HERB RITTS "K.D. LANG & CINDY CRAWFORD, LA" 1993Herb Ritts (1952 2002) was a Los Angeles born photographer acclaimed for his celebrity portraits, nudes, and fashion photography from the 1970s onward. His dynamic career defied boundaries between art and commerce, blurring the lines between documentary and fantasy. His approach to portraiture and fashion photography is confident and minimal, with an emphasis on the textural and sculptural qualities of bodies. In the late 80s, his practice expanded

Scherman's allusions to both history

Her process often begins with an anonymous textile pattern

a significant pillar in the artist's creative process

The giant floral sculpture not only secured Koons' international reputation

graphite and colored chalk on blue paper

This classic and iconic example of Jim Dine's hearts from his most sought-after period

Signed and dated by the artist verso

is consistently provocative and occasionally frightening

In "Eric and Anni

moody palette reminiscent of the old masters

Signed in pencil

Etching and aquatint on copper plate