s, Prince worked for Life Inc.ʼs tear sheet department, where he clipped articles from magazines to aid writers in their research. What remained from these deconstructed magazines were images designed to influence American shoppers. This approach of lifting and decontextualizing photographs remains the cornerstone of his practice.
One of his best-known series, Girlfriends, uses snapshots of young women in friendly but sexualized poses atop motorcycles, which had first appeared in biker magazines. Displayed in an era when portraiture was a dormant genre in the art world, Prince also introduced images of a subculture rarely represented in a gallery setting. As always with his work, it remains ambiguous whether these images were an homage or parody.
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"Untitled" (Girlfriend)
USA, 1994
Cibachrome photograph
Signed and numbered verso
From an edition of 25
24"H 20"W
Very good condition
Original: $12,500.00
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RICHARD PRINCE "UNTITLED (GIRLFRIEND)" PHOTOGRAPH, 1994
Richard Prince (b. 1949) is one of the most innovative, influential and polemic American artists. Whether you associate him with The Pictures Generation, post-modernism or appropriation art, his contribution is undeniable.
He has explored a variety of formats and subjects throughout his career, yet each of his provocative series share a similar approach – reinterpreting and elevating elements from American visual culture.
In the mid ʼ70s, Prince worked for Life Inc.ʼs tear sheet department, where he clipped articles from magazines to aid writers in their research. What remained from these deconstructed magazines were images designed to influence American shoppers. This approach of lifting and decontextualizing photographs remains the cornerstone of his practice.
One of his best-known series, Girlfriends, uses snapshots of young women in friendly but sexualized poses atop motorcycles, which had first appeared in biker magazines. Displayed in an era when portraiture was a dormant genre in the art world, Prince also introduced images of a subculture rarely represented in a gallery setting. As always with his work, it remains ambiguous whether these images were an homage or parody.
Click here and here to see other examples from the series.
Questions about this piece? Contact us or call 1.416.704.1720
Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.
"Untitled" (Girlfriend)
USA, 1994
Cibachrome photograph
Signed and numbered verso
From an edition of 25
24"H 20"W
Very good condition
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Richard Prince (b. 1949) is one of the most innovative, influential and polemic American artists. Whether you associate him with The Pictures Generation, post-modernism or appropriation art, his contribution is undeniable.
He has explored a variety of formats and subjects throughout his career, yet each of his provocative series share a similar approach – reinterpreting and elevating elements from American visual culture.
In the mid ʼ70s, Prince worked for Life Inc.ʼs tear sheet department, where he clipped articles from magazines to aid writers in their research. What remained from these deconstructed magazines were images designed to influence American shoppers. This approach of lifting and decontextualizing photographs remains the cornerstone of his practice.
One of his best-known series, Girlfriends, uses snapshots of young women in friendly but sexualized poses atop motorcycles, which had first appeared in biker magazines. Displayed in an era when portraiture was a dormant genre in the art world, Prince also introduced images of a subculture rarely represented in a gallery setting. As always with his work, it remains ambiguous whether these images were an homage or parody.
Click here and here to see other examples from the series.
Questions about this piece? Contact us or call 1.416.704.1720
Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.
"Untitled" (Girlfriend)
USA, 1994
Cibachrome photograph
Signed and numbered verso
From an edition of 25
24"H 20"W
Very good condition
